The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reiterated its stance that Google must divest its web browser, Chrome, according to a recent court filing. This push for divestment isn’t new; it was first proposed last year under the Biden administration but remains unchanged even with the transition to the Trump administration. In addition to the […]
Apple is facing challenges in updating Siri to meet the demands of generative AI technology. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company may not launch a significantly modernized version of Siri until 2027, coinciding with the release of iOS 20. However, users can expect notable updates before then. A new version of Siri, integrating features […]
AI researchers from Stanford and the University of Washington have successfully trained an AI "reasoning" model known as s1, utilizing less than $50 in cloud compute credits, as detailed in a recent research paper. This model exhibits performance comparable to leading models like OpenAI’s o1 and DeepSeek’s R1 on assessments that evaluate mathematical and coding […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently highlighted DeepSeek’s AI models, referring to them as “innovation that drives efficiency” during an earnings call. This statement came in response to inquiries from analysts concerning Apple’s AI strategies and its potential impacts on the company’s profitability. Cook emphasized that Apple employs a hybrid model for its AI capabilities. Simple […]
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff recently commented on the growing rift between Microsoft and OpenAI during an interview with CNBC from Davos. This change follows OpenAI’s new partnership with SoftBank and Oracle for a massive $500 billion data center initiative called Stargate, which has led to Microsoft no longer being OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider. Benioff humorously […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before Congress in 2023, stating that he owns no equity in OpenAI. This assertion has been a consistent part of his narrative, claiming he is dedicated to the company purely out of passion. However, recent revelations indicate that he did, at one point, have a small equity share in OpenAI […]
On October 21, the Nasdaq welcomed a new ticker: NBIS, representing Nebius, a nascent player in AI cloud infrastructure. The company’s debut was remarkably low-profile, lacking the typical fanfare that accompanies most IPOs—there were no roadshows, no celebrations, and little awareness of its existence leading up to the listing. This anomaly arises from the fact […]
Apple is working on enhancing its virtual assistant, Siri, by integrating advanced large language models (LLMs), according to sources cited by Bloomberg. This new version of Siri aims to create a more conversational and user-friendly experience, which comes as Apple seeks to stay competitive in the rapidly advancing AI landscape. Competitors like Google have introduced […]
Ben Affleck recently addressed concerns from Hollywood actors and writers regarding artificial intelligence’s impact on their jobs. In the wake of strikes last year by unions fighting for protections against AI, Affleck reassured them that AI is currently incapable of performing the duties required of actors and screenwriters, and it likely won’t be able to […]
A lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI has shed light on the company’s tumultuous early years, revealing email exchanges involving Musk, CEO Sam Altman, and others during crucial periods of its development. These emails emerged as part of attempts to substantiate claims that OpenAI might be infringing antitrust laws, although the allegations have not […]