In a groundbreaking move, Anthropic becomes the first major tech company to endorse California's SB 53 AI bill, mandating transparency measures and safety procedures for advanced AI models offered in the state, aligning with recommendations from California's AI policy working group.
Google embraces multimodal AI search, expanding AI Mode with advanced Gemini 2.5 AI to 5 new languages - Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese - paving the way for an AI-led search experience as the default 'soon'.
Hackers from the LunaLock ransomware group threaten to poison AI training data with stolen artwork unless ransom demands are met, prompting artists to use tools like Glaze and Nightside to protect their creations from exploitation.
Google expands its AI-powered Search to five new languages - Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese - enabling users to ask complex queries and explore the web more deeply using advanced language understanding capabilities.
NotebookLM unveils flashcards, quizzes, personalized tutoring with 'Learning Guide', and Audio Overviews with Brief, Critique, and Debate formats for active learning and mastering subjects.
AI voice agents significantly enhance the accuracy and completion rates of home blood pressure monitoring for seniors, leading to improved health outcomes and exceptional patient satisfaction scores exceeding 9 out of 10.
Major tech giants integrate powerful language models directly into operating systems, sparking debates over AI safety and user privacy as these models gain unprecedented access to personal data, while proponents argue it enables risk mitigation strategies.
Databricks launches Unity AI Gateway, a centralized governance platform giving organizations real-time control over AI costs, compliance, and access across agents, models, and tools without vendor lock-in.
Databricks secures $1 billion funding at over $100 billion valuation as AI agents now create 80% of databases compared to just 30% a year ago, with the company reaching $4 billion in annual recurring revenue.
Microsoft provides free AI resources including Microsoft 365 Personal, LinkedIn Learning courses, $1.25 million in educator grants, and expanded access to Microsoft Elevate, empowering students and educators in the field of artificial intelligence.