Google, Samsung, and others form coalition to take on Nvidia: Commercializing generative AI is expensive in part due to Nvidia. Democratization could lower costs but may take a while.
Canva acquires Affinity, challenging Adobe by expanding into photo editing and design after Adobe’s Figma deal collapses. Key to competition: Affinity’s one-off payment model.
Infrastructure to support quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency could be falling behind the technology’s widespread adoption.
Unwitting users experience Google’s AI search: Google wants feedback from people who aren’t AI-inclined. Dealing with spam will help build a symbiotic hybrid search platform.
Zuckerberg’s second job as AI recruiter: There’s a mad scramble for top AI talent. Meta’s plan to build an artificial general intelligence will require attracting the best.
The lines between PCs, consoles, and mobile devices are blurring as powerful smartphones and improved connectivity enable seamless cloud gaming.
Amazon has an ‘AGI for everyone’ vision: Like its Big Tech counterparts, it’s racing to develop the technology. A super-intelligent personal assistant will bring heightened benefits and risks.
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed as Rockstar Games calls employees back to office: It wants to boost productivity, but RTO mandates can have the opposite effect.
Meta made only two acquisitions in 2023, while Alphabet (parent company of Google and YouTube) made none, per Luma Partners data provided to EMARKETER.
The UN’s AI resolution rests on a weak foundation: The non-binding measure is a call to action for slow-moving governments but requires a public sector talent base that doesn’t exist.
After Reddit’s IPO surge, driven by AI plans and vast user content, the platform faces a balancing act between new AI market opportunities and preserving community trust.
The DOJ and 16 attorneys sue Apple for antitrust law breaches, citing restricted competition and innovation, as tech giants rally against Apple’s practices. How many bites can Apple take?
Meta is first in line for Nvidia’s Blackwell: The two companies are leading the marketplace on AI aggressiveness but remain dependent on sustained demand and the supply chain.
Apple’s MM1 is a sign that Wall Street’s AI judgments aren’t evidence-based: Tech giants need to consider their customer base and revenue streams to successfully commercialize generative AI.
Nvidia’s and Google’s AIs predict climate events, yet their energy- and water-intensive servers risk significant environmental impact. Wider adoption could result in bigger carbon footprints.
OpenAI training ‘materially better’ GPT-5 for mid-year release: Chip shortages and a shift in priorities have likely delayed the model’s release. Its ROI might fall short of expectations.
Microsoft makes a massive de facto AI acquisition through hiring: Inflection’s leaders will run Microsoft’s AI unit as the sector’s power becomes increasingly concentrated.
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By embracing AI, tightening budgets, and risking novel releases, agile game studios look for bigger paydays.
A landmark for AI-driven big data and analytics, the merger aims for advanced cybersecurity with genAI amid a surge in cybercrime losses.