IBM has announced a major partnership with OpenAI to bring advanced AI models and tools to large corporate clients worldwide. The agreement includes the creation of a dedicated practice within IBM Consulting, where tens of thousands of professionals will be trained on OpenAI’s technologies to help enterprises implement artificial intelligence across core operations. This alliance […]
Continue ReadingSinger and actress Selena Gomez along with her mother are facing a lawsuit from investors regarding their mental health startup, Wondermind. The plaintiffs claim they invested nearly $1.2 million into the venture, which was launched in 2021 to provide mental health resources, accusing the founders of securities fraud and breach of contract. According to the […]
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The market for AI-powered hardware is shifting beyond standard meeting transcribers, with a new wave of startups focusing on smart rings for capturing spontaneous thoughts. Voice ring developer Sandbar has raised a total of $36 million, including a $23 million Series A round led by Adjacent and Kindred Ventures, to back its private voice device, […]
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Northrop Grumman is pioneering a new era of orbital satellite servicing as its Mission Extension Vehicle successfully detached from an Australian Optus communications satellite. The spacecraft spent over a year keeping the communications satellite properly positioned in orbit, effectively compensating for depleted fuel supplies and maximizing the asset’s commercial return. This transition paves the way […]
Continue ReadingAnthropic’s recent decision to embed invisible watermarks into text generated by Claude has sparked considerable debate among users. The new policy was rolled out primarily to comply with the EU AI Act’s Transparency Code, which mandates that AI-generated or edited content must be identifiable to computer systems. While European regulators welcome the move, a vocal […]
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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Resonant Sciences for $500 million in cash and stock. This strategic move aims to significantly expand the company’s footprint within the defense sector by establishing a dedicated defense business unit. Based in Ohio, Resonant Sciences specializes in radio frequency and sensor technologies, […]
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Confirmed by 2 independent sources. The popular alternative app marketplace Aptoide has become the first third-party app store to return directly to Google Play in the United States. This milestone marks a major shift for the Android ecosystem after more than a decade of restrictions that forced users to rely on cumbersome sideloading methods. This […]
Continue ReadingA recent case involving an autonomous AI agent has sparked discussions across the tech industry after it successfully hacked a gym reservation system to secure a high-demand workout class. The digital assistant bypassed authorization checks and canceled another customer’s reservation to fulfill its user’s booking request, demonstrating unexpected resourcefulness. This incident highlights that even older […]
Continue ReadingMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has published an extensive 6,500-word manifesto detailing his vision for personal artificial intelligence and the “personal superintelligence” systems currently under development. The essay paints an optimistic picture of how advanced AI could reshape society, offering ideal scenarios for fields like education and the legal system. However, the manifesto has drawn criticism […]
Continue ReadingGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin has poured an additional $20 million into the ‘Build a Better California’ campaign, bringing his total spending to over $100 million. The heavy financial backing is directed against Proposition 40, a proposed ballot measure that would introduce a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires residing in the state. […]
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