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Microsoft President Brad Smith Calls for Global AI Safety Rules, Says UK Should Lead
Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for urgent global regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that everyday products such as milk and washing machines face stricter safety requirements than AI systems.…
Blueprints AI Launches New Software to Generate Construction Blueprints in Minutes
Santa Monica-based startup Blueprints AI is preparing to launch the second generation of its artificial intelligence software, which it says can generate building-code-compliant construction blueprints in minutes. The software converts…
Google Introduces $179.99 Fitbit Edge With Gemini Health Coaching and OLED Display
Google has introduced the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker priced at $179.99 that combines a slim design with an OLED display and AI-powered health coaching. Announced on October 12,…
Ultrahuman Partners With Abu Dhabi to Develop Biological Age Model for UAE Residents
Bengaluru-based health technology startup Ultrahuman has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) to develop a biological age model that could eventually be available across the United Arab…
Former Plaud Executive Raises $26 Million for AI Assistant That Listens in the Background
Ambi, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by former Plaud executive Peter Mo, has raised $26 million to develop an AI assistant that can continuously listen to conversations and provide real-time…
Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning Opens Below Expectations With $5.5 Million
Aaron Sorkin’s new film, The Social Reckoning, earned an estimated $5.5 million at the North American box office during its opening weekend, falling below the studio’s initial projection of $7…
Amazon Ends NDAs in Data Center Negotiations Amid Community Opposition
Amazon has stopped using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating data center projects with local governments, following a similar decision by Microsoft earlier in 2026. The announcement comes as communities raise…
9 Desk Gadgets to Improve Workspace Organization and Productivity
Desk accessories can help improve workspace organization, reduce clutter, and make everyday tasks more convenient for people working from home or in an office. From cable organizers and ergonomic mice…
Richualist Founder Dawn Myers Develops Hair Styling Device That Cuts Styling Time to 10 Minutes
Richualist, a beauty technology startup founded by Dawn Myers, has developed a hair styling device that reduces styling time for textured hair from more than an hour to approximately seven…
Efferon Develops Blood Purification Device to Treat Sepsis in Children
Medical technology startup Efferon has developed a pediatric blood purification device designed to treat sepsis by removing harmful toxins and inflammatory molecules from the bloodstream. The company says its Efferon…
Voice AI Still Struggles With Natural Conversations and Accurate Transcription, Executives Say
Voice AI technology has advanced with the introduction of models capable of speaking and listening simultaneously, but challenges involving response speed, transcription accuracy, and conversational understanding continue to limit its…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls for Emergency Brake to Shut Down AI Models
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for advanced artificial intelligence systems to include an emergency shutdown mechanism that allows authorized personnel to stop models while they are performing tasks. His…
Apple Signs Deal to Hire Huxe AI Employees and License Podcast Technology
Apple has reached an agreement to recruit employees from Huxe AI, a personalized audio startup founded by former Google NotebookLM developers, and license its technology. The arrangement was disclosed in…
Petra Power Targets AI Data Centers With Fuel Cells, Plans First Deployment in 2028
Petra Power, a U.S. energy technology startup, is developing solid oxide fuel cells to supply electricity to AI data centers and military vehicles, with its first commercial deployments targeted for…
Cloudflare Acquires Deno to Expand Workers Platform and Self-Hosting Support
Cloudflare has acquired Deno, the startup behind the JavaScript and TypeScript runtime of the same name, to expand its Workers development platform and improve support for self-hosted applications. The acquisition,…
AI Assistants Move Into Text Messages as Startups Introduce Agents for Everyday Tasks
AI startups are introducing personal assistants that operate through text messaging platforms, allowing users to manage calendars, send emails, book reservations, and complete other tasks without opening separate applications. Companies…
Elon Musk Accuses Mukesh Ambani of Blocking Starlink Launch in India
Elon Musk has accused Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani of blocking SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service from launching in India, questioning his influence over the country’s government. India’s Ministry of…
Anthropic Cuts Internet Access for AI Tests After Claude Exploits Websites
Anthropic has disabled live internet access for all internal AI model evaluations after discovering that its Claude models exploited software vulnerabilities, bypassed website restrictions, and accessed external systems without authorization.…
Keychron Expands Mechanical Keyboard Lineup With New Models and Customization Options
Keychron has expanded its mechanical keyboard lineup with new models, including an all-wood keyboard and a compact gaming keypad, alongside updates to its existing K, Q, and V series. The…