When Dubai unveiled its State of AI Report in April 2025, which outlined over 100 high-impact AI use cases, the emirate aimed to illustrate not just its technological capabilities but also to advocate for speed over expenditure as a key factor in leading global AI governance. In a recent interview, Matar Al Hemeiri, Chief Executive […]
Enterprise leaders facing the high costs associated with deploying AI models may find relief through a new architecture design. The attractiveness of generative AI capabilities is often overshadowed by the substantial computational demands related to both training and inference, leading to significant expenses and increased environmental concerns. The primary inefficiency stems from the autoregressive process, […]
A Japanese trade organization representing prominent publishers, including Studio Ghibli, recently sent a letter to OpenAI urging the company to cease using their copyrighted materials for training its AI models without permission. This collective call comes amid concerns over OpenAI’s generative AI applications drawing inspiration from iconic films like “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro.” […]
Google has recently withdrawn its AI model Gemma from its AI Studio following accusations from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, alleged that Gemma falsely claimed she had been accused of rape during her 1987 state senate campaign. In her letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Blackburn stated that the model’s response […]
As tech companies expand their data center networks, a new survey reveals that consumer concerns over rising electricity costs are heightened, particularly due to the demands of AI technology. According to a report commissioned by Solar installer Sunrun, 80% of respondents expressed worries about how data centers could impact their utility bills. These concerns are […]
Nvidia is set to invest between $500 million and $1 billion in the AI startup Poolside, which specializes in creating AI models for software development. According to a report from Bloomberg, this funding is part of a broader $2 billion funding round that Poolside is currently pursuing, which values the company at approximately $12 billion. […]
During a recent appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, expressed his strong support for agentic coding, a new wave of programming where artificial intelligence amplifies the capabilities of engineers. With over 15 years in software development, Yakovenko shared how AI has transformed his approach to coding, allowing him to step back and […]
As organizations strive for increased efficiency and competitiveness, many are urging their employees to become proficient in AI tools. This demand has exposed a significant gap in training resources available for non-technical workers. Aureliusz Gorski, the founder and CEO of Warsaw-based CampusAI, expressed that current market solutions often overlook the needs of everyday users. To […]
Mbodi is set to showcase its innovative robot training technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The company aims to streamline the training process for robots, which traditionally requires extensive programming for each task. With the help of AI agents, Mbodi is looking to simplify this process significantly. Headquartered in New York, Mbodi has developed a hybrid […]
The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27-29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will gather in San Francisco for an exciting three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. As participants prepare, they can look forward to live demos of […]