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Important shifts and updates across AI, technology and business.
Elon Musk’s initiative uses AI to scrutinize government spending
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employs AI to analyze federal government contracts and spending. The project, despite its potential for efficiency, raises…Google’s Super Bowl ad controversy reveals Gemini’s cheese fact was a human error, not AI-generated
Google’s Super Bowl ad for Wisconsin Cheese Mart was criticized for incorrect cheese consumption facts, later found to be a human error. The controversial fact about Gouda cheese…OpenAI co-founder’s new AI startup eyes $20 billion valuation in funding talks
Safe Superintelligence, co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, is negotiating a funding round that could value it at $20 billion. The valuation leap follows a previous $5 billion valuation…Amazon plans $100 billion investment in AI for 2025
Amazon aims to increase its capital expenditures to $100 billion in 2025, focusing on artificial intelligence advancements. The investment exceeds the previous year’s $83 billion,…WhatsApp enhances ChatGPT integration with image and voice inputs
WhatsApp updates its ChatGPT feature, allowing users to upload images and send voice messages for interaction. The integration now supports linking to free, Plus, or Pro ChatGPT…OpenAI explores entry into consumer hardware with AI innovations
OpenAI files a trademark application hinting at a move into consumer hardware, including AI-powered devices and humanoid robots. The application covers a wide range of potential…Rajya Sabha member advocates for an Indian alternative to Google Maps
A Rajya Sabha MP has called for the development of an Indian version of Google Maps, citing navigational errors and data security concerns. The lawmaker highlighted incidents…Google unveils Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model to enhance reasoning in AI
Google launches Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking and Pro Experimental models, adding advanced thinking and reasoning capabilities. The initiative aims to compete with OpenAI and…Craft enhances iPhone AI capabilities with new offline update
Craft’s latest update introduces an AI assistant with offline capabilities, using DeepSeek’s R1 model for document management. The update allows users to choose between AI models,…Google updates its AI product Gemini with new ‘Thinking’ model
Google announced updates to Gemini, introducing a ‘Thinking’ model to enhance reasoning capabilities. The update includes a version that integrates with YouTube, Search, and…DeepSeek may be sharing user data with Chinese government, raising security concerns
DeepSeek, a new AI platform, is under scrutiny for potentially sharing user data with a Chinese telecom company, violating US bans. Security researchers found code on DeepSeek’s…