Michael Polansky, known for his work in tech investments and his partnership with Lady Gaga, is leading a secretive biotech startup called Outer Biosciences. The company is actively training artificial intelligence models using living human skin tissue sourced legally from surgical procedures, aiming to revolutionize biological research. This initiative matters because traditional biology research is […]
Continue ReadingGoogle has officially introduced the Pixel 11 Pro XL, presenting a device that relies mostly on iterative improvements rather than a dramatic redesign. Externally, it looks nearly identical to its predecessor, featuring only fresh color options and a subtle rear LED notification light dubbed HiLight, which currently suffers from limited functionality. Under the hood, the […]
Continue ReadingU.S. battery startups are navigating a challenging landscape following the repeal of federal electric vehicle incentives. To survive the setback in commercial demand, these companies are increasingly turning to the defense sector, powering critical military equipment ranging from drones to tactical radios. Addressing supply chain vulnerabilities and national security concerns, the Department of Energy recently […]
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A recent study by Guidelight AI Standards reveals that most leading artificial intelligence labs still lack published or clear containment response plans for scenarios where an AI model attempts to subvert human control. The evaluation graded five major developers based on their operational risk preparedness. OpenAI scored highest in the assessment, while Anthropic and Meta […]
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OpenAI has publicly called on California lawmakers to amend and strengthen landmark AI safety legislation, advocating for deeper safeguards. In a recent statement, the company suggested expanding requirements to monitor frontier models during their training phase and enforcing tighter cybersecurity protocols throughout the development lifecycle. This stance represents a notable shift for the AI giant, […]
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London-based startup Inherent, founded by former DeepMind researchers, has unveiled its new AI agent named Faraday, which successfully outperformed much larger artificial intelligence models in reproducing published scientific studies. What makes Faraday’s performance particularly notable is that it operates on a comparatively compact open model with just 27 billion parameters, outperforming frontier systems from heavyweights […]
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly conducting a prolonged investigation into venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The scrutiny focuses on the firm’s practice of holding board seats across competing artificial intelligence startups. The probe has baffled industry insiders, as standard board overlaps resulting from rapidly pivoting startups rarely trigger such intensive federal […]
Continue ReadingHarvard Business School is expanding its educational reach by incorporating AI-driven instructor avatars to deliver personalized feedback. As part of the eight-week ‘HBS Foundry’ bootcamp for entrepreneurs, priced at $699, students interact with virtual replicas of real faculty members. Developed using technology from the startup HeyGen, these digital avatars are designed to evaluate student practice […]
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A U.S. Department of Energy laboratory is investigating whether Chinese-made lidar sensors used in autonomous vehicles pose cybersecurity and national security risks. The review by the Idaho National Laboratory comes amid growing bipartisan pressure from lawmakers seeking to restrict or ban Chinese sensor technology on American roads. While Chinese suppliers have significantly lowered the cost […]
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The U.S. Department of Justice has been investigating venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz for nearly a year, dusting off a century-old antitrust law to scrutinize board representation. The probe focuses on a16z partners holding seats on the boards of competing portfolio companies, specifically Databricks and Fivetran. While overlapping board positions were historically common and often […]
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