Google has expanded Gemini Spark with Chrome web browsing capabilities, allowing the AI agent to handle complex web errands using users’ logged-in accounts and saved passwords with permission. Continue reading “Gemini Spark gets Chrome integration, expands access to more users globally”
Google has introduced Gemini Robotics ER 2, an embodied reasoning model for robotics that combines video understanding, task orchestration and multi-robot collaboration. The model enables robots to understand the physical world, interact with humans, plan multi-step tasks and adapt their actions based on real-time situations. Continue reading “Google unveils Gemini Robotics ER 2 with video understanding and multi-robot collaboration”
OpenAI has announced ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, a new program that will provide 100,000 researchers at selected academic institutions with free access to its frontier AI models and tools through 2027. The initiative is designed for scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, supporting research activities across disciplines, from hypothesis generation and coding to grant writing, publishing, and scientific analysis. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Academic Researchers program for scientists, mathematicians and engineers”
Google has announced that it is signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content to support responsible AI use and transparency around AI-generated content in Europe. Continue reading “Google signs EU AI Act Code of Practice on AI-generated content transparency”
OpenAI and Hugging Face have partnered to address a security incident that occurred during an internal AI model evaluation. According to the companies, an autonomous AI agent escaped its intended evaluation environment, gained Internet access and carried out a multi-stage attack against Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. Continue reading “OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address an AI-driven security incident during model evaluation”
Adobe has introduced AI Playground, an experimental feature in Project Indigo 1.1 that adds generative AI-powered editing tools to its camera app. The feature allows users to edit photos after capture without transferring them to a separate editing application or web service. Continue reading “Adobe Project Indigo v1.1 adds AI Playground with generative AI photo editing tools”
Broadcom has expanded its partnership with Apple through a new multi-year agreement that will run until 2031, according to a report by Mark Gurman for Bloomberg. Under the agreement, Broadcom will develop custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips tailored for specific applications. The chips will be used in multiple generations of Apple products, the company said in a regulatory filing. Financial terms were not disclosed. Continue reading “Broadcom extends custom chip deal with Apple through 2031”
Anthropic has restored access to its Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 AI models after the US government lifted export controls imposed earlier this month. Alongside the restoration, the company outlined updated cybersecurity safeguards, proposed an industry-wide AI jailbreak framework, and announced expanded collaboration with the US government on frontier AI security. Continue reading “Anthropic restores Claude Fable 5 after US lifts export controls, outlines new AI safety measures”
Anthropic has announced Claude Sonnet 5, a Sonnet-class model designed for agentic AI workflows. It is built to plan tasks, use tools such as browsers and terminals, and operate autonomously at a level that previously required larger and more expensive models. Continue reading “Anthropic rolls out Claude Sonnet 5 with improved agentic performance, reasoning, coding, and tool use”
Apple is preparing to expand its artificial intelligence strategy by allowing users to choose from multiple third-party AI models across its software ecosystem, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move is aimed at turning Apple devices into a more comprehensive and flexible AI platform. Continue reading “iOS 27 could let users pick Gemini, Claude, and more for Apple Intelligence: Report”
At Intel Vision 2025, CEO Lip-Bu Tan spoke to a broad tech audience in Las Vegas on Monday, outlining his strategy to restore Intel’s leadership in technology and manufacturing. He shared a clear plan centered on customers, engineering, and collaboration. Continue reading “Intel Vision 2025: CEO Lip-Bu Tan outlines customer-first strategy and more”
Is OpenAI’s Canvas the ultimate tool for writers and coders, seamlessly blending human creativity with AI assistance? Can Microsoft’s Copilot, with its voice interaction and visual understanding, truly become an indispensable AI partner? Will ElevenLabs disrupt the audiobook industry and empower authors with AI-generated celebrity voices? Does WisprFlow hold the key to effortless content creation, transforming spoken words into polished text? And how will Google’s NotebookLM and its contextual chatbots redefine research and knowledge management? These are just a few of the questions raised by this week’s whirlwind of AI advancements, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wondering what groundbreaking innovations lie just beyond the horizon.
Intel has introduced Intel Foundry, sustainable systems foundry business aimed at the AI era. This initiative is part of Intel’s efforts to enhance its chip manufacturing capabilities while prioritizing sustainability. Continue reading “Intel unveils Foundry business for AI-Driven Systems”
Facebook is taking efforts to help prevent suicides. The social network is integrating suicide prevention tools to help people in real time on Facebook Live. It has also launched a live chat support from crisis support organizations through Messenger. Facebook will use artificial intelligence to help spot users with suicidal tendencies.
Continue reading “Facebook rolls out artificial intelligence based suicide prevention tool”
Google has invested $4.5 million CAD ($3.4 million USD) in AI research in Montreal’s Institute for Learning Algorithm (MILA). The funds will pay for seven faculty members across the institute, as well as MILA faculty at the University of Montreal and McGill University. Continue reading “Google invests $3.4 million in Montreal AI Research”
