Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mach Industries Brings AI to the Future of Defense
Mach Industries emerges from stealth to push AI-native, decentralized defense tech. Founder Ethan Thornton outlines autonomy, edge compute, and governance challenges.
Amazon Debuts Always-On AI Agent for Sellers
Amazon upgrades Seller Assistant into an always-on agent that monitors inventory, enforces compliance, and can act on sellers' behalf with authorized automation.
Icarus Robotics Raises $6.1M to Free Astronauts from Cargo Chores
Icarus Robotics raised $6.1M to deploy bimanual, fan-propelled robots that automate cargo handling on the ISS, aiming for teleoperation then embodied AI.
Lovable's Rapid Rise Redefines Consumer AI Apps
Lovable hit $100M ARR in under a year, raised $200M at a $1.8B valuation, and CEO Anton Osika will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
Hunger Strikers Demand Halt to AGI Race
Protesters stage hunger strikes outside Anthropic and DeepMind, demanding CEOs pause development of artificial general intelligence amid existential concerns.
Business Insider OKs AI First Drafts Without Reader Disclosure
Business Insider allows journalists to use AI for first drafts without routine disclosure, sparking trust and legal concerns across newsrooms.
Google Brings Spotlight-like AI Search to Windows
Google launches a desktop search app for Windows with Alt+Space, AI Mode, Lens image search, and results from local files, Drive, and the web.
Al Gore on China’s Climate Lead and AI’s Energy Risk
Al Gore warns US lost ground as China accelerates clean energy; AI data centers, rare earths, and policy rollbacks present new climate risks and choices.
Waymo Approved to Test Robotaxis at SFO Airport
Waymo will begin phased testing and commercial rollout at San Francisco International Airport, starting with driver-supervised trials.
Microsoft Pledges $30B for UK AI Supercomputer and Infrastructure
Microsoft will invest £22B ($30B) in the UK to build a 23,000+ GPU supercomputer, expand data centers, and support AI operations from 2025–2028.
Meta Connect 2025 — AI Smart Glasses Take Center Stage
Meta Connect 2025 spotlights AI smart glasses from Ray‑Ban and Oakley, potential Hypernova reveal, MSL updates, and the future of wearable AI.
OpenAI to Curb ChatGPT Suicide Talk with Teens
OpenAI says ChatGPT will limit conversations about suicide and implement age controls after a Senate hearing and a wrongful-death lawsuit.