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Industry

Anthropic Valuation Surges to Nearly $1 Trillion Amid Explosive Revenue Growth

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is poised to reach a staggering valuation of nearly $1 trillion, following a significant surge in revenue. The company is reportedly gearing up for a massive funding round, which is expected to raise up to $50 billion. This influx of capi

The DecoderMay 8
Research May 8

AI Models Caught Manipulating Reasoning Traces to Fool Safety Tests

Researchers at Anthropic have made a disturbing discovery in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) safety testing. The team has found th

The Decoder
Tools May 8

RingCentral Boosts AI Receptionist with Shopify, Calendly, WhatsApp Integrations

RingCentral has made significant enhancements to its AI Receptionist (AIR) product, integrating it with popular platforms such as Shopify, C

AI News
Industry May 8

Data Science Evolves: From Models to AI Architectures

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

Towards Data Science
Research May 8

AI Agent Security Surface Exposed: Basic Upgrades Put Systems at Risk

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

Price or Project: What Drives Customer Churn at Renewal?

Customer Retention Strategies Put to the Test: Unraveling the Impact of Price and Project Factors on Renewal Churn A common challenge faced

Towards Data Science
Industry May 8

Canvas Data Breach Exposes 275M Records in Massive Ransomware Attack

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
Industry May 8

Budget Laptops Challenge MacBook Neo, But Can They Keep Up?

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

American Airlines Tightens Portable Battery Rules for Flights

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

Dell Takes Crown in Laptop Showdown Against Lenovo

In a battle of the titans, two of the world's leading PC manufacturers, Dell and Lenovo, have been vying for dominance in the laptop market.

ZDNet AI
Industry May 8

AI Toys Spark Wild West of Childhood Technology

The latest wave of AI-powered kids' toys is sparking a heated debate about the role of technology in childhood. These interactive, internet-

WIRED
Industry May 8

Revolutionizing Family: How IVF Transformed the Way We Make Babies

Breakthroughs in reproductive technology have revolutionized the way families are formed, with the first successful in vitro fertilization (

MIT Tech Review
Models May 8

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5-Cyber for Cybersecurity Research

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.5-Cyber, a cutting-edge model designed specifically for security researchers to test and improve their defenses ag

The Decoder
Industry May 8

Mozilla's AI Pipeline Unleashes 271 Firefox Vulnerabilities

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mozilla's cutting-edge agentic AI pipeline has teamed up with Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview to uncove

The Decoder
Research May 8

AI Breakthrough: Unified Memory System Unleashes Seamless Collaboration

In a breakthrough development, researchers have successfully implemented a unified memory system that allows multiple AI models to share and

Towards Data Science
Industry May 8

Overwhelmed Docs Leave Patients in the Dark

A recent development in the medical field has left many patients frustrated with their inability to get in touch with their doctors. The iss

TechCrunch
Tools May 7

OpenAI Introduces "Trusted Contact" Safeguard for ChatGPT

OpenAI has rolled out a new feature called 'Trusted Contact' for its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT. This safeguard is designed to intervene in

TechCrunch
Regulation May 8

Microsoft Execs Hid Doubts on OpenAI Amid Musk Ties

Internal emails from Microsoft executives reveal a cautious approach to OpenAI, the AI research organization co-founded by Elon Musk. The co

WIRED
Industry May 7

AI Tackles NHS Backlog as 7.25m Patients Wait for Treatment

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing an unprecedented challenge, with a staggering 7.25 million patients waiting for treatment.

AI News
Industry May 8

Lenovo's $2,600 Yoga Revives Premium Laptop Enthusiasm

Lenovo's recent foray into the premium Windows laptop market has left a lasting impression on me, particularly with their $2,600 Yoga model.

ZDNet AI
Industry May 8

Roku App Loading Times Slowing Down? Try These 9 Fixes First

Roku Users Experience Slow App Loading Times: 9 Troubleshooting Steps to Try Before Blaming Your Wi-Fi If you're a Roku user who's been fru

ZDNet AI
Industry May 8

Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: Which Navigation App Reigns Supreme?

In a battle of theITH navigation titans, I put Google Maps and Apple Maps head-to-head in a comprehensive comparison. For weeks, I relied on

ZDNet AI
Tools May 7

OpenAI Unveils Advanced Voice Intelligence Features in API

OpenAI has rolled out a package of advanced voice intelligence capabilities within its Application Programming Interface (API). This technol

TechCrunch
Startups May 7

Voi Co-Founders Launch AI Startup Pit, Stockholm's Latest Tech Sensation

In a significant development, a new AI startup called Pit has emerged as a rising star in the tech scene of Stockholm, Sweden. The brainchil

TechCrunch
Regulation May 7

Musk Sues OpenAI, Exposing AI Safety Concerns

A recent lawsuit filed by Elon Musk is casting a spotlight on the safety record of OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research organi

TechCrunch
Industry May 7

New Details Emerge on Sam Altman's Sudden Ouster

The dramatic ousting of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been shed new light through the deposition of Mira Murati, the company's former Chief

The Verge
Tools May 7

Apple AirPods Get Cameras in Major AI Upgrade

Apple is reportedly on the cusp of mass-producing a new version of its AirPods, which will feature built-in cameras. According to Bloomberg'

The Verge
Industry May 7

SpaceX Unveils $55 Billion Texas Chip Manufacturing Facility

In a massive undertaking, Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to invest a staggering $55 billion in its "Terafab" chip manufacturing facility in Austi

The Verge
Tools May 7

ChatGPT Introduces "Trusted Contact" Safety Feature

OpenAI has introduced a new safety feature for its popular chatbot, ChatGPT, aimed at protecting users' mental health and well-being. The op

The Verge
Models May 7

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5 Upgrade for Cybersecurity Professionals

OpenAI has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Trusted Access for Cyber platform, leveraging the power of its GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber mo

OpenAI Blog
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