OpenAI halts erotic chatbot plans to focus on core AI products, amid internal concerns and broader strategy shifts toward a unified AI platform.
Google has introduced TurboQuant, a new compression algorithm that reduces memory usage in AI systems while maintaining accuracy, improving performance in large models and search.
Harvey raised $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, highlighting investor demand for AI applications in specialized industries like legal services.
Google is expanding its Lyria 3 Pro model across products, enabling advanced AI-generated music with greater control and longer compositions.
Space stocks rallied after reports that SpaceX may file for an IPO, highlighting growing investor interest in space and AI infrastructure markets.
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a ban on large AI data centers, citing environmental and regulatory concerns tied to rapid infrastructure expansion.
President Donald Trump has appointed top tech executives, including leaders from Meta, Nvidia, and Oracle, to a council shaping U.S. AI policy and strategy.
Meta brings back Hugo Barra to boost AI agent development, signaling a shift from VR to AI infrastructure and next-generation computing platforms.
A U.S. judge signaled skepticism toward the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic, suggesting the move may be punitive rather than based on national security risks.
Italy ranks as the top travel destination for 2026, while AI tools are increasingly influencing how trips are planned, according to a global travel survey.
BlackRock says investors are concentrating on bitcoin and ether, while AI is emerging as a more powerful force shaping crypto’s long-term role as infrastructure.
OpenAI will discontinue its Sora video app, ending a major partnership with Disney and signaling a retreat from generative video amid legal and cost pressures.
OpenAI will discontinue its Sora video-generation app, signaling a strategic shift toward core AI products amid rising competition and high compute costs.
New research shows that telling AI models they are “experts” can reduce accuracy in tasks like coding and math, while improving safety and alignment outcomes.
OpenAI has overhauled ChatGPT’s shopping features, focusing on product discovery after scaling back its Instant Checkout initiative. The update introduces visual browsing and merchant integrations.