Technology

With Bedrock, Amazon courts an array of AI startups: The platform offers a smorgasbord of generative AI tools for enterprise. But moves by Databricks and Meta could take model training in-house.

Climate tech demand isn’t being met: Federal funding is picking up the venture capital investment slack to a degree. But it’s not enough to fund the innovation and infrastructure required to fight climate change.

Aftershocks of US banking turmoil continue: Indian IT service providers’ Q1 growth fell short of analysts’ expectations after US banks put their IT spending on hold.

The city is giving robot dogs a second chance as it finds new ways to integrate emerging technology into policing. Could this be the big break needed to push mass adoption?

A big cloud services drought could amount to involuntary AI slowdown: Cloud server chips and energy supplies buckle under the weight of generative AI demands, adding to monopoly likelihood.

VCs flock to hypersonic planes: Aviation startups are planning ahead for decarbonization regulation to hit air travel. Destinus’ hydrogen-powered hypersonic jet is ultrafast and carbon-free, but there’s a catch.

The sector that spearheaded the pandemic’s remote work shift is struggling with bringing workers back to offices—employees feel happier and more productive working remotely.

Musk wants influence, not Twitter: Disinterested in legacy social media, Musk is remaking the platform into an X app with a broader scope. Controversy over AI and misinformation awaits.

Is IBM missing the AI-weather forecasting connection? The tech giant is considering shedding its weather assets, but climate change’s effects mean businesses need better forecasting technologies.

Iterating mobile operating systems: Android 14 and iOS 17 focus on enhancing health, accessibility, and region-specific features to make future smartphones even more vital personal devices.

Rivals are likely to spring up for Bloomberg’s recently unveiled generative AI platform. But they won’t have access to its Terminals' data.

Pentagon breach is a new low for social media: A classified document leak on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter has serious geopolitical implications. If platforms don’t take action, public sentiment might flatline.

Lack of AI regulation could harm adoption in the US: Consumer protections could help elevate AI’s low appeal among Americans, which could boost revenue, workforce skills, and innovation around the tech.

Japan’s government might get a customized ChatGPT: OpenAI CEO’s trip to the island nation illustrates the company’s plan for tailored AI chatbots to extend its reach. It might pay off.

Hackers have stolen terabytes of data, source code, and BIOS software updaters that could be used to compromise millions of devices. The onus is on consumers to ramp up security.

Geopolitical tension could foil Musk’s Mars ambitions: The specter of space warfare could disrupt the private space sector and communications systems as SpaceX’s Starship launch approaches.

GM's Chevrolet Bolt was the best-selling EV in the US in Q1, while Ford's sales were hurt by production disruptions at its Mexico plant and Tesla built more cars than it could sell.

Samsung has a golden opportunity to reverse its misfortune: Profits have plunged as inflationary pressures put its US expansion in jeopardy. Outdoing Nvidia on chips is a winning strategy.

US investors didn’t get the tech cold war memo: Generative AI frenzy defies odds as foreign investment heads to China’s tech sector despite sanctions. A global AI pact is needed.

Unreported attacks could lead to fines and penalties from government regulators, legal liability for damages to the victims, and an increase in future breaches.