Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO, isn’t slowing down at 70. He’s launching a new company, Bolt Data & Energy, to build power and data centers in West Texas, arguing that energy is AI’s biggest bottleneck. He says his drive comes from a sense of responsibility shaped by his late friend and mentor,
Baidu’s AI chip subsidiary Kunlunxin has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, a move that could spin off the unit valued around $3 billion. Meanwhile, supply chain leaks point to OpenAI and Jony Ive’s “Gumdrop” project, which may include an AI-powered pen and audio device, with manufacturing li
A new MIT study using brain scans found that using generative AI as a substitute for thinking, rather than an assistant, can impact your ability to tackle tricky tasks. The findings have major implications for how companies should train their workforce on AI tools.
A new analysis warns that the rush to adopt AI for productivity is undermining the very experiences that build deep skills. The risk isn’t just error, but a permanent atrophy of human judgment and empathy. Are we automating ourselves into irrelevance?
LG quietly pushed a Copilot AI shortcut to older TV models, and owners are furious. The unannounced update has ignited a debate about forced adoption and hardware control in the smart home era.
Meta has acquired Manus AI, a startup focused on building simulated environments for AI agents. The deal underscores a growing belief that true AI intelligence requires a rich context to operate within, not just advanced models.
A new forecast outlines the biggest digital dangers on the horizon. The threats range from AI-driven scams to a dangerously centralized internet, and they’re evolving faster than ever.
Shlomo Kramer, CEO of Cato Networks, warns that the AI investment frenzy is a bubble that will unwind. He argues there’s a “dislocation” between sky-high valuations and the technology’s current, modest real-world impact.
Meta has made one of its biggest AI acquisitions yet, buying the startup Manus for over $2 billion. The company, which grew out of China’s AI ecosystem, saw rapid revenue growth by building AI agents for tasks like market research and website creation.
Meta is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup that makes general-purpose AI agents. The move is part of Meta’s aggressive push to integrate advanced AI across its consumer and business products.
