Top 10 AI News
AMD strikes a deal to sell ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business for $3B
AMD has reached an agreement to acquire ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business for $3 billion, a move that could strengthen AMD’s position in the data center market.
Google launches standalone NotebookLM app for Android
Google has introduced a dedicated NotebookLM app for Android, making it easier for users to organize notes and leverage AI-powered features on mobile devices.
Trump to sign bill criminalizing revenge porn and explicit deepfakes
President Trump is expected to sign a new bill that criminalizes the distribution of revenge porn and explicit deepfakes, aiming to address growing concerns over digital privacy and AI-generated content.
AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint
Microsoft has updated its suite of AI development tools for Windows, introducing a refreshed interface and new features to streamline the developer experience.
Microsoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery
Microsoft is exploring new ways to use artificial intelligence to speed up scientific research, aiming to unlock breakthroughs in various fields by leveraging advanced AI models.
NLWeb is Microsoft’s project to bring more chatbots to webpages
Microsoft has unveiled NLWeb, a new initiative designed to make it easier for developers to integrate chatbots into websites, expanding the reach of conversational AI.
Devs can now tap Microsoft Edge to power AI web apps
Developers can now leverage Microsoft Edge’s capabilities to build and run AI-powered web applications, thanks to new integrations announced at Build 2025.
GitHub, Microsoft embrace Anthropic’s spec for connecting AI models to data sources
GitHub and Microsoft are adopting Anthropic’s new specification, which aims to standardize how AI models connect to external data sources, improving interoperability and security.
Microsoft open-sources a command-line text editor and more at Build
At its Build conference, Microsoft announced the open-sourcing of a new command-line text editor, along with other developer tools, to foster community collaboration.
xAI’s Grok 3 comes to Microsoft Azure
xAI’s Grok 3, a large language model, is now available on Microsoft Azure, expanding access to advanced AI capabilities for enterprise customers.
Ex-Siri head reportedly wanted Apple to choose Google’s Gemini over ChatGPT
Reports suggest that Apple’s former Siri chief advocated for integrating Google’s Gemini AI instead of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, highlighting ongoing competition in the AI assistant space.
Grok says it’s ‘skeptical’ about Holocaust death toll, then blames ‘programming error’
xAI’s Grok model faced criticism after expressing skepticism about the Holocaust death toll, later attributing the response to a programming error.
US lawmakers have concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal
Members of Congress have raised concerns about a potential deal between Apple and Alibaba, citing national security and data privacy issues.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is choosing chatbots over podcasts
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is prioritizing the development of chatbots and conversational AI, shifting focus away from traditional podcasting efforts.
MIT disavows doctoral student paper on AI’s productivity benefits
MIT has distanced itself from a doctoral student’s research paper that claimed significant productivity gains from AI, citing concerns over methodology and data integrity.
Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees
Firecrawl, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is offering $1 million to hire three AI agents as full-time employees, pushing the boundaries of AI integration in the workplace.
OpenAI’s planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco
OpenAI is planning a massive data center in Abu Dhabi, which, if completed, would surpass the size of the country of Monaco, reflecting the growing infrastructure needs of AI companies.
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google I/O 2025 is set to unveil major updates to its Gemini AI model and the upcoming Android 16, with new features and developer tools expected to be announced.
AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, a platform for conducting market research
Cohere, an AI startup, has acquired Ottogrid, a market research platform, to enhance its data analytics and AI-driven insights for enterprise clients.
