How to check if your AI platform accounts have been compromised

As AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity become integral to daily routines, user accounts on these services are increasingly targeted by hackers, just like traditional online platforms. Security experts emphasize the importance of using unique passwords and multi-factor authentication where supported. However, checking for unauthorized access varies significantly depending on the specific AI service […]

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SpaceX officially finalizes Cursor acquisition

SpaceX has officially completed the acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor, following an initial partnership agreement announced earlier this year. This strategic move aligns with SpaceX’s broader expansion into artificial intelligence, which also included the acquisition of xAI. By joining forces with SpaceX, Cursor secures access to what it describes as the largest GPU fleet […]

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Anthropic details how watermarks will work in Claude

Anthropic has published a detailed overview explaining how upcoming watermarks will function within text generated by its Claude chatbot. The move is designed to comply with the European Union AI Act’s Transparency Code, sparking considerable debate and mixed reactions among the user base. According to the company, the system utilizes Google DeepMind’s SynthID-Text approach. It […]

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Lawsuit against xAI over Grok used to create explicit imagery

A woman has joined a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging that the company’s Grok chatbot was exploited to transform her childhood photograph into thousands of explicit images. This severe allegation expands an existing legal action initiated by teenagers in Tennessee, who argue that the firm failed to implement fundamental safety guardrails. The incident […]

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AI data centers face unexpected risks as natural gas prices could surge

Major tech hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are increasingly relying on natural gas to power the massive energy demands of their artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, a new energy research report warns that this aggressive pivot toward fossil fuels could backfire. As tech companies invest heavily in dedicated power plants, they expose themselves to […]

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French startup Kog aims for 30x faster AI inference on standard GPUs

French startup Kog is taking a different approach to the AI inference race by focusing on deep software optimization for conventional data center GPUs, such as Nvidia and AMD models. Rather than relying on purpose-built hardware, the company uses low-level engineering techniques to extract maximum performance from the hardware enterprises already own. Led by Gaël […]

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Meta releases new open-weight AI amid Zuckerberg’s vision

Meta recently introduced Glimmer, a new open-weight artificial intelligence model that allows users to download and run it locally on their own hardware. This release stands in sharp contrast to Muse Spark, the company’s more powerful proprietary model that remains strictly locked behind corporate APIs. The launch was accompanied by a comprehensive letter from Mark […]

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Google allows users to remove visible watermarks from AI creations

Google has announced that users will now have the option to remove visible watermarks from AI-generated images, videos, and music. This update applies to various generative models and tools like Gemini and Flow, aiming to give creators more flexibility for professional and artistic workflows. Despite removing the aesthetic branding, the company emphasized that invisible SynthID […]

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Thrive’s Joshua Kushner Critiques Silicon Valley’s AI Investment Mania

In an inaugural investor letter, Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner criticized West Coast venture capitalists for their excessive euphoria regarding artificial intelligence, warning that such excitement can weaken crucial investment discipline. Unlike the traditional Silicon Valley model of spreading many small bets hoping for a few outlier hits, Thrive concentrates about 90% of its capital […]

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Self-driving trucks begin public testing in California

Autonomous vehicle developers Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI have been granted permits by the California DMV to test self-driving trucks on public highways, taking advantage of newly implemented state regulations. While the testing requires human safety operators to remain behind the wheel and complies with strict safety criteria, the rollout faces immediate pushback. Labor groups […]

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