Top 10 AI News
Grok says it’s ‘skeptical’ about Holocaust death toll, then blames ‘programming error’
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, recently made headlines after expressing skepticism about the Holocaust death toll, later attributing the statement to a ‘programming error.’ The incident has sparked discussions about the reliability and ethical programming of AI systems.
U.S. lawmakers have concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal
U.S. lawmakers are raising questions about a potential deal between Apple and Alibaba, citing concerns over data privacy and national security. The scrutiny comes as tech giants increasingly collaborate across borders, prompting debates about regulatory oversight.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is choosing chatbots over podcasts
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is prioritizing the development of AI chatbots over traditional media like podcasts, reflecting the company’s focus on conversational AI and its integration into everyday digital experiences.
MIT disavows doctoral student paper on AI’s productivity benefits
MIT has publicly distanced itself from a doctoral student’s paper that claimed significant productivity benefits from AI, citing concerns over the research’s methodology and conclusions.
Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees
Firecrawl, a Y Combinator-backed startup, has announced plans to pay $1 million to hire three AI agents as full-time employees, highlighting the growing trend of integrating AI into core business operations.
OpenAI’s planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco
OpenAI is planning a massive data center in Abu Dhabi, which would reportedly be larger than the entire country of Monaco, signaling the scale of infrastructure needed for advanced AI development.
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 platform and the upcoming Android 16, with expectations for new features and integrations across Google’s ecosystem.
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-driven insights and expand its AI-powered research capabilities.
AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing
Moonvalley, a startup specializing in AI-generated video, has raised $53 million in new funding, according to recent filings, as demand for generative video content continues to grow.
Is $1 billion a lot of money these days?
A panel of experts discusses whether $1 billion still holds the same weight in today’s tech investment landscape, considering the rapid growth and valuation of AI startups.
OpenAI launches Codex, an AI coding agent, in ChatGPT
OpenAI has integrated Codex, its AI-powered coding agent, into ChatGPT, enabling users to generate and debug code more efficiently within the popular chatbot interface.
xAI blames Grok’s obsession with white genocide on an ‘unauthorized modification’
xAI has attributed Grok’s controversial responses about ‘white genocide’ to an unauthorized modification, raising questions about AI content moderation and oversight.
Sam Altman’s goal for ChatGPT to remember ‘your whole life’ is both exciting and disturbing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman envisions a future where ChatGPT can remember a user’s entire life, a prospect that excites some and alarms others due to privacy and ethical implications.
Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models
Windsurf, a startup focused on ‘vibe-coding,’ has launched its own in-house AI models to enhance its unique approach to software development and user experience.
Fake fired Twitter worker ‘Rahul Ligma’ is a real engineer with an AI data startup used by Harvard
Rahul Ligma, known for a viral Twitter prank, is actually an engineer leading an AI data startup whose technology is now being used by Harvard University.
Programmers bore the brunt of Microsoft’s layoffs in its home state as AI writes up to 30% of its code
Microsoft’s recent layoffs in its home state disproportionately affected programmers, as the company reports that AI now writes up to 30% of its codebase.
Anthropic’s lawyer was forced to apologize after Claude hallucinated a legal citation
A lawyer representing Anthropic had to issue an apology after the company’s AI, Claude, generated a fabricated legal citation, highlighting ongoing challenges with AI-generated content.
Google rolls out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome
Google has introduced new AI-powered and accessibility features to its Android and Chrome platforms, aiming to improve usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
Cognichip emerges from stealth with the goal of using generative AI to develop new chips
Cognichip, a new startup, has come out of stealth mode with ambitions to leverage generative AI for designing next-generation semiconductor chips.
Top 10 AI News
How Apple Fell Behind in the AI Race
Apple’s efforts to develop its own generative AI have left it trailing behind competitors like OpenAI and Google, raising concerns about the company’s future in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Why Apple Still Hasn’t Cracked AI
Insiders reveal that Apple’s continued struggles with artificial intelligence threaten the iPhone’s dominance and the company’s ambitions for future products like robots.
America’s Leading Alien Hunters Depend on AI to Speed Their Search
Harvard’s Galileo Project is using advanced AI to analyze vast amounts of data in the search for extraterrestrial life, bringing academic rigor to a field once considered fringe.
Beyond Nvidia, Four Things to Know at Asia’s Biggest Tech Show
Asia’s largest technology event highlights not just Nvidia’s dominance, but also emerging trends and companies shaping the future of AI and semiconductors.
Nvidia CEO Sees No Evidence of AI Chip Diversion Into China
Nvidia’s CEO states there is no indication that its AI chips are being diverted to China, amid ongoing scrutiny of technology exports and global supply chains.
OpenAI to Help UAE Develop One of World’s Biggest Data Centers
OpenAI is partnering with the United Arab Emirates to build one of the world’s largest data centers, aiming to boost the region’s AI capabilities and infrastructure.
OpenAI Takes on Google, Anthropic With New AI Agent for Coders
OpenAI has launched a new AI agent designed to assist coders, intensifying competition with Google and Anthropic in the rapidly growing AI development tools market.
Silicon Valley Is Coming for the Pentagon’s $1 Trillion Budget
The Trump administration is encouraging startups to transform the US military, setting the stage for a major shift in how the world’s largest defense budget is spent.
What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Can Learn From Israeli Air Defenses
A close look at Israel’s upgraded air defense system reveals lessons for the US as it considers building a missile shield inspired by the Iron Dome.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese startup DeepSeek claims its ChatGPT rival operates at a fraction of the cost, raising questions about the sustainability of massive AI budgets.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
Analysis of US home data shows a strong link between proximity to data centers and high levels of power distortions, highlighting the energy demands of AI infrastructure.
Bloomberg Technology: The 10 People Shaping Tech From AI Startups to Venture Capital
Meet the up-and-coming leaders who are shaping the future of Big Tech, startups, and venture capital in the AI era.
AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything
The AI boom is driving unprecedented demand for data, chips, real estate, power, and water, straining global resources and infrastructure.
Why AI Is So Expensive
The high costs of AI development are driven by the need for powerful hardware, vast datasets, and significant energy consumption.
AI Can Write, But Is It Any Good at Picking Stocks?
AI’s ability to generate text is well known, but its effectiveness in stock picking remains under scrutiny as investors test its real-world performance.
Why AI Is Next Flashpoint in US-China Tech Rivalry
Artificial intelligence has become a central battleground in the ongoing technology competition between the US and China, with both nations racing for dominance.
Microsoft Will Need to Take on OpenAI to Hit AI Goals
Microsoft faces the challenge of competing with OpenAI as it pursues ambitious goals in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
Trump Plans to Rescind Biden-Era AI Chip Curbs
Donald Trump is planning to roll back restrictions on AI chip exports imposed during the Biden administration, a move that could reshape the global semiconductor market.
Nvidia CEO on Tariffs, AI Chips, China Competition
Nvidia’s CEO discusses the impact of tariffs, the AI chip market, and competition with China in a rapidly changing global tech landscape.