Microsoft’s BiomedParse Brings AI to Cancer Detection
Microsoft has unveiled BiomedParse, a new AI model powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, designed to analyze medical images and assist in identifying diseases, including various cancers. The tool, announced on Monday,…
HarperCollins’ Mystery AI Partner Identified as Microsoft
HarperCollins has partnered with Microsoft to license select nonfiction titles for artificial intelligence model training, according to Bloomberg. The deal, which spans three years, requires authors to opt in, ensuring…
Nvidia’s Blackwell Chips Lead AI Market Growth
Nvidia’s third-quarter performance exceeded Wall Street expectations, with the company reporting significant revenue growth fueled by robust demand for its artificial intelligence chips. The technology giant delivered $35.08 billion in…
Alphabet Cleared for $2 Billion Investment in Anthropic by UK Regulator
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Alphabet’s $2 billion investment in Anthropic, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup developing large language models (LLMs) and the chatbot Claude.…
Nvidia’s Stock Could See $300 Billion Swing After Earnings
Nvidia’s market value could experience a staggering $300 billion shift following its quarterly earnings report, set to release after markets close on Wednesday. According to U.S. options market data analyzed…
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Arrives on the Web
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode to the web, bringing conversational capabilities to browsers. Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s chief product officer, announced the rollout on X, confirming that this feature…
Kadokawa Gains 19% After Sony Interest Surfaces
Kadokawa Corporation’s stock surged 19% during early trading in Tokyo on Wednesday, following a Reuters report that Sony is in discussions to acquire the Japanese publishing, anime, and gaming giant.…
Blackwell Chips in Focus as Nvidia Grapples with Supply Issues
Nvidia is poised to report third-quarter revenue of $33.13 billion, an 82.8% increase year-on-year, as analysts closely scrutinize the company’s performance. While this marks an impressive gain, it represents the…
Bluesky Hits 20 Million Users, Tripling in Three Months
Bluesky, the decentralized social platform, has surpassed 20 million users, nearly tripling its user base in the past three months. This milestone comes after a surge that saw the app…
Apple Warns Mac Users of Zero-Day Cyberattacks
Apple has issued urgent security updates addressing two zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in cyberattacks targeting Mac users. The updates, released Tuesday, include fixes for macOS, iPhones, and iPads, including devices…
Google’s Gemini Chatbot Can Now Remember You
Google has added a memory feature to its Gemini chatbot, allowing it to recall details about users’ preferences, work, and interests. The feature is currently rolling out to users of…
Sony Eyes Kadokawa in Strategic Expansion Talks
Sony is in discussions to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media company behind the blockbuster video game Elden Ring, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The deal, if finalized,…
SpaceX Launches Starship for Sixth Time with Trump Watching
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the sixth time on Tuesday, conducting another test in its ambitious development program. Joining the event in Texas was President-elect Donald Trump, who watched…
1 in 5 Americans Turn to Influencers for News, Study Says
Social media influencers are becoming the go-to source for news, according to a Pew Research Center report. The study found that 21% of U.S. adults now rely on influencers for…
Roblox Tightens Safety Rules for Under-13 Users
Roblox has rolled out a series of updates aimed at improving safety for its youngest users and giving parents more control over how their children use the platform. The updates,…
India Fines WhatsApp $25.4M, Restricts Data Sharing
India has imposed a $25.4 million fine on Meta and directed its messaging platform, WhatsApp, to stop sharing user data with other Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for five years.…
Trump Administration Aims to Simplify Deployment of Self-Driving Vehicles
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is actively working to establish a robust federal framework to facilitate the integration of self-driving cars onto U.S. roads. According to a report by Bloomberg,…
Xiaomi Raises EV Forecast for Third Time This Year
Xiaomi Corp, the Chinese electronics and electric vehicle maker, has raised its 2024 delivery goal to 130,000 units for its first EV, the SU7 sedan. This marks the third upward…
States Push Congress to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act
Thirty-two state attorneys general are calling on Congress to prioritize the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the current session wraps up. The bipartisan coalition argues that social media platforms…
DOJ Wants Google to Sell Chrome in Antitrust Crackdown
The Justice Department is stepping up its antitrust fight against Google, and Chrome might be the first to go. Bloomberg reports that DOJ lawyers are asking a federal judge to…