Google aims to merge its AI models Gemini and Veo, combining Gemini's multimodal capabilities with Veo's understanding of real-world physics learned from YouTube data, to create an enhanced universal digital assistant with improved physical world comprehension.
Driven by sustainability goals, technological progress, and surging demand for efficient transportation, the global high-speed rail market is accelerating at a rapid 5.9% CAGR, poised to surge from $110.5 billion in 2024 to a staggering $165.3 billion by 2031, with Asia-Pacific leading the charge.
Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports are disrupting Amazon sellers who source from China, forcing price hikes or cost absorption, while reviving challenges in reviving U.S. manufacturing due to higher costs and lack of infrastructure, adding uncertainty across the economy.
Vesper Energy's 600 MW Hornet Solar project, one of the largest single-phase solar farms in the US, spans over 6 square miles in Texas, contributing $100 million in tax revenue and propelling the state towards a renewable future as a solar energy powerhouse.
Google's Firebase Studio, an AI-powered cloud platform, promises rapid app development with features like app prototyping, coding assistance, AI-powered testing, Firebase service integration, and flexible deployment options, along with updates to Firebase tools for AI, data, and web app deployment.
Elon Musk's AI venture xAI enters the market with the launch of Grok 3 API, offering a large language model and a smaller version at competitive pricing, though with a reduced context window.
Anthropic's new Max plan unlocks higher usage limits, priority access to new features and models, and enhanced capabilities for frequent Claude users who require extended conversations, complex data handling, and heavy reliance on the AI assistant throughout their day.
Fintech founder Albert Saniger faces fraud charges for deceiving investors by falsely claiming his shopping app Nate used AI automation, when it relied on human labor, leading to over $50 million in losses for backers like Coatue and Forerunner Ventures.
In a controversial move raising concerns over free speech and political bias, the Trump administration is deploying AI technology to scan federal employees' communications for anti-Trump sentiment, with potential disciplinary actions for those found critical of the president.
Multiverse Computing's CompactifAI technology shrinks Llama AI models by 80%, boosting efficiency with 60% fewer parameters, 84% greater energy efficiency, 40% faster inference, and 50% cost reduction, enabling new use cases for portable AI.