Tencent unveils AI model claiming faster replies than DeepSeek-R1
Chinese tech giant Tencent has unveiled a new AI model, Hunyuan Turbo S, which it claims can respond to queries in under…
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Meta’s decision to end third-party fact-checking ‘pragmatic’ – Reddit
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian called Meta’s decision to end third-party fact-checking a “pragmatic” move, suggesting the program was unsustainable and ineffective. In…
Amazon launches Alexa+ with AI upgrades
Amazon has introduced Alexa+, a new AI-powered version of its digital assistant, featuring enhanced natural language processing, personalized interactions, and improved smart…
Alibaba releases AI video generation model for free
Alibaba has announced that its video and image-generating AI model, Wan 2.1, is now publicly available as open-source software. This move is…
Customers disappointed as Tesla updates autopilot software in China
Tesla’s latest Autopilot update in China added a city navigation feature on Tuesday, but many owners were disappointed, saying it fell short…
Alibaba to invest $53bn in AI, marking major shift
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. plans to invest over 380 billion yuan ($53 billion) in AI infrastructure, including data centers, over the next…
Musk’s Starlink faces growing competition in satellite internet race
Elon Musk’s Starlink is facing growing competition from China’s state-backed “G60 Starlink” project and Amazon’s Project Kuiper, founded by Jeff Bezos. Shanghai-based…
Microsoft pulls back on AI data centre leases – Report
Microsoft is canceling a significant number of data center leases in the United States, which may signal concerns about overbuilding AI computing…
Google, Meta criticize Europe’s strict AI rules
Executives from Google and Meta claim that strict regulations are holding back Europe’s AI industry, echoing concerns from the Trump administration that…
OpenAI tops 400m users amid rising competition from DeepSeek
OpenAI is growing fast, driven by major partnerships like Microsoft, frequent AI model updates, and broader product integration desspite strong competition from…
Google unveils AI tool to assist biomedical research
Alex Omenye Tech giant Google has developed an artificial intelligence tool designed to act as a virtual collaborator for biomedical scientists, the…
Apple launches affordable iPhone 16e with AI-powered performance
Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, a new addition to its lineup that offers advanced features at a more…