Apple is expected to announce a new smart home hub called HomeView on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The Siri-powered device reportedly has a display and an A18 chip, and is designed to control other smart home devices. It may come in two versions: one for a countertop and another that can be mounted […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI systems need an “emergency brake,” arguing that their safety controls should be designed to work even if a model is compromised. In a post on X, Nadella said it was time to “step back and assess the trust architecture” of AI. He warned against treating highly capable systems as […]
TypeSafe AI has raised $870 million at a $7.5 billion valuation, just weeks after launching its new AI model, Jev. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Sequoia and existing investor DCVC also participating. Jev debuted on September 15 and quickly attracted widespread attention. TypeSafe says a third of Fortune 500 companies are […]
With the backdrop of the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial, a new website has emerged that allows users to experience the world of Theranos’ former CEO firsthand. Created by Extend engineer Bo Lau, this interactive platform invites visitors to "virtually" sit at Elizabeth Holmes’ desk and explore an environment filled with authentic documents and […]
Nous Research, the company behind the popular open-source Hermes Agent, has recently confirmed a valuation of $1.5 billion following a successful $90 million Series B funding round. This round was spearheaded by Robot Ventures, with notable participation from investors such as Nvidia, Union Square Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Samsung, and 1789 Capital. This latest funding boosts […]
Melius, an AI-driven platform designed to generate ad campaigns, images, and videos, has successfully raised $25 million in funding, which includes a $20 million Series A round led by CRV, alongside a $5 million seed round from General Catalyst. The New York-based startup, which emerged from stealth mode in July, claims to have achieved over […]
OpenAI has announced the implementation of invisible watermarking for text generated by ChatGPT and Codex in the European Union. This decision is in compliance with the new EU AI Act, with the watermark expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks to users within the EU, as detailed in a recent blog post. The […]
Google has announced the suspension of its open-source bug bounty program, attributing this decision to a considerable increase in submissions generated by AI. This program was designed to reward researchers for identifying vulnerabilities in Google’s open-source software. However, the influx of submissions has overwhelmed the program, primarily due to many reports being invalid or based […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has announced that the company will no longer utilize nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in its communications with government agencies regarding the establishment of new data centers. This declaration highlights Amazon’s effort to address rising concerns over transparency related to data centers, which have faced backlash from communities worried about […]
Sean Parker, co-founder of Napster, has re-entered the music sector with a renewed focus on compliance and collaboration, as disclosed in an interview with The Information. Acknowledging past missteps, Parker is now committed to partnering with the music industry rather than challenging it. Two years ago, Parker played a critical role in rescuing Stability AI, […]