Technology

Mercedes-Benz collaborates with Nvidia to use metaverse-based “digital twins” to design more efficient factories, targeting electric vehicle production by 2030.

Website owners blame AI for Google Search downranking: A seemingly minor change caused an internet uproar. The future of authentic online information is at stake.

OpenAI unveils DALL-E 3: The upgraded text-to-image AI tool could be a boon for marketing and other industries. It also illustrates the generative AI sector’s challenges.

C chipmakers are infusing AI capabilities in new chips. The move heralds a new era—“Siliconomy”—of blending silicon and software to make AI more accessible.

Google Search ads, AI, and the antitrust zeitgeist: US v. Google shows signs of being a heated battle fueled by public sentiments about Big Tech. It’ll have implications for AI advancement.

The second-largest employer in the US will hire 250,000 logistics workers, offering higher wages and bonuses despite sluggish retail and past layoffs.

Musk cuts safety staff at X amid content moderation woes: Twitter’s trust and safety team loses more employees. Users will be less likely to pay for a toxic platform.

Panos Panay brings a fresh vision, capable of reviving Amazon's languishing device portfolio. It’s a strategic gambit that could infuse new interest in hardware.

Google is bringing Bard AI to its suite of apps. The potential for adoption is huge and could minimize reliance on rival services like ChatGPT.

OpenAI seeks to counter Google’s Gemini with ‘Gobi’ multimodal AI project: Amid intensifying AI competition, the move seeks to enhance ChatGPT's capabilities with image and code interpretation.

Agility beats Tesla at mass production of humanoid robots: Its RoboFab will churn out 10,000 Digit bots annually, beating Tesla’s Optimus to market. Price is the limiting factor.

US-TikTok negotiations restart after ultimatum: A potential agreement could grant government unmatched oversight, altering app's autonomy.

The UAW strike affects 9% of its 150,000 members and stops production at Detroit’s Big Three, inviting delivery delays and competitive loss.

Google unveils Meta-Prompt: Its autonomous prompting algorithm is part of major AI research investment. It needs to complement product development to take on Microsoft.

California’s landmark climate law takes aim at Big Tech: It could amplify public recognition of AI’s environmental impact, prompting businesses to prioritize sustainable practices.

Businesses and consumers will need to factor warranty costs into future VR headset budgets. Current models are virtually unrepairable and could end up as e-waste.

Big Tech’s shift to support products longer and enable right-to-repair is becoming more important than feature upgrades and innovation.

Will Google’s Gemini surpass OpenAI’s GPT-4? Anticipation mounts for the next AI evolution. Leading the sector may lure investors but also bring inevitable challenges.

The EU’s lead regulators are clamping down on Big Tech’s GDPR violations with substantial fines that could lead to more scrutiny and bans.

Salesforce is rehiring nearly 40% of its laid-off workers: Industry volatility risks financial losses and erosion of the workplace trust that is needed for innovation and product development.