Nvidia CEO declares this decade as the era of robotics and autonomous vehicles
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said autonomous vehicles (AVs) and robotics are poised for major growth in the coming years. “This is going to be the decade of AV [autonomous vehicles],…
Elon Musk’s favorability among Republicans drops 16 points since March, Quinnipiac finds
Elon Musk’s official involvement in the Trump administration recently came to a close, and many Republicans appear ready to see less of him, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.…
UN nuclear watchdog board declares Iran in violation of non-proliferation obligations
On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, representing 35 nations, formally declared Iran in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations for the first time in nearly…
ChatGPT programmed to stay active during some life-threatening events, says ex-OpenAI researcher
Steven Adler, a former OpenAI research lead, published an independent study revealing that OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, used in ChatGPT, sometimes prioritizes its own survival over user safety. Adler ran experiments…
WhatsApp tells BBC it supports Apple in UK user data legal dispute
WhatsApp has expressed support for Apple in its ongoing legal fight with the UK Home Office regarding access to user data. Will Cathcart, WhatsApp’s CEO, warned that the UK government’s…
Following Google, Meta also parts ways with public policy head in India
Meta’s head of public policy in India, Shivnath Thukral, is stepping down after nearly seven and a half years at the company and just over three years leading policy for…
U.S. tariffs on China to stay steady, Lutnick confirms following trade discussions
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated Wednesday that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will stay at their current levels despite ongoing trade negotiations. When asked on CNBC’s “Money Movers” if tariffs…
Reddit encourages users to drop throwaway accounts while keeping NSFW content
Reddit is giving users more control over their online presence with a new feature that allows them to manage what information appears publicly on their profiles. The “Curate your profile”…
Apple explains delay of AI-powered Siri, confirms launch pushed to 2026
Apple’s anticipated AI-enhanced Siri did not appear at WWDC 2025, sparking questions about the delay. However, two senior Apple executives have since addressed the postponement and shared insights into what’s…
Pinterest tests AI tool allowing advertisers to create shoppable collages from catalogs
Pinterest is testing a new AI feature called “auto-collages” that allows advertisers to quickly convert their product catalogs into engaging, shoppable collages. The company announced the innovation this week, highlighting…
Sam Altman predicts AI will deliver ‘novel insights’ next year
In a new essay titled “The Gentle Singularity” published Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined his latest vision for how artificial intelligence will transform human life over the next 15…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Optimistic About Future of Quantum Computing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed increasing optimism about quantum computing during his keynote at Nvidia’s GTC Paris developer conference on Wednesday. He stated that quantum computing is nearing a critical…
Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin ‘tentatively’ scheduled to start June 22
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the company’s robotaxi service is “tentatively” scheduled to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22. Musk shared on X that he will…
Apple’s upgraded AI models fall short on performance expectations
Apple recently announced upgrades to the artificial intelligence models that power its Apple Intelligence features across iOS, macOS, and other platforms. However, according to benchmarks published by Apple itself, these…
Snap aims to launch lightweight consumer AR glasses in 2026
Snap is returning to the consumer augmented reality market with a new pair of smart glasses called Specs, slated to be available in 2026. CEO Evan Spiegel revealed the plans…
ChatGPT experiences outage with ‘elevated error rates’ lasting hours, says OpenAI
On Tuesday, some users experienced interruptions accessing ChatGPT, with nearly 2,000 outage reports logged on Downdetector, a website that tracks internet service issues. Many users reported receiving a “Too many…
Trump’s tough stance on immigration protests puts Democrats in a political bind
President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy military troops to California amid immigration protests has thrust Democrats into a politically difficult position. They seek to condemn the escalating unrest and violence…
OpenAI launches o3-pro, an enhanced version of its o3 AI reasoning model
OpenAI has launched o3-pro, an enhanced version of its reasoning model, o3, originally introduced earlier this year. Unlike traditional AI models, reasoning models like o3-pro solve problems step by step,…