Nvidia Stock Enters Correction as Broadcom Surges in AI Chip Battle
Nvidia's stock fell deeper into correction territory with a 10% drop from recent highs, while rival Broadcom saw its shares surge 40% after strong earnings. The contrasting performance highlights the intensifying competition in the AI chip market where both companies are key players.
Healthcare Giant's Internal AI Chatbot Found Exposed, Raising Security Concerns
A security researcher discovered Optum's internal AI chatbot accessible online without password protection, exposing conversations about insurance claims processes. The incident adds to growing scrutiny of UnitedHealth Group's AI implementations in healthcare decision-making.
Apple's iOS 18.2 Launches with Comprehensive AI Features
Apple enters the AI race with iOS 18.2, introducing AI image generation, ChatGPT integration, and enhanced text tools. While bringing iPhones up to speed with competitors, the update reveals both the potential and current limitations of mobile AI technology.
Harvard Opens Million-Book Library to AI Training, Partnering with Microsoft and OpenAI
Harvard University is releasing one million public domain books for AI model training through its Institutional Data Initiative, including works from Shakespeare to mathematics textbooks. The groundbreaking project, supported by tech giants, aims to provide legal training data while preserving institutional values and cultural diversity.
Emotional Support Robot Startup Shuts Down, Leaving $800 Moxie Devices Bricked
Embodied, creator of the $800 Moxie children's emotional support robot, announces sudden shutdown after failed funding round. The closure will render devices inoperable within days, leaving customers without refunds and children coping with the loss of their robotic companions.
Apple Partners with Broadcom to Develop Custom AI Server Chip
Apple is collaborating with Broadcom to create its first AI-focused server chip codenamed Baltra, aimed at powering cloud-based AI features like Siri and Maps. The project, expected to enter mass production in 2026, marks Apple's strategic move to reduce dependence on Nvidia while strengthening its AI capabilities.
Google's Quantum Breakthrough May Prove Multiple Universe Theory
Google's groundbreaking Willow quantum chip has achieved computational speeds that would take conventional supercomputers billions of years, leading researchers to suggest evidence of parallel universes. The revolutionary quantum processing capabilities have ignited debate about the fundamental nature of reality and quantum mechanics.
AI-Powered Breakthrough: Tech Giants Automate Quantum Computing Calibration
Nvidia, Rigetti, and Quantum Machines achieve a milestone in quantum computing by successfully automating qubit calibration using AI. This breakthrough addresses key scaling challenges as the industry moves toward systems with thousands of qubits.
Google's $20B Green Energy Push: Powering AI with Renewable Infrastructure
Google announces a groundbreaking $20 billion investment in renewable energy infrastructure to power its AI data centers, partnering with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate. The initiative aims to match new data centers with equivalent wind and solar power generation, addressing the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence operations.
Reddit Unleashes AI-Powered Search Feature Amid User Privacy Concerns
Reddit launches 'Reddit Answers', an AI tool that generates summaries from community discussions while linking to original threads. The feature follows major AI partnerships with Google and OpenAI, though some users resist these AI initiatives through deliberate data manipulation.