Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever’s SSI, source says
SSI, which sources say was recently valued at $32 billion, is one of the highest-profile startups working on AI model research
Google unveils Ironwood chip to boost AI performance
The new chip is designed for "inference" computing, powering instant responses in chatbots and AI tools
China’s DeepRoute.ai teams up with Qualcomm for ADAS solutions
The technologies will support features such as urban autopilot navigation, highway driving assistance, and automated parking
ChatGPT usage hits a record as Ghibli-style AI art goes viral
The rapid growth places a strain on OpenAI’s servers, resulting in occasional outages and performance issues
OpenAI must go for-profit by year-end to secure $40 billion SoftBank deal
The artificial intelligence startup, currently backed by Microsoft, is in the final stages of raising the capital
Bill Gates predicts AI will replace humans in most jobs within a decade
Over the next decade, AI will make great medical advice and tutoring free and widely available, says Bill Gates
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek unveils advanced V3 model
The new model delivers enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities, outperforming its predecessor in benchmark tests across multiple technical metrics
Tencent unveils official T1 reasoning model amid rising AI competition
T1 model boasts faster response times and improved capabilities for processing long-form text
Tencent expands AI push with new 3D generation tools
The company launches five open-source Hunyuan3D-2.0 models, including "turbo" versions generating 3D visuals in under 30 seconds
French publishers sue Meta over AI copyright infringement
This is the first such lawsuit against an AI company in France, but similar cases have been filed in the United States
OpenAI launches Responses API to streamline AI agent development
The launch follows increased activity from Chinese AI startups introducing new models
General Motors hires first Chief AI Officer to enhance vehicle technology
Barak Turovsky will join GM's software and services engineering team, reporting to Dave Richardson, SVP of the department
DeepSeek’s chatbot embraced in China, despite global privacy concerns
The emergence of companies like DeepSeek demonstrates innovation and inclusiveness in China's technological development, says Chinese official
China’s Honor announces $10 billion AI investment over five years
China’s local governments and businesses, including home appliance makers, are integrating AI or expanding their research efforts
OpenAI partners with Chip Ganassi Racing in first motorsports collaboration
The partnership aims to integrate OpenAI’s AI technology into Ganassi’s operations, boosting on-track performance and front-office efficiency