Google Photos Expands AI Editing and Search Features to More Users Worldwide
Google Photos is rolling out a new set of AI-powered tools designed to make editing and searching photos more intuitive across devices. The update introduces enhanced object and people editing,…
Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun Reportedly Planning to Leave to Start His Own AI Venture
Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist and one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence, is reportedly preparing to leave the company to launch his own startup, according to…
Former Harvard Physician Launches Robyn, an Empathetic AI Companion Focused on Emotional Connection
A former physician and Harvard resident, Jenny Shao, has left her medical career to launch Robyn, an AI companion designed to provide empathetic, emotionally intelligent support for users seeking personal…
Hacker Turns $3 Wi-Fi Light Bulb Into a Working Minecraft Server
Minecraft’s reputation for running on almost anything just got a new benchmark. A hardware enthusiast known as vimpo has successfully turned a cheap Wi-Fi light bulb into a functioning Minecraft…
Wikipedia Urges AI Companies to Stop Scraping and Use Its Paid API Instead
Wikipedia’s parent organization, the Wikimedia Foundation, has issued a public call for AI developers to access its vast trove of content through its paid Wikimedia Enterprise API rather than scraping…
Google Maps Introduces AI Tools for Building Interactive, Map-Based Projects
Google Maps has launched a suite of AI-powered developer tools designed to make it easier to create interactive, data-driven projects using Maps data and APIs. The updates, announced Monday, include…
6sense Founder Amanda Kahlow Raises $30 Million for AI Sales Startup 1mind
Amanda Kahlow, founder of revenue intelligence firm 6sense, has raised $30 million in Series A funding for her new startup 1mind, which builds large language model–powered AI agents designed to…
Hackers Exploited Image Files to Spy on Samsung Phones Without User Interaction
A sophisticated espionage campaign targeting Samsung Galaxy devices has exposed a new form of zero-click attack that leveraged seemingly harmless image files to infiltrate smartphones. Security researchers from Palo Alto…
End of the Microchip Era: Wafer-Scale Systems Emerge as Next Frontier in Computing
Modern computing is nearing a physical wall. As artificial intelligence and high-performance data processing demand unprecedented computational power, traditional semiconductors—long the foundation of digital technology—are approaching their physical and architectural…
Elon Musk Uses xAI’s Grok to Generate Videos About Love, Sparks Online Reactions
Elon Musk turned to his company xAI’s new media generation tool, Grok Imagine, for a weekend experiment that quickly drew widespread attention and criticism across social media. Early Saturday morning,…
Apple Reportedly Developing New Satellite Features for iPhone, Including Offline Maps and App Integration
Apple is expanding its satellite connectivity plans for the iPhone beyond emergency and roadside assistance, with new features reportedly under development that could make iPhones more functional in areas without…
AI Agents Help Neurodiverse Professionals Thrive in the Workplace, Studies Show
A growing body of research suggests that artificial intelligence tools are giving neurodiverse professionals — including those with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia — a stronger footing in the modern workplace.…
FBI Investigates Anonymous Owner of Web Archiving Site Archive.today
The FBI is investigating the anonymous individual behind Archive.today, a web snapshot service often used as an alternative to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine and sometimes employed to bypass paywalls.…
Seven Families Sue OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Encouraged Suicides and Delusions
Seven families have filed new lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that the company’s GPT-4o model contributed to suicides and psychological harm by engaging in unsafe and encouraging responses during sensitive conversations.…
Washington Post Confirms Data Breach Linked to Oracle E-Business Suite Hacks
The Washington Post has confirmed that it was among more than 100 organizations affected by a large-scale hacking campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a software platform widely used…
Texas Sues Roblox Over Alleged Failure to Protect Children From Online Predators
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the gaming platform of disregarding child safety laws and misleading parents about the risks young users face.…
Neuralink Patient With ALS Uses Brain Implant to Control Camera and Reclaim Mobility
A Neuralink patient diagnosed with advanced ALS has begun using his brain implant to control a camera and regain a sense of movement lost to the disease. The development marks…
Elon Musk Says Tesla Owners Will Be Able to ‘Text and Drive’ Soon as Full Self-Driving Nears Major Update
Elon Musk says Tesla is “almost comfortable” allowing drivers to text and drive — at least those using the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Speaking during Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting…
Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed Again, Now Set for November 19, 2026 Release
Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI once more, pushing the launch of the long-awaited open-world title to November 19, 2026. The game was initially scheduled…
Subtle Computing Develops Voice Isolation Models to Improve AI Understanding in Noisy Environments
California-based startup Subtle Computing is addressing one of the biggest challenges in voice-based AI — accurately capturing speech in noisy surroundings — with its own voice isolation models. The company’s…