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Baidu unveils open-source AI model claiming superiority over GPT-5 and Gemini
Baidu Inc. has launched a new open-source multimodal AI model that it asserts surpasses the capabilities of both Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s GPT-5. The Chinese tech giant…SoftBank’s stock tumbles 10% following Nvidia sell-off concerns
SoftBank Group Corp. experienced a significant drop in its shares, falling as much as 10% after announcing its exit from Nvidia Corp., a leader in the AI sector. This move has…Former OpenAI staffer reveals insights on AI’s handling of erotica content
Steven Adler, the former head of product safety at OpenAI, shares key insights on AI’s approach to erotica in a recent podcast episode. He emphasizes the importance of…Meta’s AI pioneer Yann LeCun to launch independent startup
Yann LeCun, the chief AI scientist at Meta, is set to depart from the company to establish his own startup. His new venture will focus on advancing his research in world models, a…Amazon’s ‘House of David’ doubles down on AI, utilizing over 350 shots in new season
In its second season, Amazon’s ‘House of David’ significantly increased its use of AI technology, incorporating over 350 AI-generated shots, particularly in battle scenes. The…6sense founder secures $30 million for AI-driven sales startup 1mind
Amanda Kahlow, the founder of 6sense, has raised $30 million for her new venture, 1mind, which aims to revolutionize sales and marketing through AI technology. Operating in…Google Maps introduces AI-powered tools for interactive project creation
Google has launched innovative AI tools for Google Maps that allow users to generate code for creating interactive map projects. This development aims to empower developers and…Wikipedia calls for AI firms to adopt paid API amid scraping concerns
Wikipedia is urging artificial intelligence companies to utilize its paid API instead of scraping its content, as it seeks to sustain operations in a challenging digital landscape…Meta launches groundbreaking ASR model for over 1,600 languages
Meta has unveiled its new open source automatic speech recognition (ASR) system, capable of transcribing more than 1,600 languages, a significant expansion compared to OpenAI’s…Kaltura invests $27M in AI avatar startup eSelf to enhance video tools
Kaltura has completed the acquisition of AI avatar startup eSelf for $27 million, aiming to incorporate generative AI capabilities into its enterprise video and learning…Excessive chatbot use linked to delusions among users
A rising trend indicates that heavy users of AI chatbots, especially OpenAI’s ChatGPT, are experiencing delusions during extended interactions. This phenomenon raises concerns…