The Price of Progress: Billions Raised, Jobs Lost, Trust Tested
AI startups soar, Big Tech faces scrutiny, and workers bear the cost of automation.
Coventry council to review Palantir contract after protests about IDF link
Robert Booth/ The Guardian
Coventry City Council will reconsider its collaboration with Palantir following objections over the company's ties to Israel's defense forces. Transparency and ethics are in the limelight.
The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia, is being acquired
David Pierce/ The Verge
The revolutionary startup that developed the Arc and Dia browsers has been bought. The agreement has the potential to radically alter how users interact with the Internet.
‘Unprecedented Growth’ by Anthropic: This AI Startup is Now Valued at $183B
Megan Crouse/ TechRepublic
Anthropic's valuation has skyrocketed to $183 billion, making it one of the fastest growing companies in AI. The startup is now a major competitor to OpenAI.
The quest to keep OpenAI honest
Alex Heath/ The Verge
As OpenAI's power develops, so will the scrutiny. Regulators, researchers, and skeptics are attempting to hold the AI behemoth responsible for safety and transparency.
Here’s how the Pixel’s AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens
Allison Johnson/ The Verge
With the goal of offering a clear, approachable substitute for Big Tech's closed systems, Switzerland has introduced a totally open AI model that was trained on public data.
Switzerland releases 100% open AI model
Muhammad Zulhusni/ AI News
Eufy’s latest security camera can see everywhere all at once
Andrew Liszewski/ The Verge
The new 360-degree security camera from Eufy captures all angles in a single image. Its goal is to rethink home security and get rid of blind spots.
Apple’s rumored AI search tool for Siri could rely on Google
Emma Roth/ The Verge
According to reports, Apple may rely on Google to help develop an AI-powered search update for Siri.
Switzerland releases its own AI model trained on public data
Elissa Welle/ The Verge
Switzerland has established a fully open AI model based solely on public data. The move seeks to increase transparency, trust, and accessibility in an industry dominated by Big Tech's opaque systems.
Google Search Monopoly Ruling Sends Signal for Big-Tech Antitrust Cases
Steve Lohr/ New York Times
A historic decision that challenges Google's search monopoly is being heralded as a watershed. According to experts, it might pave the way for more extensive antitrust disputes.
OpenAI Buys Statsig for $1.1B, Names Raji CTO of Applications
Megan Crouse/ TechRepublic
Vijaye Raji was appointed as OpenAI's new CTO of Applications after the company paid $1.1 billion to purchase Statsig. Its developer ecosystem is strengthened by the action.
How Hackers Hide Malicious Prompts in Images to Exploit Google Gemini AI
Harsh Chandekar/ Towards AI
Salesforce ‘Needs Less Heads,’ So It Cut 4,000 Jobs, As AI Takes Over
Esther Shein/ TechRepublic
Salesforce is shedding 4,000 workers as it focuses on AI automation. According to executives, a world dominated by AI will require fewer humans.