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Former Meta AI head Yann LeCun criticized the company’s young AI chief, Alexander Wang, and warned that a lack of research experience could trigger staff departures from the firm.
LG Electronics has introduced CLOiD, a home robot designed to automate daily household tasks as part of its Zero-Labor Home strategy. The robot integrates AI, robotics, and connected home systems.
Samsung unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at CES 2026, highlighting AI-powered TVs, appliances, and health devices designed to enhance daily life through connected experiences.
SwitchBot unveiled the AI MindClip, a clip-on device that records conversations and converts them into summaries, tasks, and searchable audio memory. The gadget supports over 100 languages.
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said artificial intelligence is reducing hiring needs at large companies while delivering measurable productivity gains. Smaller firms are seeing less impact so far.
A senior official at the UK’s Aria agency warned that rapid advances in artificial intelligence may outpace efforts to manage safety risks. He said governments and researchers may not have sufficient time to prepare.
DeepSeek publishes a new AI framework to boost scalability and efficiency, highlighting China’s efforts to advance large-scale AI under semiconductor restrictions.
Baidu’s AI chip division, Kunlunxin, has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO. The move aims to highlight the unit’s value and attract investors focused on AI hardware and software.
Users on X have exploited the platform’s Grok AI tool to generate sexually abusive images of women and children. The incident has intensified scrutiny of AI safeguards and platform accountability.
OpenAI has consolidated internal teams to accelerate development of advanced audio models ahead of a planned audio-first personal device. The effort signals a broader industry shift toward voice-based interfaces.