In a move that challenges the status quo of AI development, Perplexity AI has released R1-1776, an uncensored version of the DeepSeek-R1 language model. This initiative directly addresses growing concerns about embedded censorship in AI systems, particularly those influenced by state control. The release signals a watershed moment in the AI community’s push toward creating […]
In a bold move to reshape how people interact with artificial intelligence, former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has unveiled Thinking Machines Lab, an ambitious venture aimed at putting powerful AI tools into the hands of everyday users. The startup emerges with a clear mission: making AI systems more approachable, adaptable, and meaningful for individual needs. […]
February 18, 2025 – In a move that has sent ripples through the AI community, Elon Musk’s xAI has unveiled Grok 3, a chatbot that promises to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence capabilities. The launch intensifies an already heated competition in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The release comes at a time when AI […]
Perplexity has entered the competitive AI-powered research arena with its new “Deep Research” feature, announced on Friday. This launch directly challenges similar offerings from Google and OpenAI, intensifying the race to transform how information is accessed and synthesized. The new Perplexity Deep Research tool is free to use. Google unveiled a similar feature for its […]
Meta has “paused” its efforts to license books for training its large language models, according to new court filings in the ongoing copyright case Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc. This follows earlier reports of difficulties securing agreements with publishers, throwing Meta’s AI strategy into question amidst mounting lawsuits alleging copyright infringement. The filings, part of […]
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot can now tailor its responses based on the content of previous conversations, a significant advancement allowing it to recall information across different conversation threads, the company announced in a blog post on Thursday. This new “recall” feature, focused on Google Gemini conversation recall, enables Gemini to summarize past chats or retrieve […]
The US and UK declined to sign a global accord on artificial intelligence (AI) at a Paris summit, specifically the recent paris ai summit, this week, raising concerns about a fractured regulatory landscape. The agreement focused on inclusive and sustainable AI. According to Silicon UK, the UK cited a lack of “practical clarity” on global […]
Apple is partnering with Alibaba to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, aiming to recover its position in the world’s largest smartphone market. A report published Tuesday by The Information details the agreement, which follows Apple’s exploration and rejection of potential partnerships with AI startup DeepSeek and ByteDance. The strategic Apple Alibaba AI partnership […]
In a move that could dramatically reshape the artificial intelligence landscape, Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT. The audacious bid, first reported in the Wall Street Journal, represents a significant premium over OpenAI’s recent valuations, reflecting the intense competition […]
PARIS — World leaders convened at a major AI summit in Paris, navigating complex diplomatic discussions amid the backdrop of a rapidly evolving tech landscape and escalating geopolitical tensions. The summit addressed the dual nature of AI’s rapid advancement, with the global artificial intelligence market projected to reach $3819.2 billion by 2034. Heads of state, […]
Super Bowl LIX was meant to be a showcase for Google’s Gemini AI, demonstrating its power and versatility to a massive audience. Instead, it became a case study in the perils of unchecked AI in advertising, sparking a controversy now known as “Gouda-Gate” and raising critical questions about the future of trust and transparency in […]
Despite all the buzz last week that DeepSeek might usher in an era of cheaper AI, potentially disrupting established players, there’s absolutely no indication that Big Tech is scaling back. Instead, they’re dramatically accelerating their investments, treating the potential for lower AI costs as a catalyst for increased demand, not a threat to revenue. Amazon […]