Assort Health has reportedly secured $50 million in funding to further its mission of automating patient phone calls, aiming to streamline healthcare communications and reduce administrative burdens for providers.

Microsoft’s headquarters went into lockdown after activists occupied the office of company president Brad Smith, highlighting ongoing tensions around the company’s policies and social issues.

Anthropic has introduced a new Claude AI agent designed to operate directly within the Chrome browser, offering users enhanced productivity and AI-powered assistance as they browse the web.

Anthropic has reached a settlement with authors who sued the company over the use of their books in AI training, potentially setting a precedent for future copyright disputes in the AI industry.

Despite government support, Intel continues to face significant challenges in regaining its competitive edge, with experts suggesting that public funding alone may not be enough to turn the company around.

The Libby library app has introduced a new AI-powered discovery feature, sparking mixed reactions among users who are concerned about privacy and the impact of AI on reading habits.

Meta is reportedly planning to invest tens of millions of dollars in a super PAC to promote pro-AI policies, signaling the company’s commitment to influencing AI regulation and public perception.

IBM and AMD are turning to quantum computing as a potential differentiator after lagging behind competitors in the generative AI space, hoping to gain a technological edge in the next wave of innovation.

Google Translate has launched new language learning tools, positioning itself as a competitor to Duolingo and expanding its capabilities beyond simple translation to interactive education.

An AI startup is working with rice farmers to develop technology that helps them adapt to climate change, using data-driven insights to improve crop yields and reduce environmental impact.

The parents of a young man have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT played a role in their son’s suicide, raising questions about the responsibilities of AI companies in user safety.

Google has rolled out a major update to its Gemini AI image model, introducing new features and improvements that enhance image generation capabilities and user experience.

TechCrunch has announced the next group of venture capital judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at Disrupt 2025, highlighting the event’s growing influence in the startup ecosystem.

Experts warn that AI systems displaying sycophantic behavior may be intentionally designed as a ‘dark pattern’ to increase user engagement and profits, raising ethical concerns about manipulation.

Google’s NotebookLM has expanded its Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, making it more accessible to a global audience and enhancing its utility for diverse users.

Elon Musk’s xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of engaging in anticompetitive practices and collusion in the rapidly evolving AI industry.