Google's Veo 2 Video AI, Nvidia's Palm AI Supercomputer, and OpenAI's Phone Service Launch

Nvidia Unveils Jetson Orin Nano Super: A Powerful, Affordable AI Computer for Developers

Nvidia has introduced the Jetson Orin Nano Super, a palm-sized AI supercomputer priced at $249. This new device offers significant performance improvements over its predecessor while costing half as much, making AI development more accessible to hobbyists and professionals alike.

Google's Android XR: Revolutionizing Augmented Reality with AI-Powered Glasses

Google, in collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm, unveils Android XR, a new platform merging AI with extended reality for wearable devices, powered by the advanced Gemini 2.0 AI model.

MIT Engineers Develop 'High-Rise' 3D Chip Technology for Advanced AI Hardware

MIT researchers have created a new method for building multilayered chips without silicon wafer substrates, potentially revolutionizing AI hardware capabilities.

ChatGPT Search: A New Challenger to Google's Search Dominance

OpenAI expands ChatGPT's search functionality to all users, introducing a potential rival to Google's search engine with AI-powered, conversational results and enhanced mobile features.

SoftBank's $100 Billion AI Investment in the US: Ambitious Plans and Uncertain Outcomes

Japanese tech giant SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son, announces a $100 billion investment in US AI infrastructure, promising 100,000 new jobs. The move highlights SoftBank's bold strategy and growing focus on artificial intelligence.

Liquid AI Secures $250 Million in AMD-Led Funding for Innovative AI Model Development

Liquid AI, an MIT spin-off, raises $250 million in a Series A round led by AMD to develop efficient AI models inspired by worm brain structure, challenging traditional transformer-based AI systems.

Grammarly Acquires Coda: A Strategic Move Towards AI-Powered Productivity

Grammarly, the AI writing assistant company, acquires productivity startup Coda and appoints its co-founder Shishir Mehrotra as the new CEO, signaling a shift towards becoming an AI productivity platform.

Ilya Sutskever Predicts Unpredictable Superintelligent AI and the End of Current Pre-training Methods

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, discusses the future of AI at NeurIPS 2024, predicting the rise of unpredictable superintelligent AI and the end of current pre-training methods due to data limitations.

Waymo's Global Leap: Autonomous Vehicles Set to Navigate Tokyo's Streets in 2025

Alphabet's Waymo announces plans to test its self-driving cars in Tokyo, marking its first international expansion. The company will partner with local firms to map key areas and adapt its AI systems to Japan's unique driving conditions.

Klarna CEO Claims AI Can Replace All Jobs, Halts Human Hiring

Klarna's CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announces a hiring freeze, citing AI's ability to perform all tasks. The company's workforce has shrunk by 22% in a year, raising questions about AI's impact on employment.

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Access: Now Available via Phone Calls and WhatsApp

OpenAI introduces new ways to access ChatGPT through phone calls and WhatsApp, aiming to make AI more accessible to a broader audience, including those without smartphones or reliable internet connections.

Microsoft's Phi-4: A Breakthrough in Efficient AI for Complex Reasoning

Microsoft unveils Phi-4, a 14-billion-parameter AI model that challenges the "bigger is better" paradigm by outperforming larger models in mathematical reasoning and language processing tasks while using fewer computational resources.

AI-Driven Solution Teaches Solar Panels to 'Dance with the Wind' for Enhanced Resilience

Researchers develop an innovative AI-powered framework to protect solar panels from extreme weather conditions, potentially revolutionizing the renewable energy sector.

U.S. Congress to Vote on Expanded Restrictions for Investments in Chinese Technology Sectors

The U.S. Congress is set to vote on legislation that would expand restrictions on American investments in Chinese technology sectors, particularly in AI and other critical technologies, as part of a broader government funding bill.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Warns of AI Risks, Advocates for Unplugging Capability

Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, expresses concerns about AI's rapid evolution and potential dangers, suggesting the need for an "unplug" option while also promoting AI solutions.

YouTube Partners with CAA to Combat AI-Generated Celebrity Deepfakes

YouTube is collaborating with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to test new technology that will help celebrities and athletes identify and manage AI-generated content using their likeness on the platform.