A foundation model is trained on broad datasets at large scale so it can serve as a base for many downstream applications. Rather than learning only one narrow task, it develops general capabilities that can be accessed through prompting, connected tools, retrieval, or additional training. Large language models are a familiar example, while other foundation models work with images, audio, video, code, or several data types together. Building them requires extensive computing resources and careful data preparation, but many organizations use existing models through hosted services or open weights. Their broad reuse also spreads underlying limitations: bias, security weaknesses, licensing concerns, and factual errors may affect numerous products unless developers evaluate the model within each specific context.
Kling 4.0 is publicly available with 30-second videos, stereo audio and keyframe controls, while MCP support lets AI assistants handle generation.
Jensen Huang urges cooperation with Chinese AI researchers as the industry debates how to manage advanced systems and maintain effective human control.
H2O.ai’s 2026 AI 100 recognizes model builders, researchers and business leaders, with honorees spanning nearly 90 organizations worldwide.
Google opens Gemini 4 Argon to Pro and Ultra subscribers, developers and businesses, with introductory API pricing and a million-token working window.
Epic is shifting developers toward AI-generated code and art as its Disney shooter reportedly slips, while Tim Sweeney promises more ambitious creative output.
Kristalina Georgieva warns AI could reshape 40% of jobs worldwide, with young graduates facing pressure as routine entry-level work is automated.
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy Decart for around $7 billion, targeting a startup whose real-time AI models and software already run on AWS Trainium.
Odyssey-3 generates worlds that respond to actions, leads a published physics benchmark and powers robot demonstrations. Flash is available to try in a browser.
ChatGPT can now build interactive diagrams, maps, calculators and games inside answers. Intelligent UI is rolling out with GPT-6 across free and paid plans.
OpenAI’s annualized revenue was nearing $50 billion, below earlier reports near $70 billion. Different treatment of partner sales helps explain the gap.