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The AI Sector's Crass Bid for Media Domination

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN aims to improve its media image amidst ongoing scrutiny and lawsuits.

fromThe New Yorker

Silicon Valley

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.

fromFuturism

19 hours ago

Sam Altman Watches Awkwardly As He's Shown Bizarre ChatGPT Issue: "Uh, Maybe, Uhhh"

Sam Altman acknowledged a known issue with ChatGPT's voice model, estimating it may take another year to fix.

fromFuturism

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

Media industry

The AI Sector's Crass Bid for Media Domination

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN aims to improve its media image amidst ongoing scrutiny and lawsuits.

Silicon Valley

fromThe New Yorker

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.

fromFuturism

19 hours ago

Sam Altman Watches Awkwardly As He's Shown Bizarre ChatGPT Issue: "Uh, Maybe, Uhhh"

Sam Altman acknowledged a known issue with ChatGPT's voice model, estimating it may take another year to fix.

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London startup

fromBusiness Matters

1 hour ago

Don't fear AI job losses - invest in training, urges Google's UK boss

The risk lies in not equipping workers with skills to thrive alongside AI, rather than AI causing widespread unemployment.

Philosophy

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 hours ago

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

The US and China are in a technological race focused on dominating Artificial Intelligence.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

1 hour ago

Don't fear AI job losses - invest in training, urges Google's UK boss

The risk lies in not equipping workers with skills to thrive alongside AI, rather than AI causing widespread unemployment.

Philosophy

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.

more#artificial-intelligence

fromwww.bbc.com

3 hours ago

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

The US and China are in a technological race focused on dominating Artificial Intelligence.

Software development

15 hours ago

Claude Code has become dumber, lazier: AMD director

Claude Code's performance has significantly declined, leading to distrust in its ability to handle complex tasks.

23 hours ago

IBM and Arm partner to run AI software on mainframes, no date yet

IBM and Arm collaborate to enable Arm-based software on IBM Z and LinuxONE mainframes for enterprise transactions.

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.

6 hours ago

Startup companies

AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost | TechCrunch

fromInfoQ

Data science

Context Engineering with Adi Polak

Business

The real impact of AI on SaaS isn't what investors think | Fortune

Remote teams

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

fromMedium

Typography

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

Python

fromPycon

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.

Startup companies

6 hours ago

AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost | TechCrunch

Rocket's platform helps users determine what to build by generating detailed product strategies using AI.

Data science

fromInfoQ

Context Engineering with Adi Polak

Context engineering moves beyond prompt engineering to enhance AI systems by adapting language and practices for better model interaction.

The real impact of AI on SaaS isn't what investors think | Fortune

AI's rise may reshape software markets, but it won't eliminate traditional vendors; instead, it could fuel new opportunities and integrated ecosystems.

Remote teams

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.

Typography

fromMedium

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

The word 'delve' has surged in usage due to AI's influence on language and communication patterns.

Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS | TechCrunch

Google released an offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS, featuring advanced speech recognition and text editing capabilities.

Anthropic signs biggest compute deal yet with Google and Broadcom as run rate hits $30bn | TNW

Anthropic secures 3.5 gigawatts of Google TPU capacity via Broadcom, marking a significant infrastructure commitment and revenue growth surpassing $30bn.

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Directed Engineers to Use Claude Code. Is This Another Hit to OpenAI?

fromTNW | Anthropic

6 hours ago

Anthropic signs biggest compute deal yet with Google and Broadcom as run rate hits $30bn | TNW

Anthropic secures 3.5 gigawatts of Google TPU capacity via Broadcom, marking a significant infrastructure commitment and revenue growth surpassing $30bn.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Directed Engineers to Use Claude Code. Is This Another Hit to OpenAI?

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Productivity

1 hour ago

How UK businesses are eradicating the administrative burden with Artificial Intelligence - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Administrative work hinders growth in UK businesses by slowing decision-making, increasing errors, and making scaling expensive.

Marketing tech

3 hours ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

12 hours ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.

Silicon Valley

2 hours ago

Concerns about the AI ecosystem following Nvidia deal

Nvidia's acquisition of SchedMD raises concerns about control over Slurm, an essential tool for AI and supercomputing.

#microsoft

18 hours ago

Privacy professionals

Microsoft says Copilot isn't just 'for entertainment purposes' after its terms of service language goes viral

6 days ago

EU data protection

Microsoft facing CMA probe of its business software portfolio

Privacy professionals

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

After Microsoft's Q1 Slide, Are the Bulls Still On Board?

Microsoft's stock is significantly undervalued compared to analyst price targets, despite strong revenue growth and consistent earnings performance.

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.

Microsoft's Pullback From October Highs Is a Buying Opportunity, According to Wall Street

Microsoft's stock decline presents a strong long-term buying opportunity despite robust underlying fundamentals and growth in AI-related sectors.

Privacy professionals

18 hours ago

Microsoft says Copilot isn't just 'for entertainment purposes' after its terms of service language goes viral

Microsoft will update Copilot's Terms of Use to remove outdated 'entertainment purposes only' language reflecting its current functionality.

EU data protection

6 days ago

Microsoft facing CMA probe of its business software portfolio

Microsoft is committed to addressing issues raised by the CMA regarding its products and services in the business software market.

Privacy professionals

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

Microsoft's Copilot is marketed as an essential AI tool, but its Terms of Use label it as 'for entertainment purposes only'.

After Microsoft's Q1 Slide, Are the Bulls Still On Board?

Microsoft's stock is significantly undervalued compared to analyst price targets, despite strong revenue growth and consistent earnings performance.

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.

Microsoft's Pullback From October Highs Is a Buying Opportunity, According to Wall Street

Microsoft's stock decline presents a strong long-term buying opportunity despite robust underlying fundamentals and growth in AI-related sectors.

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.

Venture

23 hours ago

Wedbush's Ives: Palantir, Oracle, Microsoft to dominate defense AI integration

Defense AI spending is set to grow significantly, with Palantir leading the integration of AI technology in military applications.

Science

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

18 hours ago

Can artificial intelligence be governed-or will it govern us?

The advent of nuclear power marked a significant shift in technology, necessitating careful consideration and regulation to prevent recklessness.

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun's DrayEasy platform exemplifies a significant advancement in logistics, merging quoting, booking, and real-time tracking into a seamless automated experience for shippers.

Business intelligence

Deliverability

Grammarly's sloppelganger saga

Grammarly rebranded as Superhuman, aiming to expand beyond grammar checks into AI-driven insights and features.

2 hours ago

Slackbot can take over the role of Microsoft Copilot on any business PC

Microsoft's Copilot has failed to excite users, while Slack is poised to capitalize on this by enhancing its Slackbot with new features.

20 hours ago

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins' plan for the AI era

Cisco plays a crucial role in networking infrastructure, essential for the internet, cloud, and AI development.

Silicon Valley

Jensen Huang to Sam Altman: The guest list turning a Stanford AI class into a tech summit

Stanford's 'Frontier Systems' course prepares students for AI integration in various industries with prominent guest speakers and a focus on practical applications.

Mobile UX

15 hours ago

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.

fromDevOps.com

Microsoft Field Engineers Built a Six-Agent Research Pipeline in VS Code That Fact-Checks Its Own Output - DevOps.com

Project Nighthawk automates the retrieval and verification of technical information for Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Red Hat OpenShift, streamlining complex inquiries.

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos had been vocal about his desire for a voice computer, believing it would simplify interactions with technology and enhance the shopping experience on Amazon.

Podcast

Business intelligence

A new scorecard shows which software companies will win or lose in AI

AI-driven 'SaaSpocalypse' indicates a structural reset in enterprise software, reshaping private-equity portfolios and exposing vulnerabilities in many companies.

Startup companies

Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future

Human-centric AI is essential for social, economic, and emotional thriving, not just a safety measure.

Science

Microsoft's spending billions on AI-but even NASA astronauts can't escape Outlook headaches | Fortune

Astronauts on Artemis II experienced Microsoft Outlook issues, highlighting relatable tech problems even in space.

4 hours ago

Meta is developing open-source versions of its next frontier AI models

Meta is working on two proprietary frontier models: Avocado, a large language model, and Mango, a multimedia file generator. The open-source variants are expected to be made available at a later date.

Artificial intelligence

Software development

fromDevOps.com

AI Won't Replace Developers-But it is Changing How They Work - DevOps.com

AI-assisted tools enhance software development by improving productivity, code quality, and collaboration without replacing engineers.

11 hours ago

Anthropic reveals $30bn run rate, plan to use new Google TPU

Broadcom will develop next-gen AI chips for Google and supply components for AI racks, with Anthropic set to consume 3.5GW of TPUs.

Data science

fromInfoWorld

Databricks launches AiChemy multi-agent AI for drug discovery

AiChemy integrates various data sources to enhance research efficiency in pharmaceutical companies.

Business intelligence

1 week ago

Microsoft adds multi-model AI to Copilot Researcher, raising accuracy stakes

Enterprises must enhance governance frameworks for AI deployment to manage complexity, accountability, and ensure effective decision-making.

European startups

2 weeks ago

Microsoft shuffles more of its senior leadership

Microsoft establishes a Copilot Leadership Team to align brand strategy, product roadmap, models, and infrastructure for unified user experiences across AI products.

Marketing tech

fromTipRanks Financial

AI Recommendation Poisoning: Why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Is Fighting So Hard - TipRanks.com

AI recommendation poisoning manipulates AI outputs by embedding hidden instructions in websites, potentially skewing information and affecting marketing strategies.

14 hours ago

Sam Altman says AI superintelligence is so big that we need a 'New Deal'-critics say OpenAI's policy ideas are a cover for 'regulatory nihilism' | Fortune

The world must rethink systems like taxation and work hours to adapt to superintelligence technology.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

fromInfoWorld

1 week ago

Azure's new AI modernization tools

Microsoft's Azure Copilot aids in application migration and modernization, addressing technical debt and improving cloud infrastructure management.

Digital life

4 weeks ago

Microsoft Broke the Only Thing That Actually Mattered - Yanko Design

Windows faces declining recommendation from tech-savvy family members due to recent platform changes, threatening its historical distribution advantage as Apple offers competitive alternatives.

Speed won't win the AI era. Architecture will

Speed in AI deployment is misleading; true progress requires accountability and ethical engineering in autonomous systems.

fromAxios

Behind the Curtain: Sam's superintelligence New Deal

Inaction on AI poses severe risks, including job loss, cyberattacks, and biological threats, necessitating urgent discussions and policy changes.

Marketing tech

2 weeks ago

Microsoft appoints a new Copilot boss after AI leadership shakeup

Microsoft is reorganizing its AI leadership to unify Copilot development across consumer and commercial platforms, with Mustafa Suleyman focusing on AI model creation and Jacob Andreou leading the unified Copilot experience.

#ai-models

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

Microsoft shuffles leadership as Copilot and AI agents reshape its core products

Microsoft replaces retiring EVP Rajesh Jha with four executives including LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to lead Microsoft 365 and Windows, prioritizing AI and Copilot integration.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Says AGI Is Here. If He's Right, These Stocks Win Big

Jensen Huang claims that AGI has been achieved, prompting investors to reassess potential impacts on productivity and industry transformation.

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch

Microsoft AI released three foundational AI models for text, voice, and image generation, emphasizing human-centered design and competitive pricing.

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.

US politics

1 month ago

Accelerated investigation into Microsoft's cloud and AI monopoly

FTC is accelerating a probe into whether Microsoft illegally monopolizes enterprise cloud, AI, and bundled software through licensing and product bundling.

1 week ago

Microsoft's Azure Maia chief on the complex future of AI compute

Innovative chip designs like Maia 200 are transforming AI inferencing, making it more efficient and cost-effective for cloud applications.

3 weeks ago

It's an AI boom, not a bubble..., but is that true at Microsoft?

Enterprise AI adoption is accelerating with $13.8 billion spent in 2025, six times 2023 levels, showing a shift from experimentation to execution across diverse business functions.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Microsoft shrugs off AI bubble fears again with strong financial results

Microsoft delivered stronger-than-expected Q2 results with $81.27bn revenue and $4.14 EPS, showing robust AI-driven growth despite slowing cloud momentum and share volatility.

Microsoft won't stop buying AI chips from Nvidia, AMD, even after launching its own, Nadella says | TechCrunch

Microsoft deployed Maia 200 inference chips, claims performance advantages over Amazon and Google chips, will purchase others while using Maia for frontier models.

1 month ago

Microsoft is mulling an E7 tier for AI agents

Microsoft is developing E7, a new $99/month subscription bundling Copilot and AI agent management, treating AI agents as digital employees with identities, email accounts, and Teams access.

1 month ago

Microsoft CEO slams AI slop after dismissing its importance

Nobody wants anything that is sloppy in terms of AI creation. Nadella was talking about AI assistants, agentic AI, augmenting work, and ensuring that the next person in the data chain understands how the output was produced. However, the CEO of Microsoft dropping the word 'sloppy' following his well-publicized request that we all move on from denigrating the output of AI is certainly an eyebrow-raiser.

Artificial intelligence

fromDigiday

'A multi-model world': Microsoft's CEO says the future of AI is orchestration, not one single model

"Think of these models that you orchestrate to build your own model, and more importantly, do what could be described as harness engineering." By "harnessing engineering", he means companies stitching together a mix of closed and open-sourced models, layering them with their own data and shaping the whole stack to deliver a specific business outcome.

Artificial intelligence