Etched, the AI chip startup that raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation just a couple of months ago, is already fielding acquisition or investment bids ranging from $40 billion to $50 billion, according to people familiar with the…
Reflection AI is launching Beam, its first open-weight AI model. The two-year-old startup claims Beam matches the performance of leading Chinese open models on advanced reasoning benchmarks at dramatically lower costs – a claim that could heat up the race…
TikTok has launched an AI shopping assistant and a new in-app checkout feature that lets users buy directly from brands without leaving the app. The Shopping Assistant understands context and remembers users’ preferences, creating smoother and more tailored interactions. If…
Many Americans are turning to ChatGPT to research candidates and prepare for the midterm elections – and experts are worried about what that means for how people actually think about their votes. A recent NPR report reveals that people are…
OpenAI is introducing visual display ads to its advertising offerings, allowing ads to show up next to images generated by ChatGPT. These new ads are set to launch later this month, initially in the U.S., featuring products and services from…
Google has halted its open source bug bounty program until next year, citing a “significant rise” in AI submissions that has overwhelmed their systems. This change, effective October 1, 2026, alters how the company manages its Open Source Software Vulnerability…
Cybercriminals associated with the Chinese government have carried out a sophisticated scheme, posing as Anthropic employees to gather confidential information about AI development in the U.S. This information comes from a report by the Silicon Valley cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, which…
McDonald’s is using artificial intelligence to set prices for its menu items, especially its mid-range burgers. This AI system assesses how much customers at each restaurant are willing to pay, leading to notable price differences across nearly 14,000 locations in…
New research reveals that people who identify with Christian nationalism often have lower cognitive abilities. This finding comes from a study led by University of Oklahoma professor of sociology Samuel Perry. The study analyzed data spanning from 1989 to 2024,…
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1246 into law, setting new rules for autonomous vehicles designed to keep robotaxis from blocking or delaying emergency responders. This legislation requires companies operating autonomous vehicles, including major players like Tesla, Waymo, and…