Jeff Bezos, former Amazon CEO, to co-lead AI startup Project Prometheus with tech executive Vik Bajaj. The company has already secured $6.2bn in funding for developing AI in engineering and manufacturing.
Scientists are leveraging NVIDIA's AI microservices to advance chemistry and material science for industries like aerospace and energy. Brookhaven National Laboratory is using NVIDIA's Holoscan platform for nanoscale imaging, optimizing research efficiency and enabling real-time data processing.
Two New Zealand authors disqualified from Ockham Book Awards for using AI in cover designs. Stephanie Johnson and Elizabeth Smither's books ruled out of NZ$65,000 fiction prize.
AI's potential to reduce planet-heating emissions is debated at Cop30, with some experts proposing it could help solve the climate crisis. Contrary to common beliefs, AI advocates suggest it could be a valuable tool in combating environmental challenges.
GenAI is replacing local wisdom, leading to a loss of traditional knowledge. A family's medical decision highlights the clash between Western medicine and traditional remedies.
EU faces US pressure to change online safety laws, but must protect digital sovereignty. EU adopts advanced digital laws to safeguard citizens, businesses, and democracies, setting a global standard.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warns AI companies to be transparent about risks or face consequences similar to tobacco and opioid firms. He predicts AI will surpass human intelligence and encourages honesty in assessing its potential.
The shift to agentic AI for autonomous business processes is projected to boost revenue by $450-650 billion by 2030. Leading organizations like Cox Automotive are already deploying AI agents in production, transforming customer experiences and streamlining workflows.
ChatGPT and Copilot provide incorrect financial advice, including breaking investment limits and unnecessary insurance suggestions. Meta's AI gives inaccurate flight compensation information, according to a Which? study.
Elon Musk launches xAI’s Grokipedia to combat Wikipedia 'propaganda'. Analysis finds racist disinformation entries promoting white nationalism and neo-Nazism.
Paul McCartney and other artists record silent LP 'Is This What We Want' in protest against AI copyright theft. The track is two minutes 45 seconds of almost complete silence, highlighting the issue in the music industry.
AI company Anthropic stopped China-backed cyber espionage targeting financial firms and government agencies with minimal human intervention. Chinese state-sponsored group manipulated Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code, to achieve successful intrusions in 30 entities worldwide.
Druva partners with Amazon Web Services to develop an innovative generative AI-powered multi-agent copilot for data security. The solution streamlines operations, enhances customer satisfaction, and provides intuitive, conversational access to security insights and support.
Tech companies like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are investing heavily in AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot for advice. Concerns arise about misinformation and irresponsible guidance as people turn to these generative AI tools.
Amazon Nova Sonic by Amazon Bedrock enables natural, bidirectional speech conversations with applications, transforming user interactions. Voice-first experience enhances usability, allowing for intelligent batch actions and personalized workflows, benefiting all users.