Google Pays AI Researchers Not to Work for Competitors After Leaving
DeepMind's London office enforces year-long non-compete agreements while continuing to pay departing AI researchers their full salaries. The controversial practice highlights the fierce battle for AI talent among tech giants, even as some researchers express frustration about being sidelined from industry developments.
Kawasaki's Hydrogen-Powered Robot Horse Gallops Into the Future
Kawasaki Heavy Industries unveils Corleo, a groundbreaking two-seater robotic quadruped combining AI and hydrogen power technology. This futuristic mechanical steed features autonomous navigation, rider-responsive controls, and eco-friendly operation producing only water as exhaust.
NVIDIA Launches AgentIQ: A Game-Changing Open-Source Library for Enterprise AI Integration
NVIDIA's new AgentIQ library enables seamless connection between AI frameworks while providing comprehensive monitoring tools. This open-source solution helps organizations build more robust AI systems by treating all components as function calls and offering advanced profiling capabilities.
Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Marred by Employee Protests Over Military AI Contracts
Microsoft's landmark 50th anniversary celebrations were disrupted by employee protests against the company's AI military contracts, particularly with Israeli forces. The demonstrations, led by software engineers who later resigned, highlighted growing tensions around tech companies' involvement in defense partnerships.
Spotify Revolutionizes Digital Advertising with AI Tools and Programmatic Exchange
Spotify launches groundbreaking advertising solutions including AI-generated ads and the Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX) programmatic platform. The streaming giant aims to enhance advertiser reach to its 251 million Gen Z users through automated buying and AI-powered creative tools.
Amazon Revolutionizes Cross-Platform Shopping with AI-Powered 'Buy for Me' Feature
Amazon's new AI-powered 'Buy for Me' feature enables customers to purchase products from third-party websites directly through the Amazon app, using secure encryption and AI assistance. The groundbreaking system, currently in testing with US users, could transform how people shop across multiple online platforms.
iOS 18.4 Update Brings Priority Notifications, Ambient Music and Enhanced Features
Apple's latest iOS update introduces intelligent notification prioritization, ambient music controls, and expanded language support for Apple Intelligence. The release also adds new emoji, enhanced Photos organization, and improvements to Apple News+, Home app, and system-wide functionality.
Apple Places $1B Nvidia GPU Order in Major AI Infrastructure Push
Apple makes a strategic move into AI development with a massive $1 billion order for Nvidia's advanced GPU systems. The investment in cutting-edge hardware signals Apple's commitment to enhancing Siri and developing large language models to compete in the evolving AI landscape.
Gran Turismo 7 Enhances Racing Experience with Advanced AI Opponents
Sony's GT Sophy 2.1 AI brings sophisticated racing tactics and customizable difficulty levels across 19 tracks in Gran Turismo 7. The refined AI system creates more authentic racing experiences by demonstrating both aggressive maneuvers and realistic vulnerabilities.
Studio Ghibli's Style Sparks AI Copyright Controversy as OpenAI's ChatGPT Goes Viral
OpenAI's ChatGPT image generator has ignited debate by accurately replicating Studio Ghibli's iconic animation style, raising questions about AI and copyright law. The viral trend has users creating Ghibli-style reimaginings while legal experts evaluate implications of training AI on copyrighted works.