A groundbreaking brain-computer interface developed by Synchron enables a person with ALS to control an iPad using only their thoughts, seamlessly integrating with Apple's accessibility features for native, thought-driven control of the device.
A surging Mid-Atlantic AI hub spanning Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC challenges Silicon Valley's primacy, boasting abundant talent and innovation but requiring strategic investment to scale its 'Star Hub' potential.
Google unleashes Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, a parallel problem-solving powerhouse for AI Ultra subscribers that explores multiple approaches to solve complex problems and demonstrates strong performance in benchmarks like Humanity's Last Exam and AIME.
Apple celebrates 3 billion iPhones shipped since 2007, announces ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air with 6.6-inch screen and single camera lens for $900 amid double-digit iPhone growth.
The U.S. prioritizes open-source AI as a national imperative to outpace China in the global AI race, recognizing the need to return to open science roots and empower the next generation of AI builders.
Fundamental Research Labs secures $33 million to develop AI agents like Fairies, a consumer assistant, Shortcut for financial analysis, and digital humans, focusing initially on productivity apps across various industries.
In a surprising move, Anthropic revokes OpenAI's access to its Claude AI models, citing violation of terms of service, after OpenAI used Claude to compare its performance against its own models, though Anthropic will allow access for benchmarking and safety evaluations.
Lina Khan, the former Federal Trade Commission chair, hails Figma's IPO as vindication of her scrutiny over tech giants' startup acquisitions, while critics argue Figma thrived despite regulatory hurdles.
Vogue's recent ad featuring an AI-generated model sparks debate over the future of human models as brands increasingly use AI models for cost and scalability benefits, raising concerns about job losses and cultural appropriation in the fashion industry.
Amazon eyes integrating advertisements into Alexa+, its AI-powered voice assistant, as CEO Andy Jassy sees a 'significant financial opportunity' in delivering ads through the conversational AI platform that reaches millions with AI-driven features like date planning and image generation.