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Elon Musk Consulted by Grok 4 for Controversial Questions
During the launch of Grok 4 by xAI, Elon Musk live-streamed on his social media platform X, revealing his AI company’s aim to create a human-like AI. This move hints at Musk’s…Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Grok 4 with $300 Monthly Subscription
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, introduced its latest flagship AI model, Grok 4, and introduced a new $300-per-month AI subscription plan called SuperGrok Heavy. Grok is positioned…Google Introduces AI Marketing Tools in India Post ‘Google Tax’ Repeal
Google has launched its AI-powered advertising tools in India following the repeal of the ‘Google tax’, originally introduced to tax tech giants. The tools, first introduced in…Elon Musk Introduces Grok 4 Amid Chatbot Controversy
Elon Musk revealed the new AI system Grok 4 during a livestream with xAI experts, criticizing existing AI technology as ‘primitive’ and unsuitable for serious commercial…YouTube to Crack Down on ‘Mass-Produced’ and ‘Repetitive’ Videos
YouTube is set to implement a ‘minor’ update to its policies targeting ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concerns over AI-generated content mount. The change is aimed at…OpenAI to Launch AI Browser Redefining Web Browsing Experience
OpenAI is set to launch an AI-powered browser that aims to revolutionize how users navigate the web by allowing certain interactions to take place within the browser itself,…McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants’ Data Due to Security Flaws
Tens of millions of job-seekers’ personal information was left exposed on McDonald’s ‘McHire’ site, built by AI software firm Paradox.ai, due to basic security flaws. Hackers were…Andreessen Horowitz Shifts Incorporation to Nevada, Urges Startups to Follow Suit
Silicon Valley VC giant Andreessen Horowitz is moving its business registration from Delaware to Nevada, advising its portfolio companies to do the same due to concerns over…Meta Offers Over $200 Million Pay Package to Poach Apple’s Talent
Meta Platforms Inc. has offered a compensation package exceeding $200 million to lure top talent, including a former distinguished Apple Inc. employee, to join its…Microsoft Shares $500M AI Savings After Job Cuts
Microsoft’s chief commercial officer revealed that AI saved over $500 million in call center costs last year, shortly after the company announced cutting 9,000 jobs. The use of AI…Capgemini to Acquire WNS for $3.3 Billion to Boost AI Services
Capgemini is acquiring India-based WNS for $3.3 billion in cash to enhance its GenAI and Agentic AI services, with a per share price of $76.50, representing a 17% premium over…