Alibaba’s AI Push Comes at a Cost, Profits Drop 66%
Alibaba reported a sharp profit decline and missed revenue expectations, as heavy AI and cloud investments impacted quarterly results.
Alibaba reported a sharp profit decline and missed revenue expectations, as heavy AI and cloud investments impacted quarterly results.
Amazon has launched Alexa+ in the UK, offering early access to its AI-powered assistant with localized features and broader device integration.
Pentagon staff and contractors are resisting orders to phase out Anthropic’s AI tools, citing performance concerns and operational disruption. The ban highlights tensions between policy decisions and AI adoption.
Meta will shut down the VR version of Horizon Worlds and transition the platform to mobile-only. The move reflects a broader shift away from metaverse investments toward AI.
Crypto.com is cutting 12 percent of its workforce as it shifts toward AI-driven operations, reflecting a broader trend across tech and crypto firms.
Runway introduced a real-time AI video model capable of generating HD output in under 100ms, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA.
Google has upgraded Stitch into a full AI-native design platform that converts natural language into interactive UI prototypes. The update introduces a design agent, voice input, and a new design system format.
The UK government is considering mandatory labels for AI-generated content as part of broader efforts to address disinformation and copyright challenges.
BMG sues Anthropic over alleged use of copyrighted lyrics in AI training, adding to growing legal pressure on generative AI companies.
OpenAI introduced GPT-5.4 mini and nano, smaller models optimized for speed, cost, and high-volume AI workloads such as coding and automation.
Anthropic conducted a large-scale global study to understand how users perceive AI, revealing diverse expectations, benefits, and concerns shaping real-world adoption.
Surging investment in AI data centers is fueling demand for skilled trade workers, creating labor shortages and rising wages. The trend highlights the physical infrastructure behind AI growth.
AI collaboration startup Cove is shutting down as its team joins Microsoft, signaling continued consolidation in the AI productivity tools market.
Sahara AI and Microsoft introduced MATHVISTA, an open-source benchmark designed to evaluate AI reasoning and decision-making. The tool is gaining traction across major tech institutions.
Meta has introduced a desktop version of Manus, enabling its AI agent to operate directly on users’ devices. The move intensifies competition in the fast-growing AI agent market.