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Runway, an AI video generation startup, is expanding its horizons into world models, simulating environments to predict behavior, with potential applications in entertainment, gaming, and scientific research. With a valuation of $5.3 billion, Runway is poised to take on bigger challenges in the AI l
Campbell Brown, former Meta news chief, discusses the importance of accurate information in AI and the need for companies to prioritize truth and transparency. Her company, Forum AI, evaluates and improves the performance of foundation models on high-stakes topics.
Elon Musk's xAI is operating nearly 50 natural gas turbines at its Mississippi data center, sparking concerns over air pollution. The turbines are considered 'mobile' due to a loophole, allowing them to avoid regulations. The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against xAI, seeking to halt the operation of th
Medicare's new payment model, ACCESS, rewards health outcomes rather than required activities and is built for AI innovation. The model has the potential to transform the healthcare industry, but also carries risks such as data breaches and financial uncertainties.
This article explores the potential of procedural generation and AI in game development, using GitHub Copilot CLI to build a procedurally generated roguelike game. We discuss the benefits and challenges of this approach and provide example use cases.
Thinking Machines Lab has announced interaction models, aiming to create AI that can listen and respond simultaneously, like a phone call. The model, TML-Interaction-Small, responds in 0.40 seconds, comparable to human conversation speed.
This comprehensive guide to AI terminology clarifies common terms such as AGI, AI agents, and deep learning, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the field of artificial intelligence.
GitHub is facing significant reliability issues due to an unexpected load spike driven by AI agents. The platform has experienced outages, data integrity incidents, and a general decline in service quality, affecting its users, including professional software engineers. GitHub is working to address
Basata is streamlining specialist referrals with AI, automating the manual process of scheduling appointments and freeing administrators from repetitive tasks. With its unique approach and growing traction, the company is poised to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.
Validating agentic behavior in AI systems is challenging due to lack of clear objectives, uncertainty in the environment, and contextual dependence. Approaches such as specification-based validation, simulation-based validation, and human evaluation can be employed to validate agentic behavior.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, a panel of experts will discuss the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions in the tech industry. The panel will explore M&A as an early-stage strategy and provide insights for founders and entrepreneurs. Attendees can register now and take advantage of a limited-time off
The rise of AI-generated code is changing the face of software engineering, leaving many to wonder what the future holds for their profession. As AI tools produce high-quality code faster and with similar results to human-written code, software engineers must adapt to a new paradigm and find new way
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI is creating jobs, not leading to mass unemployment. He argues that AI generates new opportunities, particularly in the production of AI hardware. However, others predict that AI could displace up to 15% of jobs in the U.S.
Image model releases are driving growth for AI mobile apps, with 6.5x more downloads than traditional model updates. ChatGPT and Gemini saw significant increases in downloads after introducing their image models, but only ChatGPT turned this into revenue.
A Harvard study found that an AI model outperformed human doctors in emergency room diagnoses, but the findings should be interpreted with care. The study highlights the need for further research and evaluation of AI in medical contexts.
Cloudflare has rewritten Next.js using AI, raising questions about the future of commercial open source software. The project, called vinext, is a drop-in replacement for Next.js and demonstrates the potential of AI in software development.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released new rules for the Oscar awards, making AI-generated actors and scripts ineligible. The rules state that only human-performed and human-authored content will be eligible for awards, raising questions about the future of AI in the film indus
Replit CEO Amjad Masad discusses the company's plans for independence, its competitive advantage, and the ongoing battle with Apple over App Store guidelines. With its strong economics and comprehensive platform, Replit is poised to remain a leader in the AI coding assistant market.
Coatue has launched a new initiative to acquire land for data centers, potentially for Anthropic. The firm has established a venture called Next Frontier, which will focus on developing data centers near large power sources. This move highlights the growing demand for AI infrastructure and the incre
Reddit's investment in its search engine pays off with a 30% year-on-year jump in usage, driven by improved performance and AI features. The company sees search as a key driver of user acquisition and retention, and plans to reach a billion daily users worldwide.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 sees significant uptake in India, but global response remains mixed. The tool is being used for self-expression, with users creating personalized visuals.
SoftBank's new company, Roze AI, aims to revolutionize data center construction using autonomous robots and AI. With a potential $100B IPO, this venture could make a significant impact on the tech industry.
Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, reaches $2B valuation with $100M Series B funding. The AI agent-tool startup offers specialized APIs for AI agents and has over 100,000 developers using its products.
Scout AI, a startup developing autonomous systems for military operations, has raised $100 million in a Series A round. The company is utilizing Vision Language Action models to create intelligent and adaptable autonomous systems.
Amazon has launched an AI-powered audio Q&A feature on product pages, allowing customers to ask questions and receive conversational audio responses in real-time. This innovation aims to provide a more personalized and efficient shopping experience.
Amazon has integrated new OpenAI products into its AWS services, including OpenAI's latest models and a new agent service. This move follows the revised partnership agreement between OpenAI and Microsoft, which removed exclusivity and allowed OpenAI to collaborate with other cloud providers.