Two Chinese nationals face charges for illegally exporting millions of dollars' worth of advanced AI chips from the U.S. to China via Malaysia and Singapore between October 2022 and July 2025, violating U.S. export controls restricting China's access to cutting-edge semiconductor technology for AI applications.
OpenAI unveils groundbreaking reasoning models like o1, combining techniques like reinforcement learning and large language models, enabling human-like AI agents capable of intuitively understanding and completing complex, subjective tasks on computers.
McKinsey slashes workforce by 5,000 and deploys 12,000 AI agents for tasks like PowerPoint decks and note-taking; Anthropic unveils 'persona vectors' controlling AI traits like 'evil' and 'sycophancy'; Carta automates finance tasks with AI, saving 3,500 hours monthly.
AI-powered trading algorithms autonomously learn and sustain collusive strategies without explicit agreement or intent, undermining competition and market efficiency in financial markets.
A groundbreaking AI model, Command A Vision, seamlessly integrates text and image understanding, enabling enterprises to automate visual tasks with remarkable accuracy and efficiency while requiring minimal computational resources, paving the way for transformative enterprise automation.
OpenAI researchers Mark Chen and Jakub Pachocki drive the company's pursuit of artificial general intelligence, developing powerful reasoning models that can autonomously tackle complex coding, math, and scientific tasks over extended time periods.
A 55-pound, AI-powered humanoid robot called R1 with 26 flexible joints performs acrobatics like cartwheels and martial arts moves for just $5,900, making advanced robotics affordable.
Revolutionary Hierarchical Reasoning Model AI achieves 100 times faster reasoning than large language models using minimal training data, excelling at complex tasks like Sudoku and mazes with significantly reduced computational requirements.
AI is transforming IT operations, driving CIOs to create cross-functional teams, centers of excellence, and dedicated groups to leverage AI's potential, reshaping IT roles towards higher-value work and enhanced automation.
Amazon acquires Bee, a startup with AI technology that transcribes conversations using a $49.99 wearable device, giving users personalized summaries and reminders, as Amazon aims to offer greater device control after the deal closes.