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
Amazon launches Alexa+ to upgrade voice assistant with generative AI
Alexa+ will be free for Amazon Prime members and cost $19.99 per month for non-Prime users
Alibaba releases Wan 2.1 as open-source AI rival to DeepSeek, Sora
The company also announces plans to invest $52 billion over the next three years to strengthen its AI and cloud computing infrastructure
Alibaba to open-source video and image-generating AI model Wan 2.1
The move follows the recent launch of open-source AI models by DeepSeek, which have gained global attention for their performance
DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough continues with accelerated R2 launch
The company aims for R2 to improve coding capabilities and expand beyond English-language reasoning
Qatar signs deal with Scale AI to use AI to boost government services
The deal allows Qatar's government to adopt tools such as predictive analytics, automation and advanced data analysis
Alibaba to invest $52.4 billion in AI and cloud computing over three years
Alibaba's planned investment surpasses its total spending on AI and cloud computing over the past decade
OpenAI bans accounts tied to China and North Korea for malicious AI activity
Authoritarian regimes try to leverage AI against the U.S. and their own people and uses AI tools to detect such operations, says OpenAI
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati launches AI startup with former OpenAI team
Thinking Machines Lab aims to develop AI systems that integrate human values and expand AI applications beyond competitors