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xAI fixes Grok 4 after AI bot posts antisemitic content
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X expands AI chatbot Grok, users to tag it in replies

X is broadening access to its AI-powered chatbot, Grok, enabling users to mention it in replies to ask questions and receive explanations about posts. The expansion, noted by multiple users, marks a step toward deeper AI integration within the Elon Musk-owned platform. Previously, Grok was accessible via a sidebar button and a dedicated option next […]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses DeepSeek concerns
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses DeepSeek concerns

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang remains confident about the company’s future, downplaying concerns that DeepSeek’s latest AI model will impact sales. Speaking during Nvidia’s earnings call on Wednesday, Huang reiterated that DeepSeek’s R1 model poses no threat to the chipmaker’s growth. Last month, Nvidia’s stock price took a record plunge following speculation that DeepSeek’s R1 model […]

HP acquires Humane’s assets for $116m, AI pin sales discontinued
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HP acquires Humane’s assets for $116m, AI pin sales discontinued

Tech startup Humane announced on Tuesday that HP has acquired most of its assets for $116 million. As part of the acquisition, Humane is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pin, a wearable device that was intended to function as a smartphone replacement. Customers who have already purchased the AI Pin have been notified […]

X to display ads on Grok’s AI responses
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Elon Musk’s xAI unveils Grok-3 in intensifying AI battle

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has launched Grok-3, the latest version of its chatbot, as it seeks to challenge leading AI firms, including China’s DeepSeek, Microsoft-backed OpenAI, and Google parent Alphabet. The debut of Grok-3 comes at a pivotal moment in the AI race, just days after DeepSeek released its powerful open-source model. Musk […]

New York Times expands AI use in newsroom
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New York Times expands AI use in newsroom

The New York Times is moving forward with artificial intelligence integration in its newsroom, approving AI tools for editorial and product teams. The company is introducing AI training for journalists and has launched an internal AI tool, Echo, designed to summarize articles and briefings, according to Semafor. In a message to staff, the Times outlined […]

Oracle expands AI tools in NetSuite to streamline business processes
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Oracle expands AI tools in NetSuite to streamline business processes

Oracle has introduced a new set of artificial intelligence features to its NetSuite corporate finance software, aiming to simplify routine business tasks. Among the latest additions is an AI-powered tool designed to generate price quotes for complex purchases, such as custom bicycles, more efficiently. Unlike competitors such as Microsoft, which are focusing on general-purpose AI […]

China’s DeepSeek delays AI model after Huawei chip failure
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South Korea restricts access to DeepSeek over security concerns

South Korea’s industry ministry has temporarily banned employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official confirmed on Wednesday. The decision aligns with the government’s broader caution on generative AI services in the workplace. On Tuesday, the government issued a notice urging ministries and agencies to be cautious when […]

The Beatles wins Grammy for AI-assisted track "Now and Then"
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The Beatles wins Grammy for AI-assisted track “Now and Then”

The Beatles made history at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night as their AI-assisted track “Now and Then” won the award for Best Rock Performance, marking the first time a song utilizing artificial intelligence has received the honor. Contrary to speculation, Paul McCartney did not use AI to generate a simulated John Lennon voice. Instead, […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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Taiwan bans use of Chinese AI DeepSeek over security concerns

Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has issued a directive prohibiting government departments from using artificial intelligence services provided by Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing national security risks. The democratically governed island has long been cautious of Chinese technology, given Beijing’s territorial claims over Taiwan and its history of military and political threats against the Taipei government. […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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DeepSeek yanked off Apple, Google stores over Italy privacy probe

The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek became inaccessible in Italy on Wednesday on Apple and Google app stores, a day after the country’s data protection authority sought details on its handling of personal data. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission also confirmed that it had requested information from DeepSeek regarding data processing practices concerning Irish users. DeepSeek […]

Perplexity makes $34.5bn bid for Google’s Chrome browser
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AI startup Perplexity launches ChatGPT, Siri, Alexa rival android assistant

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity unveiled its new agent-based assistant for Android devices on Thursday, positioning itself as a challenger to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and established digital assistants like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. Backed by Nvidia and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Perplexity announced that the Perplexity Assistant can handle tasks such as booking dinner reservations, hailing […]

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AI threatens 92m jobs worldwide – Report

A recent World Economic Forum report predicts that advancements in artificial intelligence will displace 92 million jobs, or eight percent of the global workforce, by 2030. The report highlights that 41 per cent of employers expect workforce reductions due to AI automating tasks, with positions such as graphic designers and legal secretaries being particularly vulnerable. […]