News Archive
Christopher Nolan Warns AI is a 'Trojan Horse'
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan voiced concerns about artificial intelligence, labeling it a 'Trojan horse' with potential hidden dangers.
Current AI Aims to Build Open, Decentralized AI Infrastructure
A new nonprofit, Current AI, is building a foundational AI layer to ensure equitable access and prevent a future dominated by a few powerful tech giants.
DoorDash Launches AI-First Command Line Interface for Developers
DoorDash is rolling out a new developer tool, signaling a shift towards AI agents directly interacting with services, rather than just humans.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros RTS Delayed to 2027
Fans will have to wait longer for the highly anticipated real-time strategy game as developers prioritize quality over an earlier release date.
Google Pixel 11a Likely to Feature Flagship Tensor G6 Processor
Google's upcoming Pixel 11a smartphone is expected to ship with its top-tier Tensor G6 chip, a departure from previous budget models and a move that could shake up the mid-range smartphone market.
Moonshot AI to Launch Kimi 3, Challenging Global LLM Leaders
A Chinese AI startup is preparing to release a new large language model, signaling increased competition and a narrowing gap in the global AI race.
Moonshot AI's Kimi Chatbot Challenges OpenAI in China
A Chinese startup's new chatbot is rapidly gaining traction, sparking a new round of competition in the global AI race and raising questions about its reach.
OpenAI Reduces Codex Context Window, Signaling Shifting AI Strategy
OpenAI has quietly reduced the context window for its Codex model, a move that suggests a strategic re-evaluation of its older AI offerings.
Palworld, GTA 6, and Epic Games Highlight Shifting PC Gaming Landscape
Recent announcements from major game developers and platforms reveal a complex and sometimes contradictory future for PC gaming, impacting how players access new titles.
Paramount Confirms Mike Zaimont's Role in Avatar Legends Game Development
The employment of a developer previously accused of sexual harassment raises questions about accountability and studio practices in the gaming industry.
Zoom Introduces AI Meeting Recorder Opt-Out Feature
Zoom is rolling out a new feature allowing users to opt out of AI-powered meeting transcription, addressing growing privacy concerns in the age of ubiquitous AI.
Agility Robotics Opens Training Center Near Tesla, Expanding Robot Workforce
Humanoid robot maker Agility Robotics is expanding its operations, signaling a growing push for autonomous machines in logistics and manufacturing.
AI Boom Reshapes Smartphone Market, Driving Memory Demand and Price Hikes
The artificial intelligence revolution is quietly reshaping the global smartphone market, driving up memory demand and costs, with significant implications for consumers and manufacturers.
AI's Concentrated Wealth Sparks Redistribution Debate
Venture capitalist Neil Rimer suggests the immense wealth generated by artificial intelligence will eventually be redistributed, raising questions about its voluntary or involuntary nature.
Bandai Namco, Rebel Wolves Confirm Physical Disc for Blood of Dawnwalker
Game studios are reaffirming their commitment to physical game releases, signaling a potential shift in strategy as console cycles lengthen and digital distribution costs rise.
Databricks' AI Transformation and Open-Weight Model Research
Databricks, a data management company, is increasingly positioning itself as a leader in AI, with new research highlighting the cost benefits of open-weight models.
New AI Models Push Beyond Text, Imagining Visuals and Shopping Actions
Recent research reveals a surge in AI models designed to understand and interact with the physical and commercial worlds, moving beyond traditional text-based interactions.
New AI Pretraining Methods Boost Coding Agents, Wireless, and Medical AI
Researchers are developing novel pretraining techniques to make AI models smarter and more adaptable across complex tasks, from writing code to diagnosing diseases.
OpenAI Faces Internal Scrutiny, Sells ChatGPT Basketball
The artificial intelligence giant navigates criticism from a prominent author while venturing into unexpected consumer hardware, raising questions about its evolving identity.
Patreon Blocks AI Scrapers in Major Shift for Creator Content
Patreon is taking a proactive stance against AI models trained on creator content, signaling a significant shift in how platforms protect intellectual property.
PlayStation Fans Protest Disc Ban on Marvel's Wolverine Trailer
Sony's move to discontinue physical game discs for PlayStation has sparked a fan revolt, impacting new game announcements and raising questions about the future of game ownership.
Roblox AI Game Creation Arrives, Democratizing Digital Worlds
Roblox is bringing AI powered game creation to its mobile app, a move that could reshape how millions of users interact with digital worlds and each other.
Vertu's $6,880 AI Phone Targets Executives With Integrated Agent
Luxury smartphone maker Vertu is betting executives will pay thousands for a device with a built-in AI assistant, raising questions about value and practicality.
ZA/UM Studios Lays Off Up to 32 Staff Despite Critical Acclaim for Zero Parades
The acclaimed studio behind Disco Elysium and Zero Parades is reducing its workforce, highlighting the harsh commercial realities even for successful indie game developers.