A U.S. appeals court has denied Anthropic’s request to pause a Pentagon blacklist, allowing restrictions on its AI use in defense contracts to remain during litigation.
Meta has unveiled Muse Spark, a multimodal AI model with advanced reasoning and multi-agent capabilities, marking a step toward its vision of personal superintelligence.
OpenAI has introduced a policy blueprint aimed at strengthening U.S. child safety protections in the age of AI. The framework focuses on laws, reporting standards, and built-in safeguards.
Rune Labs has launched an AI-powered companion for Parkinson’s patients, offering real-time, personalized support based on wearable data. The tool aims to improve symptom management and clinical care.
Global humanoid and quadruped robot shipments are projected to reach 810,000 units by 2030, driven by enterprise adoption. China currently dominates both supply and demand.
New research shows AI is speeding up how quickly early-career employees become productive, while raising expectations and reshaping traditional entry-level roles.
Unionized ProPublica staff staged a one-day strike over job protections and AI policy disputes. The walkout highlights growing tensions around AI use in newsrooms.
Spotify is expanding its Prompted Playlist feature to include podcasts, aiming to improve discovery through AI-driven, personalized recommendations. The move broadens how users explore content beyond music.
Atlassian launches AI Remix and Confluence agents to convert data into visuals, apps, and presentations within existing workflows.
Google has released AI Edge Eloquent, an offline-first dictation app that converts speech into polished text using on-device AI.
Alphabet is ramping up large-scale AI investments as its early bet on SpaceX approaches a potential $100 billion return. CEO Sundar Pichai says the AI boom is creating new opportunities.
Alibaba and China Telecom are building a major AI data center powered by Alibaba’s own chips, marking a push toward domestic infrastructure amid U.S. restrictions.
Anthropic has launched Project Glasswing with major tech partners to use advanced AI for identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities. The move comes as AI models reach unprecedented offensive cyber capabilities.
Google Maps introduces Gemini AI captions and contribution tools, streamlining user-generated content and local discovery features.
Google is adding new mental health features to Gemini, including crisis detection tools and direct hotline access. The company is also committing $30 million to expand global support services.