Elon Musk's AI company xAI lays off around 500 data annotators as it pivots towards employing specialized AI tutors, conducting assessments to identify workers' strengths for future roles.
Apple extends free satellite connectivity for iPhone 14, 15 and new Watch Ultra 3 users, offering emergency SOS messaging via satellite until November 2026 for eligible devices activated before September 2025 in supported countries.
Voice AI startups are experiencing a surge in investor interest and skyrocketing valuations as the technology, which enables natural human-computer interaction, is seen as a 'universal remote' for the digital world, with several companies tripling in value over the past year.
A pioneering artificial intelligence model, trained on real-world physical interactions, learns to adapt and generalize through a feedback loop between its virtual embodiment and the environment, with open-source WALL models enabling further research and applications.
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.
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.
Garmin unveils the Fenix 8 Pro, a groundbreaking smartwatch boasting satellite and cellular connectivity, allowing users to send messages and location data via inReach technology; the microLED model retails at $2,000, while the AMOLED variant starts at $1,200.
President Trump and top tech CEOs join forces, announcing massive US investments to power American supremacy in the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence frontier, hailing pro-business policies as fueling AI innovation and growth.
OpenAI collaborates with Broadcom on custom AI chips scheduled for launch in 2024, aiming to meet soaring computing demands and reduce reliance on Nvidia while utilizing the chips internally rather than selling them to customers.
The U.S. Navy aggressively develops AI-powered combat assistants and decision aids, integrating machine learning into the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat system for enhanced tactical control, payload integration, and AI-driven decision support in undersea warfare.