Artificial Intelligence
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Databricks former AI chief claims 1000x AI power cut
A startup founded by former Databricks AI chief Naveen Rao, Unconventional AI, has secured $475 million in seed funding, achieving a $4.5 billion valuation. The company claims its novel architecture can slash AI inference power by 1,000 times.
White House asks OpenAI to slow release of new AI model
The White House is now effectively vetting customers for OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.
General Intuition Raises $320 Million for AI Robotics
It took just eight minutes of real-world robotics data to fine-tune an AI model for General Intuition's quadruped robot, a feat that typically requires days or weeks.
AI researchers leave Google for rivals amid talent war
Just days after Google's vice president of engineering and Gemini AI co-lead, Noam Shazeer, announced his departure for OpenAI, DeepMind's vice president John Jumper also left for Anthropic.
Cerebras stock plunges as AI chip market shows signs of maturing
Shares of AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems plunged almost 20% on Wednesday, despite the company nearly doubling its revenue in its first quarter as a public entity, according to TechCrunch .
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Workforce Restructuring
Oracle, a tech giant, slashed approximately 21,000 roles globally in the past year, incurring $1.
Former OpenAI Staff Launch AI Recall Site for Digital Identity
Celebrities like Macaulay Culkin and Luciano Pavarotti currently rank highest on In the Weights, a new free tool measuring how strongly AI models recall information about a person.
Allbirds rebrands to Smartbird, new CEO unveils AI plan
Allbirds, once synonymous with sustainable wool sneakers, sold its entire shoe business for $43 million before rebranding as an artificial intelligence firm.
Mukesh Ambani rolls out AI for Reliance calls, apps, and homes
For over 524 million Jio subscribers, an AI assistant that can join phone calls, transcribe conversations, and book cabs will soon be available across 22 Indian languages, requiring no app download.
US ban halts Anthropic's Fable 5 release for foreign nationals
Just three days after Anthropic launched its highly anticipated Claude Fable 5 model, the US government ordered its suspension for all foreign nationals on June 12.
US government's Anthropic AI ban blocked by court
On June 12, the Trump administration attempted to ban foreign nationals from using Anthropic's newest AI models, Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5. However, a court issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the ban from taking effect.
OpenAI Hires Google AI Vet Noam Shazeer Amidst IPO Prep
Noam Shazeer, a co-lead of Google's Gemini AI models and founder of Character AI, is leaving Google to join OpenAI.
Global AI Governance Standards Are Failing To Keep Pace With Innovation
Following a U.S. government directive, Anthropic suspended access to its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all foreign nationals. This unilateral action by Washington effectively curtailed t
OpenAI Launches Partner Network to Boost Enterprise AI Integration
OpenAI has just committed a staggering $150 million to launch its first formal partner network, signaling an aggressive and direct push to embed its AI into the core operations of global organizations
AI-cited tech layoffs near 120,000 spark powder keg concerns
Last month, nearly 40,000 tech workers lost their jobs, marking the highest single-month layoff total in two years.
Florida Sues OpenAI, State AGs Expand Safety Investigation
Florida has become the first US state to sue OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT aided mass shooters and encouraged self-harm.
Meta AI unit employees air work environment complaints
At a recent internal Meta AI presentation, an employee hijacked a livestream with an expletive-laden outburst directed at a senior executive, revealing intense internal frustration within the Meta AI
Deezer launches tool to identify AI-generated music on streaming platforms
Nearly half of all new music uploaded to Deezer's platform is now AI-generated.
Jeff Bezos' Prometheus AI Secures $12 Billion for Physical World Engineering
Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, which aims to accelerate hardware development, just secured $12 billion in a Series B funding round, valuing it at an astonishing $41 billion.
Theker raises $85M for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot
Theker, a Spanish startup, just secured US$85 million in Series A funding, marking the largest investment ever for a European robotics company, according to Essential Business .
Avataar.ai launches Varya, India's indigenous AI video model
A new Indian AI model, Varya, can generate a 5-second 720p video clip in just 45 seconds using an NVIDIA H200 GPU, a staggering 27 times faster than a leading global competitor.
Top 1% firms' AI spending per employee tops $7,500 in 2026
For some Nvidia employees, compute costs now exceed their salary, a stark illustration of AI's extreme financial demands.
Apple Rebrands Siri AI, Integrating Google Gemini Technology
In a surprising move, Apple's significantly upgraded Siri AI will be powered by Google's Gemini model, a partnership reportedly worth billions.
Google Slashes AI Plus Subscription to $4.99 Amidst Price War
Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus subscription by 37.
Sriram Krishnan Departs White House AI Advisor Role
Sriram Krishnan, a senior policy advisor instrumental in shaping the White House's AI Action Plan, will step down from his role at the end of June, according to Reuters and TechCrunch .
Apple Unveils Major Siri Redesign and AI Upgrades at WWDC 2026
At WWDC 2026, Apple is set to unveil iOS 27, featuring a standalone Siri chatbot app designed to rival ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
What Is Neural Style Transfer in Generative AI?
Autonomous vehicle systems now train on driving footage augmented with various weather styles, thanks to Neural Style Transfer.
Anthropic IPO faces scrutiny over AI profitability doubts
Anthropic, an AI company valued at over $965 billion in its last private funding round, has filed for an IPO, setting the stage for the most scrutinized public offering in tech history.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Funds New AI Lab
In Q1 2026, Airbnb reported that artificial intelligence tools generated approximately 60% of the code produced by its engineers.
Amazon uses AI to create shoppable outfit collages in search
Imagine searching for a 'boho chic lamp' on Amazon in 2026.