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Anthropic Is Readying a Voice Assistant Feature to Rival OpenAI
Anthropic is preparing to launch a voice assistant feature designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s offerings, marking a significant step in the AI voice assistant market.
Trump Tech Aide Calls for ‘Creative’ R&D Push After Budget Cuts
A senior technology aide from the Trump administration urges innovative approaches to research and development following significant budget reductions.
Meetings Won’t Be the Same When the Boss Sends an AI Bot
The CEO of a meeting-transcription company has developed a digital avatar capable of attending meetings on his behalf, envisioning a future where AI avatars represent corporate leaders.
Trade Tensions With China Clear Path for Salt-Powered Batteries
Amid escalating trade tensions with China, sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention as a viable alternative to lithium-ion technology.
AI to Prop Up Fossil Fuels and Slow Emissions Decline, BNEF Says
BloombergNEF reports that artificial intelligence could inadvertently support fossil fuel industries, potentially slowing global emissions reductions.
Microsoft’s Data Center Pause Caught Ohio Officials by Surprise
Microsoft unexpectedly paused its $1 billion AI data center project in Ohio, surprising local officials and raising questions about the company’s AI strategy.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek claims its ChatGPT rival operates at significantly lower costs, challenging prevailing assumptions about AI expenses.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
Analysis reveals a strong correlation between proximity to data centers and power distortions in US homes, highlighting AI’s significant energy demands.