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Prentis, an AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, is raising $100M to automate routine computer tasks — betting this will outpace coding as AI's biggest use case.
Google Images is celebrating 25 years of visual search with new AI-powered features, including natural language search refinements and creative tools that let users generate and explore visual content more intuitively.
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 5, an AI model that closely matches the capabilities of its more advanced sibling, Fable 5. The launch comes amid heightened industry scrutiny following recent AI security incidents and Anthropic's own tensions with the US government.
OpenAI has appointed David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank, and Robin Vince, CEO of ARM, to the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC, bringing deep expertise in global finance, semiconductor technology, and governance to guide the AI company's strategic direction.
Despite U.S. government restrictions aimed at containing China's AI influence, Silicon Valley companies continue to rely on Chinese AI tools like Moonshot AI's Kimi, creating a tension between national security and technological progress.
Researchers at MIT and Stanford have created novel semiconductor materials that enable AI chips to process information faster while using less energy and generating less heat. This breakthrough could make high-performance AI affordable and accessible in everyday devices like smartphones and smart home gadgets.
Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have announced free access to their premium AI tools—including advanced language models, coding assistants, and design software—for all students, removing previous paywalls and democratizing access to cutting-edge educational technology.
A leaked demo from Google DeepMind shows an AI-powered search engine that understands complex, multi-part questions and generates detailed, structured responses — moving beyond link lists to direct answers, summaries, and comparison charts.
The biggest challenge in AI agent development is no longer the models themselves but how to manage and use context effectively. This shift is changing how developers approach AI systems.
A new AI model can mimic any voice with just a few seconds of audio. This could revolutionize accessibility, entertainment, and communication for everyone. It's like having a personal voice actor in your pocket.
South Korea is developing its own sovereign cybersecurity AI after US export controls blocked access to the advanced US-built Mythos AI tool. The initiative aims to strengthen national security and reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Chinese company Moonshot AI released Kimi 2.0, a powerful and free AI model capable of coding, music composition, and more, prompting concerns about job displacement and societal over-reliance on AI.
Mozilla's 2026 State of Open Source AI report reveals rapid growth in open-source AI projects, driven by community collaboration, while highlighting critical challenges around sustainability, ethical use, and funding. The report underscores open-source AI's role in democratizing technology and keeping powerful tools accessible beyond big tech.
Researchers have developed a new system called Oracle Agent Memory to help AI assistants remember important details over long conversations. This could make AI tools more reliable for tasks that span multiple sessions, like complex projects or ongoing customer support.
A new arXiv study reveals that the European Patent Office's 2026 guidelines create a paradox: human-written patent claims, required to be clear and concise under Article 84, can exhibit the same low-perplexity patterns as AI-generated text, making detection nearly impossible on consumer GPUs.
The Verge AI reports from a major law enforcement conference in Fort Worth, Texas, where AI companies are aggressively marketing predictive policing, facial recognition, and surveillance tools to police departments. The story examines the privacy, bias, and accountability risks these technologies pose to communities.
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is proposing an independent AI "standards body" modeled after FINRA, to test frontier models and develop best practices for their release. This could shape how powerful AI systems are developed and released in the future.
A new AI tool called Avatarify can generate personalized 3D avatars from a few photos. This could change how we create digital identities for gaming, social media, and virtual meetings.
In a surprising blog post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned enterprises about the dangers of relying on proprietary AI models from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, urging businesses to maintain control over their AI systems to avoid vendor lock-in and unforeseen risks.
Local governments and residents are increasingly opposing the construction of AI data centers due to their massive energy demands and environmental impact. These protests are growing as tech companies expand their AI infrastructure.
NVIDIA is creating AI models that are optimized to work seamlessly with their hardware. This approach could make AI systems faster and more efficient for everyone.
AI agents are transforming banking at record speed, outpacing even the internet's adoption. The market for AI in banking is projected to reach $97B by 2027 and over $200B beyond, with the token $SERV positioned at the intersection of AI agents and banking.
With traditional language model training hitting diminishing returns, researchers are turning to simulated 3D worlds to teach AI agents common sense, planning, and physical reasoning — skills that text alone struggles to impart.
OpenAI's new GPT-5.6 model offers better performance at a lower cost, making advanced AI tools more accessible. It's designed to handle complex tasks more efficiently than ever before.