Former Google trio is building an interactive AI-powered learning app for kids
Former Google trio is building an interactive AI-powered learning app for kids Big tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating. Three former Google employees want to get over that hurdle with […]
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable Apple may be developing its own AI wearable, according to a report published Wednesday by The Information. The device will be a pin that users can wear on their clothing, and that comes equipped with two cameras and three microphones, the report says. Should […]
OpenAI signs deal, worth $10B, for compute from Cerebras
OpenAI signs deal, worth $10B, for compute from Cerebras OpenAI announced Wednesday that it had reached a multi-year agreement with AI chipmaker Cerebras. The chipmaker will deliver 750 megawatts of compute to the AI giant starting this year and continuing through the year 2028, Cerebras said. The deal is worth over $10 billion, a source familiar […]
South Korea accelerates AI governance rollout, setting early benchmark for operational accountability
South Korea accelerates AI governance rollout, setting early benchmark for operational accountability SEOUL — South Korea has moved ahead of major economies in implementing a national framework for artificial intelligence governance, introducing a comprehensive law that places accountability, transparency, and risk control at the centre of real-world AI deployment. The AI Basic Act, enacted […]
Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation
Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation Skild AI, which makes foundation models for robots, seems to have more than tripled its valuation in just seven months. The startup has raised a $1.4 billion Series C round that values it at more than $14 billion, Bloomberg reported. The round was led by SoftBank, and Nvidia, […]
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million Series A
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million Series A Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI in their attacks. At the same time, cyber defenders are also turning to the technology to fight back. Depthfirst, a security startup positioning itself at the forefront of this AI-powered defense, announced Wednesday that it had raised $40 million in a Series […]
IEEE Std 3221.01-2025: IEEE Standard for Blockchain Interoperability—Cross Chain Transaction Consistency Protocol
IEEE Std 3221.01-2025: IEEE Standard for Blockchain Interoperability—Cross Chain Transaction Consistency Protocol With the development of blockchain technology, numerous blockchain protocols and networks have emerged. However, the lack of direct value and information exchange between these networks has created a siloed environment that significantly limits the widespread adoption of blockchain. Due to the absence of […]
Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division
Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division Amazon has confirmed it plans to cut thousands of jobs, saying it needs to be “organised more leanly” to seize the opportunity provided by artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant said on Tuesday it would reduce its global corporate workforce by “approximately 14,000 roles”. Earlier reporting had […]
Opera launches Neon AI browser to join agentic web browsing race
Opera launches Neon AI browser to join agentic web browsing race Opera on Tuesday launched Neon, an artificial intelligence-powered browser that can execute tasks and run code inside web pages, adding to the intensifying competition among technology firms to make web browsing more agentic. The move underscores the race to transform the browser into a […]
Responding to the climate impact of generative AI
Responding to the climate impact of generative AI In part 2 of our two-part series on generative artificial intelligence’s environmental impacts, MIT News explores some of the ways experts are working to reduce the technology’s carbon footprint. The energy demands of generative AI are expected to continue increasing dramatically over the next decade. For instance, […]