Google rushes to fix bizarre AI search results: It’s hardly the first time that generative AI has gone off the rails, but it could undermine Google’s core business model.
Google could help shake up the Indian ecommerce market: The tech giant will invest $350 million in Walmart-controlled Flipkart and plans to bolster the Indian company’s tech infrastructure.
xAI raises $6 billion to challenge OpenAI, which announced a new AGI safety committee. Rivalries could intensify as AI companies continue to take on the personalities of their founders.
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Disrupted search capabilities for ChatGPT, Copilot, and DuckDuckGo indicate potential infrastructure issues. Continued system outages could drive users to competing AI products.
GenAI uses 33x more energy than specialized software: It’s taxing energy grids globally, raising concern that efforts to make it more sustainable aren’t up to par with AI advancement.
Anthropic makes a breakthrough in AI safety research: It comes on the heels of OpenAI losing key safety researchers and bodes well for Anthropic’s marketplace reputation.
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs promise AI advancements and improved performance aimed at competing with Apple’s MacBooks and iPads. AI is tech’s latest proving ground.
Its AI Overviews feature aims to keep consumers engaged and integrate targeted ads seamlessly, enhancing both user experience and advertiser reach.
Tech giants praise Nvidia while they plot its downfall: Nvidia’s earnings are expected to impress again, but the longer-term trajectory is more uncertain as competition mounts.
Toyota, Nissan, and Honda collaborate on AI and hardware for software-defined vehicles, accelerating innovation and lowering development costs.
Can Apple entice hesitant consumers with a thinner iPhone? Smartphone buyers have been unimpressed with recent models. A flashy feature is a smart move if priced right.
The computers feature AI-enabled hardware with on-device AI applications, kickstarting a new PC upgrade cycle.
OpenAI loses key superalignment researchers: Upheaval at the genAI startup raises questions about safety and governance—pointing to Big Tech’s advantages in the AI race
Big Tech bleeds talent over RTO policies: A study found that senior employees left for competitors with more flexible policies, potentially impacting AI era productivity and innovation.
Samsung’s AI-enabled tablet ad counters Apple’s controversial iPad Pro “Crush” spot. Putting people ahead of technology champions creativity and sparks brand competition
As the company rehires Supercharger staff to meet its $500M network expansion goals and drive future EV adoption, we ask why they were fired in the first place.
Despite having 7 million paid subscribers, Meta is shuttering the Facebook-based work service to build better AI and mixed reality business solutions
Google’s I/O showcases bold AI integration across products: The announcements show its marketplace strength but it’ll need an effective monetization strategy to beat the competition.
On-device AI will mark a major update for Siri and the iPhone. It could be a watershed moment for consumer AI use that boosts OpenAI’s value