microsoft Microsoft Forces Opt-In for Windows Recall After Privacy Backlash Microsoft changes its controversial Windows Recall feature to an opt-in default following severe criticism from security experts and privacy watchdogs. The update adds biometric authentication and encryption layers before the feature launches on June 18.
eu ai act EU AI Act Officially Becomes Law, Setting Global Precedent The European Union publishes its comprehensive AI Act in the Official Journal, establishing the world's first major horizontal legal framework for artificial intelligence. The regulation enters into force on August 1, 2024, with most enforcement rules taking effect two years later.
github GitHub Copilot Workspace Transforms Developer Tasks Into AI-Driven Projects GitHub introduces Copilot Workspace, a new AI-powered environment that turns complex developer issues into actionable, step-by-step coding plans. This innovative tool allows engineers to transition seamlessly from identifying a problem to implementing a complete solution.
openai Scarlett Johansson Accuses OpenAI of Using Voice Without Permission Scarlett Johansson states she is shocked and angered after OpenAI releases an AI voice that sounds eerily similar to her own, despite her declining their licensing offer. The company pulls the "Sky" voice but insists it belongs to a different professional actor.
anthropic Anthropic Unveils Claude 3 Model Family to Set New AI Benchmarks Anthropic introduces the Claude 3 model family, featuring three tiers of AI models that achieve new industry standards for cognitive tasks. The models offer varying levels of speed, cost, and intelligence to suit different user needs.
openai OpenAI Co-Founder Ilya Sutskever Exits After Failed CEO Ouster OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever officially leaves the company nearly six months after his failed attempt to remove CEO Sam Altman. Senior researcher Jakub Pachocki steps in as the new chief scientist.
google Google Pixel 8a Brings Premium AI Features to a $499 Price Point Google launches the Pixel 8a, packing the Tensor G3 chip and advanced AI tools into its most durable A-Series phone yet. The device offers flagship-level photography and seven years of software updates starting at $499.
google Google Unveils Veo Video and Imagen 3 Image Generators Google introduces Veo, a high-definition video generation model, and Imagen 3, an advanced text-to-image tool, both developed alongside artists. The company emphasizes responsible deployment through safety filters and digital watermarks.
openai OpenAI Launches Faster, Cheaper GPT-4o Multimodal Model OpenAI releases GPT-4o, a new multimodal model that processes text, audio, and imagery while being twice as fast and half the cost of its predecessor. The update brings a desktop app and expanded access, though enterprise shadow IT concerns persist.
openai OpenAI Releases GPT-4o as Free Best-in-Class Model Sam Altman highlights the release of GPT-4o, making the world's best AI model available for free in ChatGPT. He also praises the new voice and video interface as a groundbreaking shift in how humans interact with computers.
openai OpenAI Launches GPT-4o With Natural Voice And Vision Features OpenAI introduces GPT-4o, a fully multimodal model that brings advanced voice assistant and vision capabilities to both free and paid ChatGPT users. The new model processes speech, images, and video natively for more natural conversations.
alphafold 3 AlphaFold 3 Expands Beyond Proteins to Predict Complex Biomolecular Interactions Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 accurately predicts the structures and interactions of proteins, DNA, RNA, and other molecules, dramatically expanding on previous capabilities.
wayve Wayve Secures $1.05 Billion to Build Foundation Models for Autonomous Vehicles British AI company Wayve raises over $1 billion in a Series C round led by SoftBank to develop embodied AI technology that helps vehicles see, think, and drive. The funding will support the launch of the first Embodied AI products for production vehicles.
google Google Terminates 28 Employees Over Protests Against Israeli Military Contract Google fires 28 workers after sit-in demonstrations at multiple offices protest a $1.2 billion cloud and AI contract with Israel. The company states the terminations result from policy violations that disrupted normal business operations.
google Google Terminates Over Two Dozen Workers Over Project Nimbus Protests Google fires 28 employees following a coordinated sit-in protesting the company's $1.2 billion cloud contract with Israel. The tech giant cites severe policy violations, while organizers claim the dismissals are retaliatory.