Google recently announced its initiative called the AI Futures Fund, aiming to invest in AI startups. This venture is designed to provide capital, early access to unproduced AI models, and support from Google’s internal experts. To date, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has already invested in 38 AI firms, including notable acquisitions such as DeepMind, Waymo, […]
The recent announcement of a shift in AI chip policy under the Trump administration has significant implications for global technology governance. This reversal aims to dismantle the existing three-tier regulatory framework established by the Biden administration, initially set to come into effect on May 15, 2025. The framework was designed to regulate the international flow […]
President Donald Trump has dismissed Shira Perlmutter, the director of the U.S. Copyright Office. This decision has been reported by major news outlets, including CBS News and Politico, with additional confirmation from Representative Joe Morelle, who noted the firing’s timing in relation to Perlmutter’s refusal to approve Elon Musk’s controversial copyright requests for AI training. […]
OpenAI is demonstrating significant growth in enterprise adoption, surpassing its competitors in capturing businesses’ spending on AI technologies. Recent data from fintech company Ramp reveals that as of April, 32.4% of U.S. businesses were subscribed to OpenAI’s models and tools, a notable increase from 18.9% in January and 28% in March. In contrast, other AI […]
Manus AI, a rapidly rising player in the AI agent startup scene, has recently secured $75 million at a valuation of approximately $500 million in a funding round led by Benchmark. However, reports indicate that the U.S. Treasury Department is now scrutinizing this investment to ensure compliance with 2023 regulations that restrict investments in Chinese […]
Fastino, a startup based in Palo Alto, is innovating in the AI space by adopting a different approach to model architecture. Unlike major tech firms that typically develop enormous AI models requiring costly GPU clusters, Fastino has focused on creating small, task-specific models. These compact models are optimized for efficiency, allowing them to be trained […]
A team at Hugging Face has introduced a free, cloud-hosted AI agent called the Open Computer Agent. This agent operates on a Linux virtual machine and comes preloaded with several applications, such as Firefox. Users can instruct the agent to perform tasks, like locating Hugging Face’s headquarters in Paris using Google Maps, and the system […]
With increasing waiting times and rising costs in strained healthcare systems, many individuals are turning to AI-driven chatbots like ChatGPT for medical self-diagnosis. A recent survey found that approximately one in six American adults use chatbots for health advice at least once a month. However, reliance on chatbots for health information can pose risks, especially […]
Duolingo has recently revealed intentions to transition to an "AI-first" company by replacing contractors with artificial intelligence. This development has been highlighted by journalist Brian Merchant, who argues that it is indicative of the ongoing AI jobs crisis. Merchant pointed out that this shift isn’t a new occurrence for Duolingo; the company had already laid […]
Google’s Gemini Achieves Milestone by Completing Pokémon Blue Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, has reportedly accomplished a significant milestone by finishing a 29-year-old video game, Pokémon Blue. This achievement was announced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who shared on X, "What a finish! Gemini 2.5 Pro just completed Pokémon Blue!" The successful completion […]