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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],…

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…

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…

Uber accelerates driverless taxi trials in the UK

Uber announced plans to trial robotaxis—autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver—in London next spring. The company will collaborate with UK-based AI specialist Wayve, which has been testing its driverless…

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,…

User reports glue issue on Samsung’s $1,300 flagship phone

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra may be experiencing an unusual but noticeable design flaw: the adhesive holding its camera rings isn’t always reliable. One user on X reported that after three…

Starbucks to introduce Microsoft Azure OpenAI assistant for baristas

Starbucks plans to introduce a generative AI assistant, developed in collaboration with Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI platform, to 35 locations this month. This initiative aims to simplify baristas’ workflows and speed…

AI-powered blog from Anthropic ends shortly after launch

Anthropic has quietly discontinued its “Claude Explains” blog, an experimental platform showcasing its Claude AI model’s ability to generate blog content. Just a week after launching and receiving some public…

Nvidia CEO calls UK a ‘Goldilocks’ moment, pledges investment

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the United Kingdom on Monday, pledging to increase investment in the country’s artificial intelligence sector through his multitrillion-dollar semiconductor company. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister…

Apple unveils ‘Liquid Glass’ redesign for its operating systems at WWDC 2025

At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a major user interface redesign called Liquid Glass, which brings a shiny, reflective, and transparent aesthetic across its software platforms. This “glassy” look is inspired…

PayPal integrates hotel booking powered by Selfbook into its app

PayPal is partnering with hotel payment provider Selfbook to enable users to search for and book hotels directly within the PayPal app. This new feature allows users to pay through…