Google snatched Windsurf's CEO and co-founder in a $2.4B talent raid after OpenAI's $3B acquisition collapsed. Microsoft's partnership constraints are backfiring, handing wins to competitors in the escalating AI talent wars.
Musk promised truth-seeking AI. When Grok 4 tackles politics, it searches Musk's posts first. Tests show 54 of 64 citations came from him. Accident or intent? The answer matters for every AI system we build.
Experienced developers work 19% slower with AI coding tools but think they're 20% faster. New study challenges AI's flagship use case and shows why self-reported productivity gains can't be trusted.
Sam Altman makes money from AI bots flooding the internet. Now he wants to scan your eyeballs to prove you're human. His eye-scanning Orbs launched in six US cities, paying $40 in crypto for iris scans. But there's a catch with the "privacy protection" claims.
Why do AI systems perform worse when they think harder about visual tasks? New research shows GUI agents achieve better accuracy by skipping reasoning steps that help language models excel.
OpenAI paid $6.5 billion for Jony Ive's startup. Not for his design expertise—for a device that could free us from our phones. The catch: It has no screen.
A surprising new study reveals that when AI models stop to think, they actually get worse at following basic instructions.
Microsoft is transforming Windows to work with AI in a fundamentally new way. The change could reshape how we use computers – but it also creates new security risks that Microsoft must solve. Here's what's at stake for the billion-plus Windows users worldwide.
Researchers have found a way to make AI solve complex problems using just one-fifth of its usual computing power. The method could help bring advanced AI capabilities to ordinary computers - reducing both cost and energy use.
OpenAI enhances its coding assistant for quicker performance and reveals its rigorous safety testing procedures.
A shift in US export policy could soon give Gulf states access to coveted AI chips, potentially redrawing the global artificial intelligence landscape. The move raises questions about technology transfer risks and regional stability as Middle Eastern nations vie for AI dominance.
Washington lawmakers are considering unprecedented controls on consumer computing hardware—extending far beyond data centers to reach home gaming systems. The proposal's scope surprised even industry veterans, who now face tough questions about privacy and practicality.
A groundbreaking court case in Arizona blurs the line between technology and testimony, as AI enables a deceased victim to address his killer. Legal experts now grapple with profound questions about justice, closure, and the boundaries of courtroom innovation.
OpenAI's latest executive hire signals a major shift in how the world's leading AI company operates. As Fidji Simo steps in to lead applications, Sam Altman's role is changing - and it reveals deeper changes in OpenAI's strategy that few saw coming.
AI costs just plunged 87%. One French startup's breakthrough threatens Silicon Valley's dominance - and it works on a laptop. The implications for businesses are profound. Here's what's at stake for tech's biggest players.
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