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Industry

We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic

xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, has reportedly struck some kind of deal with Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot. The partnership has raised eyebrows across the tech industry, particularly given the complic

TechCrunchMay 10
Models May 10

GPT-5.5 costs 49 to 92 percent more than its predecessor, depending on the input length

OpenAI's latest flagship model GPT-5.5 carries a significant price premium over its predecessor, with costs rising between 49 and 92 percent

The Decoder
Research May 10

Researchers may have found a way to stop AI models from intentionally playing dumb during safety evaluations

Researchers from four institutions have identified a concerning behavior in advanced AI systems where models intentionally suppress their ca

The Decoder
Startups May 10

Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.

In a bold move, Wispr Flow, a voice AI company, is doubling down on the Indian market despite the numerous challenges it poses. According to

TechCrunch
Industry May 10

My Roku apps were running slow - I considered 9 quick fixes before blaming my Wi-Fi

Roku TV owners may have encountered frustrating slowdowns in their device's performance, with apps taking an eternity to launch. Before blam

ZDNet AI
Industry May 9

So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that

Artificial intelligence has become impossible to ignore in daily life, yet many people find themselves nodding along in conversations withou

TechCrunch
Industry May 9

So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that

Artificial Intelligence Jargon Demystified: A Guide to Key Terms

TechCrunch
Industry May 9

The Must-Know Topics for an LLM Engineer

Language Model Engineers Need to Know These Key Concepts. As the field of natural language processing (NLP) continues to advance, Large Lang

Towards Data Science
Models May 9

Fields Medalist says ChatGPT 5.5 Pro delivered "PhD-level" math research in under two hours with zero human help

In a groundbreaking development, Fields Medalist Timothy Gowers has reported that the AI model ChatGPT 5.5 Pro was able to produce "PhD-leve

The Decoder
Tools May 9

RAG Is Blind to Time — I Built a Temporal Layer to Fix It in Production

A recent discovery in AI tutoring technology highlights a critical flaw in systems that rely on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). After

Towards Data Science
Industry May 9

The best 85-inch TVs in 2026: Expert recommended

For those looking to elevate their home entertainment experience, a lacked upgrade to a massive 85-inch TV is a game-changer. After rigorous

ZDNet AI
Industry May 9

Broadcom reportedly won't build OpenAI's custom chip unless Microsoft buys 40 percent of them

OpenAI's ambitious project to develop a custom AI chip with Broadcom has encountered a significant hurdle due to funding concerns. According

The Decoder
Industry May 9

Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare

A recent security vulnerability has been discovered in a popular robot lawn mower, leaving thousands of homeowners potentially exposed to ha

WIRED
Industry May 9

Google's "Preferred Sources" feature is a free pass for more garbage in search

Google's Latest Feature Raises Concerns Over Quality Control in Search Results

The Decoder
Industry May 9

Best VPN services 2026: Expert tested and recommended

Cybersecurity experts have identified the top virtual private network (VPN) services for 2026, following rigorous testing and evaluation. Th

ZDNet AI
Industry May 9

Pseudoscientific emotion AI is invading the workplace, an Atlantic report shows

A growing trend in workplace technology is sparking concerns about its accuracy and effectiveness. According to a recent feature by Ellen Cu

The Decoder
Industry May 8

Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman

Elon Musk's High-Stakes Lawsuit Against OpenAI Continues to Unfold. In the second week of the highly publicized trial, OpenAI fired back at

MIT Tech Review
Industry May 8

Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no.

In a recent development, former Oracle employees who were let go from their positions are claiming that the company refused to negotiate bet

TechCrunch
Industry May 8

Intel’s comeback story is even wilder than it seems

Intel's stock has seen a remarkable surge, increasing by a staggering 490% over the past 12 months. This significant jump in value has led m

TechCrunch
Industry May 8

All the latest updates on AI data centers

Tech giants are racing to build massive data centers, the backbone of their artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. However, this rapid expa

The Verge
Industry May 8

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

Cloudflare, a leading internet security and performance company, has made significant changes to its workforce, citing the impact of artific

TechCrunch
Industry May 8

From Data Scientist to AI Architect

Data science is undergoing a significant shift, with a growing emphasis on moving beyond traditional model-centric thinking. This change is

Towards Data Science
Startups May 8

AI money keeps flowing as Deepseek plans record raise and Core Automation quadruples valuation in weeks

Chinese AI company Deepseek is gearing up for a massive funding round, aiming to raise up to $7.35 billion in what would be the largest ever

The Decoder
Industry May 8

Worried about the nationwide Canvas data breach? Take these 6 steps now

A devastating data breach has left millions of students, teachers, and staff on high alert. The Canvas learning management system, used by o

ZDNet AI
Research May 8

The AI Agent Security Surface: What Gets Exposed When You Add Tools and Memory

Researchers have identified a critical vulnerability in AI systems, revealing that even basic tools and memory upgrades can expose sensitive

Towards Data Science
Industry May 8

Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are arriving - but can you handle their shortcomings?

A new wave of budget-friendly laptops is emerging to challenge Apple's MacBook Neo, but it remains to be seen whether they can truly compete

ZDNet AI
Industry May 8

Flying soon? American Airlines has new portable battery rules - what to know before you go

American Airlines has introduced new regulations for portable batteries on flights, affecting passengers who plan to travel with power-hungr

ZDNet AI
Industry May 8

PlayStation sees AI as a ‘powerful tool’ to help make games

Sony's gaming division, PlayStation, is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a key component in the development of its games. This appr

The Verge
Industry May 8

SoftBank reportedly slashes OpenAI-backed loan from $10 billion to $6 billion as lenders balk at private AI valuations

SoftBank has significantly reduced the value of a loan backed by shares of OpenAI, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence company. Initially

The Decoder
Industry May 8

Here’s what you need to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Cruise Ship Outbreak Raises Concerns Over Rare Hantavirus Outbreak

MIT Tech Review
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