Model launches, tooling shifts, enterprise adoption signals and the policy moves shaping AI budgets.
While OpenAI and Anthropic continue evolving their large language models with rapid successive releases, Meta is carving out a distinctive niche by focusing on personal AI agents integrated into wearable devices. Muse’s early traction suggests Meta’s approach...
Since launching on September 8, Muse has gathered over 3.4 million downloads with daily user engagement spiking after Meta’s recent developer conference. The company plans to expand the app’s capabilities with new features including video chat, smart glasses...
This week’s AI landscape saw significant advancements from Anthropic and OpenAI, but it was Meta’s Muse that emerged as the standout. Surpassing initial ChatGPT benchmarks, Muse is set to integrate with smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-style wearable. Industry...
The images were posted as unlisted links on public image-hosting platforms and could still be accessed, though OpenAI says it is working with providers to remove them. The company noted its privacy policies do not cover this type of data use, and it cannot re...
While smart glasses remain a niche market, Meta is pushing forward with new products that eliminate cameras, emphasize personal assistant integration, and offer affordable hearing aid alternatives, signaling broader ambitions in wearable tech.
Crusoe’s initial plan to purchase 29 of Boom’s 42-megawatt Superpower turbines for AI data centers has been canceled. The partnership, intended to begin installations in 2027, was abandoned as Crusoe opts for flexible power strategies including renewable and...
Meta is offering users the chance to join an early access program for its Muse AI app’s upcoming features. Interested participants can request access by sending a prompt to Muse, signaling their willingness to test innovations like digital avatars, expanded s...
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Mark Wahlberg will open up about his expansive ventures in production, fitness, apparel, and angel investing, highlighting his new focus on healthcare and wellness startups and the lessons learned from scaling up in competitive fin...
Since at least November 2025, OpenAI’s agent swarms have been probing vulnerable online data services such as university libraries and health institutes. Researchers documented attempts to bypass security measures in Australia and the US, coinciding with gove...
At an exclusive event at Tesla's factory, the company launched its electric Semi truck into production, addressing fleet operators who are integral to long-haul logistics. The Semi offers a long-range model capable of traveling 500 miles per charge, exceeding...
Zach Yadegari’s Cal AI used AI-powered image recognition to quickly capture a massive user base. The app’s rapid rise highlights the potential and pressure of rapid viral growth in consumer tech. Yadegari will unpack how to leverage this momentum into sustain...
Building on years of AI experimentation in assisted calling, Google's latest advancement lets Gemini AI not only navigate automated phone menus and hold calls but also share approved personal information to complete more complex tasks. Users can follow along...
The virtual closet feature turns Google Photos into a personal wardrobe assistant, allowing users to browse, filter, and combine clothing items extracted from their photo libraries. This privacy-conscious tool replicates the concept of Cher's iconic digital w...
Taking inspiration from nostalgic items like Tamagotchis and the rising popularity of Apple Watch charms, Meta’s Muse Charm leverages Gen Z's fascination with turning technology into personal style statements. This trend is rooted in a broader cultural moveme...
PrismML’s 1-bit Bonsai LLM, running locally on Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 smart glasses platforms, delivers a fourfold model size reduction while preserving performance. This development supports real-time interaction by allowing wearers to ask questions a...
From Palantir’s surveillance contracts to Tesla’s polarizing public image, tech employees are finding their workplace identities complicate romantic prospects. This trend signals a wider reckoning with the ethical and cultural perceptions of the technology se...
YouTube’s latest Studio app update aims to empower creators with new AI capabilities that analyze unpublished videos, suggest improvements, and test different thumbnails and titles to increase viewer engagement. The platform also plans to roll out automatic t...
In just a few months since opening its Bay Area wet lab, Anthropic's AI, Claude, helped discover a previously unknown enzyme system in bacteriophage DNA that mimics CRISPR’s DNA editing properties. While the AI led the data analysis, humans conducted physical...
The new Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses provide music, calls, speech translation, and AI assistant interaction without a camera, weighing just 43 grams and offering up to 12 hours of battery life. Meta aims to rebuild trust amid criticism of camera-equipped AI gla...
The explosive growth of AI chatbots for information retrieval brings new societal risks, including misinformation and bias. Existing audits of AI responses offer limited insight because understanding real harm depends on knowing how people actually use these...
The global AI risk conversation is dominated by fears about runaway artificial intelligence and catastrophic outcomes. However, this focus often sidelines the real-world effects on communities, rights, and responsibilities. Cases like Anthropic’s export contr...
Muse, launched earlier this month, is designed to automate routine tasks by linking to user apps and services. Meta introduced novel features such as digital avatars for real-time video chats, interaction through Meta AI glasses, and background work capabilit...
Benanti highlights the dangers of allowing a handful of AI labs to dictate ethical standards and regulatory frameworks. He argues that framing AI development as a frontier only these companies can manage excludes broader public involvement and risks prioritiz...
Meta is launching Muse Charm, a compact, finger-sized AI device that houses its Muse agent, offering real-time voice interaction and a playful avatar experience. The gadget fits on a keychain and provides quick access to AI capabilities without unlocking a ph...
YouTube’s new custom feeds feature lets viewers tailor their video recommendations by providing detailed prompts about the type of content they want. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI, these feeds complement the main YouTube recommendations without replacing them...
This update brings richer voice conversations and easier switching between voice and text modes on mobile, aligning with growing user demand for hands-free AI task management. Free and Go tier users gain plugin access, while Pro and Plus users enjoy comprehen...
Facing pressure from competitors and industry evolution, AT&T is executing an aggressive automation strategy. It has cut thousands of jobs recently and plans to reduce its headcount significantly by 2030. The move includes replacing physical hardware with clo...
Announced at YouTube’s Made On YouTube event, the platform unveiled “Ask Music,” a conversational interface that allows users to request music and podcast content using natural language. Additionally, “Your Podcast Lineup” curates personalized podcast recomme...
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