News
Important shifts and updates across AI, technology and business.
New York school district issues warning over AI kidnapping ransom scam calls
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A school district in New York has issued a warning about a new scam using artificial intelligence to imitate the voice of family members over the phone.…Amazon Boss Says AI May Spawn New Retail Formats
Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to radically transform the retail sector and could result in the creation of new shopping channels, according to Doug Herrington, CEO of…Tech companies are turning to ‘synthetic data’ to train AI models
Artificial intelligence is so hungry for information, soon there will be no real data left. If done right, synthetic data can fill the gap and improve AI models. Original article:…TSMC fourth-quarter profit seen jumping 58% on strong AI chip demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 58% leap in fourth-quarter…Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praises Elon Musk for his AI progress
Jensen Huang applauded Elon Musk at CES for his multi-layered progression in AI endeavors, including in the areas of cognitive intelligence, autonomous driving, and robotics.…Treasury using AI to reply to taxpayers’ emails as Starmer vows to ‘mainline technology into veins’ of UK
Treasury using AI to reply to taxpayers’ emails as Starmer vows to ‘mainline technology into veins’ of UK – Prime minister has vowed to use AI ‘drive incredible change in our…UK science secretary emphasizes proactive approach to AI integration
The UK’s Science Secretary, Peter Kyle, highlights the need for strategic planning before AI significantly impacts the economy. Kyle is set to announce the Government’s AI Action…Industry leaders criticize L&T chairman’s 90-hour workweek suggestion
L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s comments on preferring a 90-hour workweek for employees sparked widespread criticism among India’s business elite. Anand Mahindra, Harsh Goenka, and…Mark Zuckerberg on Software Engineering role: AI will evolve to become mid-level engineer
Mark Zuckerberg provided significant insights about how AI will reshape engineering roles, particularly focusing on the immediate future in 2025 and beyond. His perspective offers…Elon Musk highlights the exhaustion of AI training data and the future role of synthetic data
Elon Musk, in a conversation with Mark Penn, stated that AI training has used up the cumulative sum of human knowledge, necessitating a shift to synthetic data. Musk’s views align…Silicon valley buzzes with startups pioneering AI agents
Sam Altman of OpenAI predicts AI agents will enter the workforce, sparking investor interest. Startups focusing on AI agents raised significant funding, with some securing between…