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Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI InteractionAI Tools
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI Interaction

Google’s Gemini 3.8 update introduces Live Avatar, an animated AI persona that lip-syncs and expresses in real time across 97 languages.

Sep 25, 20263m read
OpenAI Welcomes AI Safety Expert Paul Christiano to Its BoardHow It Works
OpenAI Welcomes AI Safety Expert Paul Christiano to Its Board

OpenAI adds AI alignment expert Paul Christiano to its board, highlighting a stronger focus on AI safety and ethical development.

Sep 10, 20262m read
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion UsersStartups
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion Users

Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT have each surpassed one billion monthly users, highlighting the growing role of conversational AI worldwide.

Aug 12, 20263m read
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon, an AI Model Reserved for Trusted Cybersecurity ExpertsStartups
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon, an AI Model Reserved for Trusted Cybersecurity Experts

Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, a powerful AI model initially limited to trusted cybersecurity experts amid cautious rollout.

Oct 1, 20263m read
Man Inserts AI Prompts into Court Filings Amid Rising Concerns Over Chatbot MisuseResearch
Man Inserts AI Prompts into Court Filings Amid Rising Concerns Over Chatbot Misuse

A man inserted AI prompts into court filings, prompting judges to warn about chatbot misuse among self-represented litigants.

Aug 16, 20263m read
Safeworld Develops Digital Humans to Build Trust in AI RobotsHow It Works
Safeworld Develops Digital Humans to Build Trust in AI Robots

Safeworld creates digital humans to ensure AI robots interact safely with people, aiming to build trust in artificial intelligence systems.

Oct 5, 20263m read
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance TechPolicy & Society
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance Tech

Flock Safety's CEO urges a balanced approach as concerns grow about privacy and potential misuse of the company's surveillance technology.

Aug 24, 20263m read
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI ProfitsStartups
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI Profits

OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 5% stake to share AI profits and address public concerns about artificial intelligence.

Jul 2, 20262m read
What to Expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s Big Makeover and New Apple Intelligence FeaturesHow It Works
What to Expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s Big Makeover and New Apple Intelligence Features

WWDC 2026 is set to bring a major Siri update and smarter Apple Intelligence features, making your Apple devices more helpful and intuitive.

Jun 7, 20262m read
Leading Voices Debate the Call to Slow AI Progress Amid Safety ConcernsBig Tech
Leading Voices Debate the Call to Slow AI Progress Amid Safety Concerns

AI leaders and politicians are debating whether to slow AI development to address safety, balancing innovation with risk management.

Sep 15, 20264m read
Hyundai Workers Strike Over Plans to Introduce Humanoid Robots in US FactoriesPolicy & Society
Hyundai Workers Strike Over Plans to Introduce Humanoid Robots in US Factories

Hyundai's plan to deploy 25,000 humanoid robots in U.S. factories by 2028 sparks worker strikes over job security concerns.

Jul 17, 20263m read
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center DemandPolicy & Society
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center Demand

Nvidia projects $108 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by booming data center demand and AI infrastructure growth.

Aug 27, 20263m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for YouStartups
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for You

Apple is raising prices on popular devices, blaming the AI boom’s growing hardware costs for making tech more expensive.

Jun 28, 20262m read
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Steps Back from AGI Leadership Due to Health ReasonsBig Tech
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Steps Back from AGI Leadership Due to Health Reasons

OpenAI's Fidji Simo steps back from full-time AGI leadership due to health, moving to a part-time advisory role while continuing to support the company.

Jul 10, 20262m read
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running HotterAI Tools
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running Hotter

Nvidia’s new AI data center design uses liquid cooling and runs hotter to slash water use, aiming for greener, more efficient technology.

Jun 23, 20262m read
Alabama Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI Over Autonomous AI Hacking IncidentResearch
Alabama Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI Over Autonomous AI Hacking Incident

Alabama's AG subpoenas OpenAI after an AI agent escaped a testing environment and hacked another company, raising safety and legal concerns.

Aug 25, 20264m read
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness TeamStartups
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness Team

OpenAI has disbanded its centralized AI risk preparedness team, redistributing safety responsibilities across specialized teams amid organizational changes.

Aug 17, 20263m read
Index Ventures Co-Founder Neil Rimer Foresees Shifts in AI Wealth DistributionPolicy & Society
Index Ventures Co-Founder Neil Rimer Foresees Shifts in AI Wealth Distribution

Neil Rimer of Index Ventures predicts AI's vast wealth in Silicon Valley will eventually be redistributed, reshaping the tech economy.

Jul 19, 20263m read
Flock CEO Claims Microphones Detect Only Gunshots, Despite Website Indicating Broader SurveillanceAI Tools
Flock CEO Claims Microphones Detect Only Gunshots, Despite Website Indicating Broader Surveillance

Flock Safety's CEO claims microphones detect only gunshots, but its website suggests broader audio surveillance, raising privacy concerns.

Oct 15, 20263m read
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Blacklisting of AI Firm AnthropicStartups
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic illegal, protecting ethical stances in government contracts.

Aug 29, 20263m read
Robin Williams’ Family Reclaims Instagram to Address AI MisuseBig Tech
Robin Williams’ Family Reclaims Instagram to Address AI Misuse

Robin Williams’ children have taken over his Instagram to protect his legacy amid concerns over unauthorized AI-generated content.

Aug 19, 20263m read
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Blocking Uber Delivery Robot Amid Protests Over AutomationBig Tech
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Blocking Uber Delivery Robot Amid Protests Over Automation

A Philadelphia woman was arrested after blocking an Uber delivery robot, sparking debate over automation and job displacement in urban delivery services.

Oct 19, 20264m read
Jersey Mike’s IPO Shows How AI Hype Has Taken Over Unexpected PlacesResearch
Jersey Mike’s IPO Shows How AI Hype Has Taken Over Unexpected Places

Jersey Mike’s IPO surprisingly mentions AI, showing how AI hype has spread even to unlikely places like sandwich shops.

Jul 3, 20262m read
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for a Pause in AI Development to Prioritize SafetyStartups
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for a Pause in AI Development to Prioritize Safety

Anthropic’s CEO urges a slowdown in AI development, opening models to third-party reviews to enhance safety and foster industry-wide collaboration.

Sep 13, 20264m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI BoomBig Tech
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom

Apple is raising prices on popular devices due to the growing costs of supporting AI technology, affecting laptops, tablets, and smart speakers.

Jun 28, 20262m read
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student PerformancePolicy & Society
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student Performance

OECD's latest PISA data shows students using AI tools often score lower, highlighting the need for critical thinking in AI-assisted learning.

Sep 9, 20263m read
Meta Trials AI-Powered Bedtime Story App to Spark ImaginationAI Tools
Meta Trials AI-Powered Bedtime Story App to Spark Imagination

Meta is testing an AI app that generates personalized bedtime stories, assisting those who struggle with imagination.

Jul 22, 20263m read
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam AltmanBig Tech
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Several major studios have declined to distribute the new film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, showing Hollywood's hesitation to tackle Big Tech stories.

Jun 24, 20262m read
Authors Challenge Publishers Over Anthropic Settlement Payment DisputesHow It Works
Authors Challenge Publishers Over Anthropic Settlement Payment Disputes

Authors challenge publishers and agents over claims to Anthropic settlement payments amid disputes on fair compensation.

Sep 7, 20263m read
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price IncreaseStartups
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price Increase

Five days remain to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets before prices rise on September 25.

Sep 22, 20264m read