AI fluency surges as a baseline expectation across the workforce, with job listings mentioning AI soaring 56.1% in 2025, giving rise to new AI roles like AI Engineer and AI Content Creator, while human-centered skills eclipse technical expertise for AI roles in Design and Make industries.
11.ai unveils a voice-driven AI assistant that integrates with productivity tools through MCP, enabling users to accomplish tasks like planning, research, and project management using voice commands, powered by ElevenLabs Conversational AI with low latency and multimodal support.
Cluely, a controversial startup helping users 'cheat' on interviews, exams, and calls, raises $15M Series A from Andreessen Horowitz, valuing it around $120M despite ethical concerns.
A revolutionary brain implant allows a paralyzed individual to communicate through synthesized speech and singing by capturing neural signals from the speech region of their brain, using AI to decode and reproduce their voice and vocal inflections in real time.
Dia, the new AI-powered browser, redefines web browsing by integrating a ChatGPT-like assistant that accesses users' data and websites, transforming it into an AI-powered command center for personalized assistance and seamless web operation.
Starbucks unveils Green Dot Assist, an AI-powered virtual assistant providing conversational responses to baristas' questions on iPads in 35 pilot stores, marking a new era of AI-enhanced partner experience.
Apple unveiled 'Liquid Glass', a shiny, reflective UI with transparent elements and dynamic animations, inspired by its Vision Pro VR headset, aiming to unify the interface across devices for a fluid, glassy experience.
In a groundbreaking development, security researchers are embracing 'Hackbots' - AI-powered assistants that accelerate vulnerability discovery, revolutionizing the field while adhering to ethical principles and human oversight, enabling more comprehensive security testing through human-AI collaboration.
Google Labs' Portraits experiment allows conversational AI interactions with trusted experts, starting with bestselling author Kim Scott's AI-powered coaching on communication and leadership.
Major sports leagues like the NBA, MLB, and ATP are using AI-powered motion capture and algorithms to assist referees, but limitations in speed, accuracy, and visual processing remain, requiring continued human oversight for key calls.