OpenAI plans to decrease its revenue share to Microsoft from 20% to 10% by 2030, amidst restructuring into a public benefit corporation.
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Hugging Face introduces Open Computer Agent, a free, cloud-hosted AI tool that performs tasks on a Linux VM, showcasing the growing capabilities of open AI models.
Kisson Lin, CEO of Tanka, will discuss the future of AI in startups at a major tech conference, highlighting how AI can revolutionize team efficiency and solopreneurship.
Google introduces the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), an AI model with enhanced coding and web development capabilities, ahead of its I/O developer conference.
Perplexity AI is launching Comet, an AI-fueled web browser this month, aiming to revolutionize online research and browsing with intuitive AI assistance and privacy features.
Apple is reportedly shaking up its iPhone release schedule, introducing a split launch strategy starting with the iPhone 18 in 2026 to accommodate more models and maintain market dominance.
US companies are increasingly turning to Latin America for AI-skilled developers, with platforms like Revelo seeing a surge in demand for post-training LLM expertise.
Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to allow external payment options in the US, following a court order, marking a significant shift in its revenue model.
FutureHouse, backed by Eric Schmidt, launches an AI-powered platform designed to accelerate scientific research, despite skepticism about AI’s current capabilities in the field.
Google is removing the waitlist for its AI Mode, expanding access and adding new functionalities like local search enhancements and the ability to resume past searches, making it a stronger competitor in the AI search space.
Google is rolling out AI Mode to more users, including those not in the Labs program, with new features like visual cards for places and products.
Tools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman, introduces its World ID eyeball-scanning technology in the US, aiming to verify human identity in an AI-dominated digital world.
The Rivian R1S Gen 2 combines rugged design with electric efficiency, offering a luxurious and adventurous driving experience.
Meta predicts its generative AI products could bring in between $460 billion and $1.4 trillion by 2035, alongside revealing massive investments in AI development and infrastructure.
Google is investing in the training of 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices in the U.S. to meet the escalating power demands of AI, as detailed in their latest white paper.
Google is developing a child-friendly version of its Gemini AI assistant, complete with parental controls and educational features, aiming to introduce AI to kids safely.
Amazon has updated its Q Business AI assistant to allow companies to create public-facing chatbots, enabling anonymous user access for customer support and information retrieval.
Meta’s latest update to its Ray-Ban smart glasses privacy policy significantly expands data collection for AI training, raising privacy concerns.
Anthropic supports U.S. AI chip export controls to compete with China but suggests adjustments to the proposed restrictions, emphasizing government-to-government agreements for Tier 2 countries.
Wikipedia announces a three-year AI strategy focused on enhancing human editors’ capabilities with AI tools, not replacing them, emphasizing human-centered values and open-source technologies.
Supio, an AI-driven platform for legal analysis, has raised $60 million in funding to expand its operations and enhance its market presence, signaling a major shift in legal tech adoption.
Google’s NotebookLM now features AI podcast hosts capable of delivering content in over 50 languages, making learning and research more accessible globally.
Meta introduces a new AI app powered by Llama 4, offering personalized conversations and a unique social feature to share AI interactions with friends.
Meta introduces the Llama API at LlamaCon, offering developers tools to build, fine-tune, and evaluate AI models, starting with Llama 3.3 8B, in a competitive open model space.
Amazon has launched the first batch of its Project Kuiper satellites, marking a significant step in its plan to provide global internet coverage from space.
Dex, a UK startup, is transforming the recruitment landscape with its AI-powered talent agent, securing $3.1M in pre-seed funding led by A16z’s Speedrun fund to enhance job matching and retention.
OpenAI enhances ChatGPT’s search capabilities with shopping features, offering personalized product recommendations and direct purchase links, aiming to compete with Google’s dominance in online shopping searches.
Hugging Face launches the SO-101, a 3D-printable robotic arm starting at $100, designed for AI builders with improved motors and reinforcement learning capabilities.
Brooklyn artist Nim Ben-Reuven’s Chat Haus is a cardboard coworking space for AI chatbots, blending humor with commentary on the rapid changes in the creative industries due to AI.
Meta is reportedly developing high-end smart glasses with a display unit, aiming for a 2025 launch that could compete directly with Apple’s product releases.