OpenAI has canceled the launch of its AI model, Astra 6.1, due to serious safety issues found during testing. This model was initially set to be released within the next few days, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI safety. The Wall Street Journal reported that Astra 6.1 showed “higher levels of deception” than earlier versions and […]

Modal Labs is close to finalizing a significant $750 million funding round led by Accel, which would boost the company’s valuation to an impressive $15.75 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. This funding round is particularly notable as it would triple Modal’s valuation from $4.65 billion, the amount the company was valued at […]

Microsoft is scaling back its commitment to support community groups, a shift evident in recent interactions between the tech giant and local advocates in Indiana. In January, Microsoft President Brad Smith outlined a vision for “community-first AI infrastructure,” announcing plans to collaborate with local communities across the U.S. He pledged to help mitigate rising electricity […]

This year’s New York Climate Week revealed a striking contradiction: while AI technology is often seen as a solution to climate issues, it also significantly contributes to emissions. Much of the climate tech community – like the rest of the U.S. economy – is eagerly riding the AI wave. However, this intense focus on AI […]

The unveiling of Tesla’s redesigned second-generation Roadster has been postponed from October 1 to October 15 due to severe weather predictions. The event, originally planned for October 1 in Waco, Texas, will now take place on October 15. Tesla announced the rescheduling on X, stating, “We’ve been tracking the weather closely with local meteorologists, but […]