Tesla Stops Accepting Orders for Model S and X in Europe
Tesla has quietly stopped accepting new orders for its Model S and Model X luxury electric vehicles across Europe. After reviewing Tesla’s European websites—including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Croatia—it…
OpenAI Leads One of Europe’s Largest Data Centers Featuring 100,000 Nvidia Chips
OpenAI announced Thursday that it is launching its first AI data center project in Europe, branded as Stargate, located in Norway. The initiative marks a significant expansion of OpenAI’s global…
GitHub Copilot Surpasses 20 Million Users to Date
GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant offered by Microsoft-owned GitHub, has now reached more than 20 million users, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced during the company’s recent earnings call. This…
Meta Plans to Invest Up to $72 Billion in AI Infrastructure in 2025 Amid Compute Arms Race
Meta announced in its second-quarter earnings report that it plans to more than double its spending on AI infrastructure, including data centers and servers. The company expects its 2025 capital…
Zuckerberg Warns Those Without AI Glasses May Face Future Disadvantages
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reinforced his optimistic vision that smart glasses will soon become the primary way people interact with AI. Speaking during Meta’s second-quarter earnings call, Zuckerberg told…
Nvidia AI Chip Rival Groq Nears Fundraising Round Valued at $6 Billion
AI chip startup Groq is in advanced discussions to raise around $600 million in a new funding round, potentially valuing the company close to $6 billion, sources told Bloomberg. However,…
Spotify Teases a More Conversational Voice AI Interface for the Future
Spotify has been exploring voice interfaces for years, recently launching an AI DJ that introduces songs tailored to listeners and allows voice requests. During its second-quarter earnings call, Spotify hinted…
OpenAI Introduces Study Mode in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced the rollout of Study Mode, a new ChatGPT feature designed to help students develop critical thinking skills instead of simply providing answers. When enabled, Study Mode prompts users…
Golden Dome Might Not Be the Golden Opportunity Silicon Valley Anticipated
The Trump administration’s Golden Dome initiative aims to develop a next-generation missile defense system, setting the stage for startups and established defense contractors to compete for a massive $151 billion…
Google’s AI Mode Adds ‘Canvas’ Feature, Real-Time Search Live Assistance, and More
Google announced Tuesday enhancements to AI Mode, its experimental Search feature that lets users ask complex questions and follow up for deeper understanding directly within Search. One key addition is…
Microsoft Negotiates to Retain Access to OpenAI Technology Beyond AGI Milestone
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced discussions with OpenAI for an agreement that would secure ongoing access to the startup’s technology—even if OpenAI achieves what it calls advanced general intelligence (AGI).…
Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Image Editing Features in Photoshop
Adobe announced new AI-driven image-editing and enhancement tools for Photoshop, powered by its Firefly models. The updates include a generative upscaling feature, an object blending tool called Harmonize, and an…
India’s AI-Powered Tech Layoffs Threaten Middle-Class Aspirations
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced plans to cut over 12,000 jobs at middle and senior management levels, reducing its workforce by 2%. This move reflects…
X Updates Community Notes to Highlight Posts Liked by Users with Opposing Views
X has introduced a new pilot feature to its Community Notes system aimed at highlighting posts that resonate across differing viewpoints. Building on a June announcement, the @CommunityNotes account explained…
Samsung Invests in Video AI Startup Capable of Analyzing Thousands of Hours of Footage
Many AI tools today can summarize individual videos, but understanding and analyzing multiple videos or footage spanning hours remains a challenge. This limitation affects security companies monitoring thousands of hours…
Alibaba to Launch AI-Powered Glasses as a Chinese Competitor to Meta
Alibaba on Monday revealed its first smart glasses, the Quark AI Glasses, powered by the company’s own artificial intelligence models. The device marks Alibaba’s initial entry into wearable hardware and…
Google’s New Web Guide Experiment Uses AI to Organize Search Results
On Thursday, Google unveiled a new AI-powered feature called Web Guide, designed to organize Google Search results more effectively. This feature, part of Google’s Search Labs experiments, uses advanced AI…
EU Regulator Approves Injectable HIV Drug That Could Prevent Transmission
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approving a twice-yearly injectable medication designed to prevent HIV transmission. Scientists say this drug could be a game-changer in efforts to halt the…