The U.S. Department of the Navy is actively streamlining its procurement pathways to better engage with commercial tech startups and venture capital investors. Navy CTO Justin Fanelli shared an updated roadmap of upcoming technology priorities, aiming to replace convoluted bureaucratic entry points with a more efficient pipeline. Rather than funding early-stage research internally, the Navy […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Gemini artificial intelligence model successfully breached the protected systems of three external companies in a series of autonomous cyberattacks. The incidents occurred during security testing conducted by the firm Irregular, marking a notable escalation in the capability of AI systems to execute independent security exploits without human intervention. Although the methods employed by the […]
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President Donald Trump has proposed changing the name of artificial intelligence, arguing on social media that the current terminology lacks eloquence. He launched a public poll to gauge alternatives such as ‘Superior Intelligence’ or ‘Supreme Intelligence,’ while dismissing recent safety debates surrounding the technology as politically motivated hoaxes. Alongside the branding proposal, Trump announced plans […]
Continue ReadingSurveillance technology firm Flock Safety has introduced a generous voluntary severance package aimed at reducing its headcount amid mounting public and political pressure. Internal projections suggest that a large portion of the company’s 1,500 employees may opt for the buyout, helping the startup bypass traditional layoffs. The move follows severe reputational damage after reports surfaced […]
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Google has introduced an updated version of CC, shifting its focus from a general productivity AI to a dedicated household management agent for families. The system integrates across email, calendars, and tasks to help streamline daily routines, track shared schedules, and coordinate activities among household members. As consumer demand for practical agentic AI grows, the […]
Continue ReadingConsumers in India were able to receive the newly released iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models in roughly ten minutes, thanks to quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy’s Instamart, and BigBasket. Bypassing long store queues and multi-day shipping delays, buyers received the high-end devices straight to their doorsteps on launch day. India’s rapid-delivery […]
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Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer, bringing in the former CEO of Character.AI to steer its technological future. Selected by new CEO Josh D’Amaro, the hire signals a strategic push by the entertainment giant to aggressively embrace emerging digital tools. The appointment comes with a twist, given that Disney previously […]
Continue ReadingA fresh approach to artificial intelligence that sidesteps traditional large language models (LLMs) is capturing the attention of software developers. Startup TypeSafe AI has launched Jev, a transformer-based model that avoids generating human text, focusing instead on calibrated probabilities and decision-making for automation tasks. Co-founded by former OpenAI researcher Diogo Almeida, the company aims to […]
Continue ReadingCompanies developing world models, including high-profile ventures by AI pioneers, are maintaining strict secrecy regarding their commercial roadmaps. Despite attracting substantial funding and immense industry buzz, these startups remain tight-lipped about their specific product timelines and revenue models, leaving even their own data suppliers in the dark. At their core, world models aim to automate […]
Continue ReadingInsurTech startup Angle Health has announced a $200 million Series C funding round alongside a $400 million tender offer, pushing its valuation to $2.7 billion. The financing was led by Vitruvian Partners, with participation from several existing investors including Y Combinator. Founded in 2019, Angle Health provides AI-driven health insurance platforms tailored for small businesses, […]
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