Silicon Valley Is Raving about A Madeinchina Ai Model

A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups

Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

The New York Times - 23h

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services

ABC News - 3d

Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry

Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.

VentureBeat - 1d

Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’

One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”

Wired - 1d

Together AI’s $305M bet: Reasoning models like DeepSeek-R1 are increasing, not decreasing, GPU demand

The demands of DeepSeek's advanced reasoning capabilities are pushing enterprises toward Together AI's optimized infrastructure platform.

VentureBeat - 16h

Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple’s complicated lineup.

Wired - 43m

When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy

The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.

The New York Times - 8h

I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists

WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.

Wired - 1d

OpenInfer raises $8M for AI inference at the edge

OpenInfer has raised $8 million in funding to redefine AI inference for edge applications. It’s the brain child of Behnam Bastani and Reza Nourai, who spent nearly a decade of building and scaling ...

VentureBeat - 1d

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - 22h

What to know about Mitch McConnell's decision to retire

Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 17h

About all this ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’ chatter

Nice global financial system you got there, be a shame if something happened to it

Financial Times - 45m

Ukraine is launching a new drone supply model to slash delivery times to troops

Yahoo News - 3h

Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible

After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.

Wired - 2d

HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

The New York Times - 2d

Crunchbase’s AI can predict startup success with 95% accuracy—will it change investing?

Crunchbase pivots to AI-powered predictions engine with 95% accuracy for startup funding rounds, abandoning historical data in favor of predictive intelligence that forecasts acquisitions and ...

VentureBeat - 2d

A Stytch in time: Connected Apps untangles authorization tie-ups for AI agents

Stytch Connected Apps enables AI agents and third-party apps to authenticate, access data and take action on behalf of users.

VentureBeat - 2d

This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.

Inc. - 1d

Xbox’s AI initiative with Muse is an attempt to read the tea leaves, not the room

Earlier today, the heads of Microsoft’s Xbox division revealed Muse, a generative AI model that intends to create both visuals and gameplay for games. The model, which was trained on the largely ...

VentureBeat - 1d

Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI

Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.

Inc. - 1d

Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...

VentureBeat - 1d

Voltron Data just partnered with Accenture to solve one of AI’s biggest headaches

Voltron Data partners with Accenture to revolutionize enterprise data processing with GPU-powered analytics engine Theseus, promising up to 100x performance gains for AI-driven companies facing ...

VentureBeat - 1d

Invisible, autonomous and hackable: The AI agent dilemma no one saw coming

How can enterprises protect against the unique vulnerabilities of AI agents? Consider treating them as their own identities.

VentureBeat - 1d

Robot Startup Figure Reveals an AI Breakthrough Called Helix

The company also released a video showing two humanoid robots putting away groceries. It’s worth watching.

Inc. - 20h

Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive

Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this year

Financial Times - 18h

Alibaba shares jump 14% after pledge to invest ‘aggressively’ in AI

Chinese tech group says it will spend more on artificial intelligence in next three years than over past decade

Financial Times - 9h

Musubi, AI content moderation startup, raises $5 million in seed funding

Musubi, a startup that uses AI to moderate online content, raised $5 million in a seed round.

CNBC - 5h

Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers

DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.

CNBC - 3h

Arizona moves to ban AI use in reviewing medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers passed new legislation Thursday aiming to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in reviewing medical claims.

NBC News - 47m

GOP privacy hawks brush off concerns about DOGE data dives

Politico - 2d

Oscars flashback: Documentaries about children prevailed 20 years ago

'Born Into Brothels' and a short about children marching during the civil rights era won Oscar gold in 2005.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

What Patriots' latest roster move says about team's power structure

The Patriots' release of Sione Takitaki offers a clue as to who's really in charge of personnel decisions in New England, says Phil Perry.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy

The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1d

Why Did QR Codes Appear on About 1,000 Graves in Munich?

The mystery has bewildered city workers and set off a police investigation.

The New York Times - 1d

What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay

The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.

The New York Times - 1d

Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies

Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.

Inc. - 19h

Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far

Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...

CBS News - 16h

Trump Meets With Tiger Woods About Merging PGA Tour with LIV Golf

The president has been agitating recently to repair the divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf that has shadowed professional golf for several years.

The New York Times - 16h

What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths

A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.

BBC News - 16h

Fired Army veteran speaks out about federal layoffs

Army Veteran Nelson Feliz, Sr., who spent more than a decade working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, is speaking out about his experience as one of the many federal workers who was let go ...

NBC News - 14h

Silicon Valley Is Raving about A Madeinchina Ai Model

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