A Deezer–Ipsos survey shows 97% of listeners cannot distinguish AI-generated songs from human-created tracks, raising concerns over ethics, royalties, and transparency in the music industry.
Microsoft-backed startup Veir is adapting superconducting cables for data centers, offering systems that deliver megawatts of power in minimal space while reducing heat and energy loss.
Google introduces Private AI Compute, a cloud platform that combines Gemini models with advanced privacy protections, allowing AI to process sensitive data securely without user exposure.
Russia debuted its first AI-powered humanoid robot, Aidol, in Moscow, but the presentation faltered as the robot fell during its stage demonstration.
Figma has opened a new office in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen ties with its developer community and expand adoption of AI-powered features like Figma Make.
OpenAI’s Sora video app could be costing the company up to $15 million per day, as millions of free AI-generated clips push compute expenses far beyond revenue, Forbes estimates.
nvestor Michael Burry alleges that major AI infrastructure firms are overstating profits by extending chip depreciation timelines, potentially inflating industry earnings by $176 billion.
OpenAI is providing a free year of ChatGPT Plus to U.S. servicemembers and veterans within 12 months of separation, helping them navigate career, education, and life transitions.
SoftBank has sold its entire $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia to help fund a $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, part of its broader push into artificial intelligence and advanced robotics.
ElevenLabs introduced the Iconic Voice Marketplace, a platform allowing brands to license AI-generated voices of famous figures with performer consent and transparent compensation.
Google will invest €5.5 billion ($6.41 billion) in Germany to expand its cloud and data center capacity, building new facilities in Hesse as part of its European infrastructure strategy.
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is reportedly preparing to leave the company to start his own AI venture focused on world models, signaling a major shift for Meta’s research division.
AI startup Wonderful secured $100 million in Series A funding led by Index Ventures to expand its multilingual, enterprise-grade AI agent platform across new global markets.
Google shared an update on the Gemini for Home voice assistant rollout, addressing user feedback, clarifying multi-home setup issues, and confirming expansion to more markets starting in Q1 2026.
Google is rolling out Gemini to the Google TV Streamer, replacing Google Assistant and enabling more natural, conversational voice interactions for entertainment and general queries.