Perplexity AI Makes Bold Merger Bid for TikTok Amid US Ban Threat
AI search startup Perplexity AI proposes a surprising merger with TikTok's US operations as the platform faces a potential ban. The deal would allow ByteDance investors to retain stakes while combining Perplexity's AI capabilities with TikTok's vast video content.
Microsoft Mandates Copilot AI in Office Apps with Price Hike
Microsoft announces first price increase in 12 years for Microsoft 365 subscriptions, bundling mandatory Copilot AI features across Office applications. The $3 monthly increase affects 84 million consumers, though temporary opt-out options are available through limited 'Classic' plans.
Nord Security Founders Launch $8M AI Infrastructure Platform Nexos.ai
Nord Security's founders unveil Nexos.ai, a new enterprise platform backed by $8M in funding that streamlines AI deployment and provides access to over 200 AI models. The solution offers enhanced security, automatic provider switching, and intelligent caching to address key challenges in production AI implementations.
Nvidia CEO Downplays Market Cap: 'We're Still a Small Company'
Despite reaching a $3.33 trillion market value, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang maintains the company's 'small' status with just 32,000 employees. Huang emphasizes focused innovation over expansion, stating Nvidia will only pursue unique projects where they can make significant improvements.
Microsoft 365 Price Hike Hits Asia-Pacific Users with Up to 46% Increase
Microsoft announces significant price increases for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions across six Asia-Pacific countries, citing AI feature investments. The changes see Australian users facing up to 46% higher costs while other regions remain unaffected for now.
AI Agents Set to Dominate Enterprise Software Usage by 2030
Accenture predicts a revolutionary shift where AI agents will become primary users of enterprise systems by 2030, surpassing human app usage by 2032. This 'Binary Big Bang' transformation is already showing promise, with AI agents demonstrating significant improvements in handling code and system interactions.
Leading AI Researcher Launches Foundation to Set New Standards for AGI Testing
François Chollet establishes the ARC Prize Foundation to develop advanced benchmarks for evaluating human-level AI capabilities. The organization plans to release an enhanced ARC-AGI test in 2024 while building partnerships with major AI labs to create industry-wide standards.
Microsoft's Small AI Models Outperform OpenAI in Complex Mathematics
Microsoft researchers have developed rStar-Math, a groundbreaking technique enabling smaller AI models to solve advanced mathematical problems with exceptional accuracy. When applied to compact models like Phi-3 mini, the technique achieved up to 90% accuracy, surpassing OpenAI's larger models.
Hyundai and NVIDIA Join Forces to Accelerate AI-Powered Automotive Innovation
Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA announce a strategic partnership at CES to advance AI solutions in vehicles and manufacturing. The collaboration leverages NVIDIA's computing infrastructure and Omniverse platform to enhance autonomous driving systems and optimize production through digital twin technology.
Razer's AI Gaming Coach Raises Fair Play Concerns in Competitive Gaming
Razer's Project Ava, an AI-powered gaming assistant offering real-time vocal advice, sparks debate about competitive integrity in gaming. While promising as a training tool, the system's ability to provide live strategic guidance during matches raises questions about fairness and ethical boundaries.