google Google Workers Protest $1.2B Project Nimbus Cloud Contract With Israel Google employees stage office sit-ins to demand an end to Project Nimbus, a joint cloud computing contract with the Israeli government. Workers fear the artificial intelligence and technology services are being used to cause harm during the ongoing war on Gaza.
meta Meta's First Quarter Revenue Surges 27 Percent Driven by AI Growth Meta reports a massive 117 percent jump in first quarter income, reaching $12.4 billion on strong ad revenue. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlights the successful rollout of the new Meta AI assistant powered by Llama 3.
google Google I/O 2024 Focuses Entirely on AI With No Hardware Reveals Google skips hardware at I/O 2024 to spotlight major AI advancements like Project Astra and deeper Gemini integration across its services.
google Google Unveils Veo and Imagen 3 AI Models for Text-to-Video and Image Generation Google introduces Veo and Imagen 3, two advanced AI models that generate high-definition videos and detailed images directly from text prompts. The new tools aim to streamline the creative process for digital creators.
openai Scarlett Johansson Demands Answers After OpenAI Deploys Voice Similar to Hers Scarlett Johansson expresses shock and anger over OpenAI's new ChatGPT voice feature, which closely mimics her own vocal tone after she declined to license her voice.
apple Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Major Software Updates at WWDC 2024 Apple introduces Apple Intelligence, a new AI system powering an upgraded Siri and ChatGPT integration, alongside sweeping updates for iOS 18, macOS 15, and other platforms.
apple Apple Unveils Personal Intelligence System for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Apple introduces Apple Intelligence, a new personal AI system integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia that combines generative models with user context while prioritizing privacy.
eu European Union Officially Passes Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act The European Parliament and Council formally adopt Regulation 2024/1689, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence across the EU. This groundbreaking legislation categorizes AI systems by risk level to protect citizens and fundamental rights.
google Google Faces Internal Friction Over DeepMind Shift to Commercial AI Google is experiencing internal growing pains as it transitions its DeepMind division from pure research to developing commercial AI products. Employees report feeling frustrated by top-down guidelines and the pressure of launching unpredictable generative AI models.
openai OpenAI Severes Final API Ties with China in National Security Shift OpenAI officially cuts off API access for Chinese developers on July 9, ending the last major pipeline for U.S. AI tools in the country. The move highlights a growing trend of treating artificial intelligence as a critical military and national security asset.
microsoft Microsoft Keeps AI Models Accessible in China as OpenAI Enforces Ban While OpenAI initiates a ban on API access to its AI models for Chinese users, Microsoft Azure maintains availability for its eligible customers in the country. Microsoft clarifies that it deploys these models from regions outside China through its local joint venture.
venture capital Global Startup Funding Edges Up 3 Percent as AI Dominates 2024 Global venture funding reaches nearly $314 billion in 2024, driven primarily by an 80 percent surge in artificial intelligence investments. AI companies attract over $100 billion, making up roughly a third of all worldwide startup funding.
deepfakes X's Grok 2 Chatbot Fuels Deepfake Crisis Ahead of US Elections X's newly released Grok 2 AI chatbot creates significant deepfake and misinformation risks just months before the US elections. While the platform addresses some election-related queries, it still allows users to easily generate fabricated images of politicians.
openai OpenAI's o-1 Model Shifts Focus from Conversation to Complex Reasoning OpenAI releases its new o-1 model, nicknamed Strawberry, which replaces linear conversation skills with advanced backtracking and search mechanisms. The new system demonstrates significant leaps in logical problem-solving while maintaining strict ethical boundaries.
eu ai act EU AI Act Officially Takes Effect Starting August 2024 The European Union's comprehensive AI Act enters into force, establishing strict new rules for artificial intelligence systems. Companies now face a phased timeline to comply with the landmark legislation.