Homechevron_rightArchiveschevron_rightBusiness and Economy

Archives

Explore Stories by Date

29 Jul 2025

Microsoft Edge Introduces AI-Powered 'Copilot Mode': A New Era of Web Browsing

Microsoft launches an experimental 'Copilot Mode' in its Edge browser, integrating AI assistance for enhanced web browsing, search, and task completion.

36 Sources

Chinese AI Startup Z.ai Challenges Global Competitors with Open-Source GLM-4.5 Model

Z.ai, a Chinese AI startup, releases its open-source GLM-4.5 model, claiming superior performance and cost-efficiency compared to Western counterparts, despite facing U.S. sanctions.

10 Sources

National Security Experts Urge Trump Administration to Reconsider Nvidia H20 Chip Exports to China

A group of 20 national security experts have written a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision on allowing Nvidia to sell H20 AI chips to China, citing potential threats to U.S. national security and AI technological edge.

2 Sources

Hertz's AI Damage Scanner Sparks Customer Outrage and Raises Concerns About AI Implementation

Hertz's implementation of an AI-powered damage detection system for rental cars has led to widespread customer complaints and concerns about false damage claims, highlighting broader issues with AI adoption in consumer-facing services.

2 Sources

E2B Raises $21M to Build Cloud Infrastructure for AI Agents, Attracting 88% of Fortune 100 Companies

E2B, a startup providing cloud infrastructure for AI agents, has raised $21 million in Series A funding. The company's technology, which offers secure, isolated computing environments for AI agents, has already been adopted by 88% of Fortune 100 companies.

2 Sources

Runway Unveils Aleph: A Revolutionary AI Model for Advanced Video Editing

Runway has launched Aleph, a new AI model that promises to transform video editing by allowing users to manipulate existing footage with simple text prompts, offering advanced features like object removal, scene transformation, and perspective changes.

4 Sources

28 Jul 2025

Orange Money and JUMO Partner to Revolutionize Microcredit Services in Africa Using AI

Orange Money Group and fintech provider JUMO have joined forces to expand microcredit services for unbanked populations in Africa, leveraging AI and data analytics to optimize credit allocation and reduce lending risks.

2 Sources

Alibaba Enters Smart Glasses Market with AI-Powered Quark Glasses

Alibaba unveils its first AI-powered smart glasses, Quark AI Glasses, set to launch in China by the end of 2025, intensifying competition in the wearable AI technology market.

4 Sources

Ansett Australia Reborn as AI-Powered Travel Platform: A New Era in Personalized Travel

Ansett Australia, once a major airline, returns as an AI-driven travel booking platform, leveraging its nostalgic brand value to offer personalized travel experiences.

2 Sources

China Forms AI Alliances to Boost Domestic Ecosystem Amid US Tech Restrictions

Chinese AI companies have formed two strategic alliances to develop a domestic AI ecosystem, reduce reliance on US technology, and integrate AI into industrial applications, showcasing new products at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

4 Sources

AI Speeds Up Work But May Not Boost Productivity, Experts Warn

Accenture executive and other industry leaders discuss the impact of AI on workplace productivity, emphasizing the need for work reinvention rather than just tool adoption.

2 Sources

Trump Administration Pauses Tech Export Controls to China, Sparking AI Security Concerns

The Trump administration has temporarily halted restrictions on technology exports to China, including AI chips, to facilitate trade talks. This move has drawn criticism from security experts who warn it could compromise the U.S.'s technological edge.

5 Sources

Krutrim AI Faces Second Round of Layoffs, Cuts Over 100 Jobs Amid Strategic Realignment

Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal, has conducted its second round of layoffs in less than a year, cutting over 100 jobs primarily from its linguistics team. The company cites strategic realignment and efficient capital deployment as reasons for the restructuring.

2 Sources

The Rise of AI Agents: Capabilities, Challenges, and Future Implications

AI agents represent the next evolution in generative AI, offering greater autonomy and complex task-solving abilities. While promising, they face challenges in widespread adoption and raise concerns about job displacement and reliability.

6 Sources

Netflix's Pioneering Use of Generative AI in "El Eternauta" Sparks Industry Debate

Netflix's first use of text-to-video AI in the sci-fi show "El Eternauta" marks a significant shift in visual effects production, raising questions about efficiency, creativity, and the future of the entertainment industry.

3 Sources

Get all updates into your inbox 💌, Stay Up-to-date for Free 🥳

Your Daily Dose of Curated AI News

Don’t drown in AI news. We cut through the noise - filtering, ranking and summarizing the most important AI news, breakthroughs and research daily. Spend less time searching for the latest in AI and get straight to action.

The Outpost

News

About