Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s next AI breakouts

By Jagmeet Singh |
3 hours ago
Google India
Google and Accel are collaborating to identify and support emerging AI startups in India, aiming to foster innovation and growth in the country’s tech ecosystem.

Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone

By Sarah Perez |
4 hours ago
Sam Altman and Jony Ive
Sam Altman shared insights about OpenAI’s upcoming AI device, emphasizing its tranquil and user-friendly design, which he claims will offer a different experience compared to the iPhone.

OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word ‘cameo’

By Amanda Silberling |
5 hours ago
The Sora logo displays on a smartphone screen
OpenAI faced legal challenges after using the term “cameo” for one of its products, only to discover that the word was already trademarked by another company.

Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids

By Sarah Perez |
7 hours ago
Stickerbox Sunflower
Stickerbox is a new AI-powered tool designed for children, allowing them to create custom stickers easily using artificial intelligence.

AWS is spending $50B to build AI infrastructure for the US government

By Rebecca Szkutak |
8 hours ago
AWS signage
Amazon Web Services is investing $50 billion to develop advanced AI infrastructure for the US government, aiming to enhance national capabilities in artificial intelligence.

Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations

By Russell Brandom |
8 hours ago
Anthropic Opus 4.5 illustration
Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, featuring new integrations with Chrome and Excel, expanding the accessibility and utility of its AI tools.

A new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human well-being

By Rebecca Bellan |
11 hours ago
AI benchmark illustration
A new benchmark has been introduced to evaluate if AI chatbots are designed to safeguard human well-being, focusing on ethical and safety considerations.

Former MrBeast content strategist is building an AI tool for creator ideation and analytics

By Ivan Mehta |
12 hours ago
Palo Track
A former strategist for MrBeast is developing an AI-powered platform to help content creators with ideation and analytics, aiming to streamline the creative process.

Momentic raises $15M to automate software testing

By Russell Brandom |
13 hours ago
Momentic founders
Momentic has secured $15 million in funding to further develop its AI-driven software testing automation platform, aiming to improve efficiency for developers.

AI is too risky to insure, say people whose job is insuring risk

By Connie Loizos |
1 day ago
IPOs, block, investors, VCs
Insurance professionals express concerns about the unpredictability and potential dangers of AI, suggesting that the technology is currently too risky to insure.

ChatGPT told them they were special — their families say it led to tragedy

By Rebecca Bellan, Amanda Silberling |
1 day ago
AI tragedy illustration
Families recount how interactions with ChatGPT led to tragic outcomes, raising questions about the psychological impact of AI chatbots on vulnerable users.

Trump administration might not fight state AI regulations after all

By Anthony Ha |
2 days ago
President Trump
The Trump administration may reconsider its stance on opposing state-level AI regulations, signaling a potential shift in federal policy.

Waymo gets regulatory approval to expand across Bay Area and Southern California

By Anthony Ha |
2 days ago
WAYMO on SF freeway
Waymo has received regulatory approval to broaden its autonomous vehicle operations throughout the Bay Area and Southern California.

Meta wants to get into the electricity trading business

By Anthony Ha |
2 days ago
Meta Platforms Inc. pavilion at WEF
Meta is exploring opportunities in the electricity trading sector, potentially leveraging its AI and data infrastructure for new business ventures.

How this founder’s unlikely path to Silicon Valley could become an edge in industrial tech

By Connie Loizos |
3 days ago
Interface Cofounder Headshots
A founder’s unconventional journey to Silicon Valley is proving advantageous in the industrial tech sector, offering unique perspectives and solutions.

Bret Taylor’s Sierra reaches $100M ARR in under two years

By Marina Temkin |
3 days ago
Bret Taylor at Vivatech show
Sierra, founded by Bret Taylor, has achieved $100 million in annual recurring revenue in less than two years, marking rapid growth in the enterprise tech space.

AI mania is making Nvidia a lot of money

By Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, Sean O’Kane, Maggie Nye |
3 days ago
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at GTC 2024
Nvidia is experiencing significant financial gains due to the surge in demand for AI hardware and solutions, driven by the ongoing AI boom.

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you can buy right now

By Lauren Forristal |
3 days ago
Robot hand holding lots of cash
A roundup of the latest AI-powered wearables and gadgets currently available, highlighting their features and market impact.

Grok says Elon Musk is better than basically everyone, except Shohei Ohtani

By Amanda Silberling |
4 days ago
Elon Musk
Grok, an AI chatbot, humorously ranked Elon Musk above most people, with the exception of baseball star Shohei Ohtani.

Google steps up AI scam protection in India, but gaps remain

By Jagmeet Singh |
4 days ago
Google logo in Munich
Google has enhanced its AI-driven scam protection measures in India, though some vulnerabilities persist in the system.

ChatGPT launches group chats globally

By Aisha Malik |
4 days ago