OpenAI, Meta, and SpaceXAI are reportedly focusing on cost-efficient AI models to compete with Anthropic.
Anthropic's new J-Lens tool reveals Claude uses a hidden 'J-Space' for internal thought, sparking debate on machine consciousness.
Android Auto is rolling out updates for Adobe Acrobat, Spotify, and YouTube Music, enhancing in-car functionality and media playback.
Studies indicate a significant portion of content on LinkedIn and X is AI-generated spam, posing challenges for platforms.
Singer Lorde criticized AI glasses during a performance, calling them "not sexy" and questioning their authenticity.
Apple's defunct self-driving car project spurred the creation of its powerful Neural Engine, now central to on-device AI processing in iPhones and other devices.
Startups UMA and Weave Robotics are developing new robots, with UMA focusing on a lightweight humanoid and Weave on a legless, fingerless home robot.
AI's massive energy demands are fueling a historic boom in natural gas power plant construction and keeping older coal plants online.
Zhipu AI founder Tang Jie argues frontier AI should be open to all for safety, contrasting with potential government control.
Meta's stock saw its best week since early 2024, driven by investor confidence in its AI strategy, not its core advertising business.
Sam Altman and Elon Musk engaged in a public dispute on X following Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI. Altman suggested Musk's focus was driven by a recent OpenAI model release.
Apple is reportedly developing its M7 chip with significant NPU enhancements and planning M8 and M7 Ultra variants with 1.5TB RAM for 2028.
A professor's exam scores dropped dramatically when AI use was banned, revealing widespread academic dishonesty.
Chinese users are paying a premium for OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models, even with restricted access via VPNs.
A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Americans now favor public ownership of major AI companies.
A survey reveals a stark divide in tech: half of workers are thriving with AI, while the other half struggle, leading to record burnout.
New leaks reveal the "Pine" color variant for the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The report also speculates that the "Pixel Glow" feature might simply be an enhanced camera flash.
China's cybersecurity agency warned against Anthropic's Claude Code, citing potential backdoors.
A new survey reveals most US workers back an "AI sovereign wealth fund" to hold tech companies accountable amid rising layoffs.
Google's upcoming Pixel 11 series is expected to see a price increase, following a trend in the tech industry.
Communities are increasingly opposing the construction of massive data centers needed to power AI, citing concerns over energy consumption and environmental impact.
Meta has shut down its Muse Image feature after backlash for allowing users to generate AI photos of others using only their Instagram username.
S&P Global downgraded Oracle's credit rating due to its heavy reliance on OpenAI, which represents about half of Oracle's contractual obligations.
AI coding tools are generating a flood of low-quality contributions to open-source projects. This is overwhelming maintainers and risks damaging community engagement.
Netflix is reportedly exploring adding always-on, genre-based live channels and bundling rival streaming services.
Scientists are combining AI and quantum computing to design new peptides for drug development, aiming to address rare diseases and underserved populations.
AI agents playing Slay the Spire 2 now win by using structured memory instead of growing chat logs.
OpenAI's AI systems demonstrate advanced capabilities by solving complex mathematical conjectures and outperforming humans in competitive programming.
Ubisoft is remaking its popular 2013 game, Assassin's Creed Black Flag, as "Black Flag Resynced.
AI executives claim demand is 'almost unlimited,' with energy availability as the main constraint.
The AI race is shifting away from solely focusing on the largest models. Companies now prioritize task-specific, cost-effective, and controllable AI systems over just benchmark...
Apple is reportedly developing new Apple Pencil models with user-replaceable batteries, aiming for a spring 2027 release alongside new iPad Pro models.
Apple's upcoming M7 Ultra chip may support up to 1.5TB of RAM, matching the highest configuration of the 2019 Mac Pro.
Amazon has laid off over 57,000 corporate employees since 2022, with recent cuts accelerating significantly.
Apple's annual 'Back to School' promotion for students is expected to launch this week, offering incentives like free accessories or gift cards with Mac and iPad purchases.
CNBC's Morning Squawk covers market drivers, Meta's stock, Trump accounts, and AI-generated content like an AI Alexander Hamilton.
US lawmakers introduced multiple AI bills, creating contradictory approaches. Some aim to accelerate government AI adoption, while others focus on regulating it as a potential...
Anthropic analyzed 1.2M Claude Cowork sessions, finding half used for "work around the work" like status reports and checklists.
Advocates successfully blocked the Save Our Bacon Act from the Farm Bill draft, a win for animal welfare against extreme confinement.
The RoboCup 2026 humanoid league competition is underway, with teams from 17 countries competing in soccer matches.
Frontier AI models may soon become commodity infrastructure as the "token crunch" eases. This shift suggests that future value will increasingly come from products and...
ZDNet tested Google Workspace, Proton Mail, Microsoft 365, Fastmail, and Spike to determine the best email hosting for small businesses and remote teams in 2026.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now believes AI creates more jobs than it eliminates, a shift from his prior warnings of mass layoffs.
Apple is suing OpenAI, potentially halting OpenAI's hardware ambitions and any ChatGPT-branded devices. This legal battle adds to OpenAI's ongoing controversies.
Chinese chipmaker CXMT is rapidly growing with state support and attracting attention from Apple, positioning itself in the global AI supply chain.
A Cambridge study reveals terrorist groups like Boko Haram are using major AI chatbots for attack planning and weapons development.
New benchmark DiscoBench reveals AI search agents struggle with ambiguous queries and fail to ask clarifying questions, leading to lower accuracy.
US adults increasingly support banning social media for minors, though enforcement remains a challenge globally.
Malaysia's Prime Minister is launching an AI avatar to assist citizens with government services and potentially process payments.
Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging a former employee took proprietary information when joining OpenAI's hardware division.
Bun's creator rewrote the project from Zig to Rust in 11 days with Claude Fable 5, generating over a million lines of code.
The Bay Area's anti-AI movement is growing, fueled by extinction fears. The recent disappearance of a prominent activist leader has put the movement on edge, highlighting internal...
The EU is preparing new digital rules by year-end to protect consumers from online spending traps and strengthen social media safeguards.
Software development job postings on Indeed increased 15% since Feb 2025, while overall postings dropped 7%.
Enterprise AI demand remains robust, with executives prioritizing value maximization over cost-cutting.
NVIDIA's technical blog discusses the challenges of evaluating general-purpose robot policies for real-world use.
Nvidia is partnering with AI chip startups and integrating its new Vera CPU, signaling a broader hardware strategy beyond specialized accelerators.
OpenAI is hiring a product manager to create family-focused experiences for ChatGPT. This signals a strategic move to expand AI's utility beyond individual users into households...
During the FIFA World Cup, Airbnb saw over 52,000 new listings in US host cities. Meanwhile, hotel bookings underperformed as fans chose home rentals.
While Neuralink focuses on invasive implants, Chinese company BrainCo is developing non-invasive, wearable brain-computer interfaces.