Google DeepMind’s CEO, Demis Hassabis, criticizes DeepSeek’s claims about its R1 model being as powerful as OpenAI’s GPT-4 but cheaper to train. Hassabis suggests DeepSeek’s cost figures might not include full development expenses and hints at possible reliance on Western…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris, attended by over 1,500 guests including world leaders and tech CEOs. The summit aims to address the AI rivalry between the West and China,…
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employs AI to analyze federal government contracts and spending. The project, despite its potential for efficiency, raises significant concerns among IT and cybersecurity experts due to the sensitive data involved. Amidst regulatory changes…
Google’s Super Bowl ad for Wisconsin Cheese Mart was criticized for incorrect cheese consumption facts, later found to be a human error. The controversial fact about Gouda cheese was actually sourced from the cheese mart’s website, predating Gemini’s creation. Google…
Safe Superintelligence, co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, is negotiating a funding round that could value it at $20 billion. The valuation leap follows a previous $5 billion valuation after raising $1 billion from investors like Sequoia Capital. SSI aims to develop…
Amazon aims to increase its capital expenditures to $100 billion in 2025, focusing on artificial intelligence advancements. The investment exceeds the previous year’s $83 billion, with a significant portion allocated to AI for AWS. This move is part of a…
WhatsApp updates its ChatGPT feature, allowing users to upload images and send voice messages for interaction. The integration now supports linking to free, Plus, or Pro ChatGPT plans for enhanced usage within the app. Originally launched with only text input,…
OpenAI files a trademark application hinting at a move into consumer hardware, including AI-powered devices and humanoid robots. The application covers a wide range of potential products, from wearable technology to AI chipsets and user-programmable robots. Despite the extensive product…
A Rajya Sabha MP has called for the development of an Indian version of Google Maps, citing navigational errors and data security concerns. The lawmaker highlighted incidents where reliance on Google Maps led to fatal accidents, urging collaboration with ISRO…
Google launches Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking and Pro Experimental models, adding advanced thinking and reasoning capabilities. The initiative aims to compete with OpenAI and DeepSeek, following a lackluster initial release of its reasoning model. Google commits $75 billion towards AI…
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