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.
tesla Tesla Grapples With Falling Sales and Robotaxi Doubts Ahead of Q1 Report Tesla prepares to release its first-quarter earnings as CEO Elon Musk confronts a significant slide in electric vehicle sales and widespread skepticism regarding his robotaxi ambitions. The automaker responds to these market challenges by implementing broad price cuts across its vehicle lineup.
ai Nearly 200 Music Artists Demand Halt to Harmful AI Practices A coalition of top musicians, including Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj, signs an open letter demanding that AI developers stop using their work without permission to create copycat tracks.
ai safety UK and US Form Historic Partnership to Test Advanced AI Models The UK and US sign a Memorandum of Understanding to align their scientific approaches and develop shared safety evaluations for advanced artificial intelligence.
rabbit r1 Rabbit R1 AI Device Fails to Deliver on Promised Features The $199 Rabbit R1 is an ambitious but half-baked AI gadget that lacks key advertised features despite recent software updates. Reviewers strongly advise consumers to hold off on purchasing the bright orange device until it functions properly.