PSI is trying to make a business out of AI-driven scientific discovery
AI summary PSI uses AI to solve complex scientific problems, like a quantum computing conjecture, highlighting AI's growing role in research.
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OpenAI rolls out new business profiles, making ChatGPT just a little bit more like Google
AI summary OpenAI introduces Business Hub to let companies manage profiles and interact with users, similar to Google's approach.
Pixel Tag, Google’s $30 Android-ready answer to Apple’s AirTag, is now available
AI summary Google's Pixel Tag, priced at $29.99, is now available for Android users to track items using Find Hub. It offers Bluetooth and ultra-wideband for precision finding.
Anthropic launches Claude Meetings to turn workplace discussions into plans and tasks
AI summary Anthropic launches Claude Meetings to turn workplace discussions into tasks during video calls.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with alleged Chinese spy: a timeline
AI summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen suspected of being a spy, raising national security concerns.
Sundrop turns your endless baby photos into recaps, time-lapses and more — without AI
AI summary Sundrop helps parents turn baby photos into recaps and time-lapses without using AI or cloud servers.
Apple TV makes sign language interpretation a built-in accessibility feature
AI summary Apple TV introduces sign language interpretation as a built-in feature for select titles, allowing users to enable it like closed captions.
Google broadens its AI hardware portfolio with two new specialized chips
AI summary Google introduces two new AI chips, TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max, to expand its hardware portfolio for AI workloads.
N-able takes its remote access service offline after researcher publishes dozens of zero-day bugs
AI summary N-able took its remote access service offline after a researcher published zero-day bugs, urging customers to remove their self-hosted deployments.
Meta’s AI agent Muse lands on Apple Watch and Android Wear OS
AI summary Meta expands its AI agent Muse to Apple Watch and Android Wear OS, allowing voice, text, and dictation interactions.
Reddit is turning user conversations into AI-powered product reviews
AI summary Reddit introduces AI-powered 'Reddit Reviews' to organize product conversations into structured reviews for users.
New WhatsApp head wants to make the app easier to use, give its AI more chops
AI summary WhatsApp's new leader wants to simplify the app and enhance AI features for better user experience.
Adobe adds more AI to its products and launches an MCP
AI summary Adobe enhances its products with more AI features and launches a Model Context Protocol (MCP) for integration with other chatbots.
Anthropic sets IPO price range of $70 to $78 per share to reach an implied valuation of $1.404 trillion
AI summary Anthropic sets IPO price range of $70 to $78 per share, aiming for a $1.404 trillion valuation.
After challenging Google’s Android with Cyanogen, its co-founder takes aim at Windows for AI era
AI summary Kirt McMaster, co-founder of Cyanogen, is launching Kora Systems, a Linux-based OS with AI integration, targeting AI-heavy users in 2027.
Aura’s newest e-ink photo frame is even better and more affordable than its last
AI summary Aura launched a more affordable 10-inch e-ink photo frame for $349, featuring improved color accuracy and smoother gradients.
Spotify’s AI DJ gets new voices, personalities, and an option for less chatter
AI summary Spotify's AI DJ now offers more voice and personality options, including Spanish voices and less chatter for users.
Ring, known for its doorbell cameras, launches a home security drone and an enterprise security robot
AI summary Ring launches robotics division with a home security drone and an enterprise security robot.
Cyberattacks threaten to make open-source AI a little less open, Hugging Face exec warns
AI summary Hugging Face warns that open-source AI platforms face increased cyberattack risks due to their openness and valuable data.
Otter AI can now follow conversations across 30+ languages
AI summary Otter AI now supports 31 languages, including a new feature to follow conversations as speakers switch languages during meetings.
California’s proposed ‘billionaire tax’ fails to pass
AI summary California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on residents with over $1 billion in net worth. The measure, which aimed to fund public programs like…
Jensen Huang’s alleged honeypot scandal has inspired some top-notch memes
AI summary Jensen Huang's alleged affair has sparked widespread internet memes and speculation about its impact on Nvidia and the AI industry.
Anthropic reportedly plans to move forward with IPO plans
AI summary Anthropic plans to proceed with its IPO despite market risks, setting a valuation range this week for a potential trade next week.
Jensen Huang reportedly engaged a PR firm with a history of handling high-profile sex scandals a year ago
AI summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hired a PR firm with a history of handling sex scandals a year before acknowledging an extramarital affair.
Hotel giant Wyndham exposed customer data after app security lapse
AI summary Wyndham exposed customer data due to a security flaw in its app, discovered by a researcher.
A short seller flagged Nvidia CEO’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy six months before the scandal
AI summary A short seller raised concerns about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy six months before the scandal emerged.
The race is on to sue Nvidia
AI summary Nvidia's stock dropped after its board investigated CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with an executive linked to China, prompting securities lawsuits.
Fervo now has $12B in orders for its geothermal power tech
AI summary Fervo has $11.9 billion in contracted revenue, with a 396 megawatt plant for Google set for 2028.
Jensen Huang pulls out of ElevenLabs Summit amid Nvidia controversy
AI summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang withdrew from the ElevenLabs Summit and other events after admitting to an extramarital affair and facing an investigation.
YouTube streaming data returns to Billboard charts, ending major disagreement
AI summary YouTube will resume sharing streaming data with Billboard in 2027 after revising its chart formula to value ad-supported streams more equally.