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Google is upgrading AI Overviews, its AI-powered search feature, with Gemini 3 models. The goal is to make the experience more conversational and accurate, dynamically choosing the most suitable Gemini 3 model for the complexity of the query.
Search users worldwide now have easier access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities directly through Search. The article announces an enhanced user experience, aiming to make AI more accessible.
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Microsoft Research introduces UniRG, a reinforcement learning-based framework for improving automated radiology report generation. UniRG-CXR, the derived model, achieves superior performance in diagnostic accuracy and generalization across institutions, overcoming the limitations of traditional supervised models. This approach promises to reduce the workload of medical providers and improve workflow efficiency.
Google announced the integration of Gemini 3 as the default model for AI Overviews globally. The company also introduced a new feature, AI Mode, which allows users to jump directly from AI Overviews into more in-depth conversations with the AI.
Tongyi-MAI has released Z-Image, a new model for image generation. The model is available on Hugging Face, opening up new possibilities for generative artificial intelligence applications. Further details on the model's architecture and capabilities are available on the dedicated page.
The Pope urges Catholics to develop critical thinking skills regarding artificial intelligence, warning against the risks of uncritical reliance on technology and unnatural interactions with chatbots. He calls for protecting one's voice and identity.
SoftBank has paused talks to acquire U.S. data center operator Switch. The deal, which would have been one of SoftBank's largest, was halted due to regulatory roadblocks, jeopardizing plans to build AI-focused data centers.
Risotto, designed to autonomously resolve help desk tickets, has raised $10 million in seed funding in a round led by Bonfire Ventures. The investment aims to make ticketing systems easier to use through AI.
Virtuware, a UK-based studio, focuses on building immersive digital environments across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. The company aims for accessible experiences, blending technical skills and human-centered design to foster meaningful interaction and creative expression. Originating as a consultancy founded by engineer Hamza Qureshi, Virtuware has roots in the development of social virtual reality.
Phia, founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, has raised $35 million in funding. The goal is to revolutionize the online shopping experience, making it more engaging and personalized. Gates stated that we are on the cusp of a completely new way of shopping.
An intelligence center including the FBI and ICE has suggested that police use vague reasons for searches in the Flock surveillance system, to avoid sensitive data leaks via public records requests. The recommendation came after a redaction error exposed millions of surveillance data points, which were then aggregated into a website.
Nvidia's DGX Spark brings a slice of Grace Blackwell power to the desktop for AI developers. With a 20-core Arm CPU, a Blackwell GPU with 6144 CUDA cores, and 128GB of unified memory, the DGX Spark can run a wide range of AI models and workflows with solid performance and the reliability of the CUDA software ecosystem.
Flora, a node-based design platform, has raised $42 million in funding from Redpoint Ventures. The platform is used by companies like Pentagram and Lionsgate to streamline design and prototyping processes.
China's Moonshot has announced the release of Kimi K2.5, a new open-source model trained on 15 trillion mixed visual and text tokens, along with a coding agent.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has urged the National Weather Service (NWS) to finalize its plans for AI-powered language translation. Delays and policy uncertainties risk compromising the effectiveness of weather alerts for non-English speaking communities.
The TNW Council has identified significant differences in the needs of startups based on their growth stage. Companies with revenues between €1 and €10 million seek growth strategies and positioning clarity. Those between €10 and €100 million, however, require different support, not focused on basic growth strategies.
A developer discovered the risks of granting shell access to AI agents after the system exposed API keys. The incident highlights the need for effective sandboxing and protection against prompt injection, with solutions ranging from Docker to gVisor and Firecracker.
The UK government has selected Anthropic to develop an AI assistant aimed at modernizing citizen interaction with state services. The project focuses on deploying agentic systems powered by Claude to guide users through complex processes, with a focus on employment. The initiative aims to transfer internal AI expertise to the government, reducing reliance on external vendors.
PVH Corp., parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, is adopting ChatGPT Enterprise to bring AI into fashion design, supply chain, and consumer engagement.
Studocu, a platform with over 50 million documents, is transforming exam preparation by integrating AI tools. The platform offers instant summaries, study assistants, and interactive quizzes, supporting millions of students worldwide.
NHS-licensed digital healthcare platform Evaro has closed a $25 million Series A funding round. The goal is to support consumer brands in offering integrated digital healthcare services, expanding access to care and reducing waiting times for patients.
Japan's RIKEN, Fujitsu, Argonne National Laboratory (USA), and Nvidia are collaborating to build next-gen compute infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). The initiative revives the Genesis project promoted by the Trump administration.
Paraglide, an agentic AI product for accounts receivable (AR), has raised a $5 million seed round. The company deploys AI agents to automate two-way billing communication across the B2B AR lifecycle, aiming to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improve cash flow.
The Austrian data protection authority (DSB) has ruled that Microsoft illegally installed cookies on a school pupil's devices without consent. The Austrian education ministry was unaware of the tracking software until campaigners launched the case.
The latest Intel graphics drivers introduce XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation with 2x, 3x, and 4x modes. The technology supports existing XeSS 2 games without requiring developer updates, expanding frame generation capabilities across a wide range of Intel hardware.
ZOHO.VC, the venture capital arm of ZOLLHOF, has completed the first closing of its inaugural fund, securing 70 per cent of its target volume. The fund focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in technology-driven startups, combining capital with technical expertise and access to ZOLLHOF’s network.
Scoro, an Estonian-founded project management platform, has acquired Envoice, an Estonian AI-driven expense and bill management company. The integration aims to provide professional services firms with a clearer, real-time view of project costs, improving profitability and reducing month-end surprises.
A set of 18 patches were merged to Mesa 26.1 to address graphics corruption issues on Intel Meteor Lake and DG2/Alchemist graphics hardware. These patches also bring performance improvements, with some graphics workloads seeing gains of up to 260%.
Lenovo is working on improving double-tap handling for TrackPoints on ThinkPads running Linux. The latest iteration of this work appears promising and could soon be integrated into the mainline Linux kernel, offering a smoother and more responsive user experience.
The recent cold snap in the US has strained the airline industry. Companies like Air France-KLM and United Airlines are using generative AI to respond faster to customer queries and optimize operations, from flight management to communication. AI adoption could increase operating margins by up to 6%.
An open-source developer has created a script that uses agentic AI and coding assistants to generate high-quality software at minimal cost. This raises concerns about the potential impact on the developer profession and the future of software development.
The developers of Qwen, the open-source large language model, appear to be teasing the release of a new model. The community speculates that it will be a vision-language model, capable of processing both text and images. More details are expected soon.
A survey explores the opinions of tech CEOs, journalists, students, and other figures in the tech industry regarding the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. The article summarizes the diverse perspectives that emerged, offering a snapshot of the future of AI.
Clawdbot is a new pseudo-locally-hosted gateway for agentic AI that offers a sneak peek at both good and bad futures for the technology. It automates tasks online, but raises security and control issues.
The Taiwanese government has defended TSMC's expansion in the United States, addressing growing concerns about a potential brain drain from the island. TSMC's expansion is seen as strategic.
Lightmatter is partnering with GUC and Cadence to address bandwidth challenges in artificial intelligence. The goal is to develop innovative solutions to overcome current limitations and improve the performance of AI systems.
A report by Common Sense Media heavily criticizes xAI's Grok chatbot for serious shortcomings in child protection. According to the organization, Grok ranks among the worst chatbots evaluated in terms of safety for young users.
Taipower partners with Westinghouse for nuclear safety checks, responding to AI's growing energy demands and net-zero goals. The initiative aims to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operations amid new energy challenges.
Nvidia has launched new open source models to accelerate weather forecasting. This initiative aims to provide more accessible and powerful tools for climate modeling, potentially reducing computation times and improving forecast accuracy.
Radiant, specializing in solar thermal solutions for industrial applications, has closed a €2 million funding round. The company aims to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels in the industrial sector, thanks to a technology that integrates next-generation heliostats and thermal energy storage systems.
Gartner is warning Salesforce users that a capped enterprise agreement for its AI and data platforms will not be available when they come to renew, leaving a struggle to predict costs and understand value.
Brickanta, a Stockholm-based AI platform for the construction industry, has closed an $8 million seed funding round. The company will use the funds to expand its platform focused on bid analysis, cost estimation, and procurement, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce risks in construction projects.
A new financial analysis predicts OpenAI could burn through its cash reserves by mid-2027. Training costs are exploding, but revenue isn't keeping up. Sam Altman’s '$100 billion Stargate' strategy is reportedly hitting a wall, with competitors like DeepSeek offering GPT-5 level performance for 95% less cost.
Taiwanese officials report that the US has granted Taiwan Most Favored Nation (MFN) status regarding Section 232 tariffs. The decision represents an endorsement of Taiwan's industry and could have significant implications for bilateral trade.
Strong demand for AI solutions, driven by Nvidia, is pushing TSMC and the entire Taiwanese technology supply chain to accelerate expansion plans. The article highlights how the partnership between the chip manufacturer and the GPU giant is fueling significant growth in the sector.
Taiwanese chipmakers are expanding their reach to the US and European markets, responding to the saturation of the visual AI market in China. This strategic move aims to diversify growth opportunities and capitalize on the increasing demand for advanced AI solutions in other continents.
Semco reported record revenue for 2025, driven primarily by the artificial intelligence and automotive sectors. The company is benefiting from the increasing demand for AI solutions and the expansion of the automotive market.
Slush, the Finnish nonprofit behind one of the most influential startup gatherings in Europe, has named Noora Saksa as its new Chief Executive Officer. The shift indicates a strategic evolution for the organisation as it expands beyond its flagship event model.
According to TPCA, the global printed circuit board (PCB) market is projected to grow by 13.9% by 2026, driven by increased production capacity related to artificial intelligence. This expansion reflects the growing demand for specialized hardware for AI workloads.
Ennostar is developing advanced optical communication solutions to address the increasing demand for data transmission driven by artificial intelligence applications. The company aims to improve the performance and efficiency of network infrastructures to support AI workloads.
A DIGITIMES editorial highlights how Taiwan continues to be a leader in exporting advanced technologies, shifting from black-and-white TVs to modern AI chips. The ability to adapt and constant innovation are the key factors in this success.
Chinese startup Iluvatar CoreX has announced a roadmap for new GPUs, aiming to compete with Nvidia's upcoming Rubin architecture. The company aims to position itself in the rapidly growing market for artificial intelligence hardware solutions.
London's Elizabeth Line, the latest in urban public transport, also stands out for its modern 'borks'. An ironic commentary on the technological evolution applied even to the most unexpected aspects of urban infrastructure.
MIPS, led by CEO Sameer Wasson, aims to compete with Arm in the artificial intelligence sector for the automotive industry. The competition focuses on innovation and efficiency of computing architectures for advanced applications in vehicles.
Moonshot AI introduces Kimi K2.5, an open-source model excelling in agentic tasks, computer vision, and code generation. It features a multi-agent system running in parallel, promising faster speeds compared to single-agent setups. It's available in chat and agent modes, with APIs and model weights accessible on Hugging Face.
OpenAI recently introduced advertising within ChatGPT. This raises questions about Google's strategy, which has so far avoided integrating advertisements into its language models. The article analyzes the possible reasons behind this divergent approach and the implications for the future of advertising in the field of artificial intelligence.
Anthropic partners with the UK Government to integrate AI-powered assistance into GOV.UK services. The aim is to enhance user experience and the efficiency of public services through the implementation of AI solutions.
Kimi-K2.5, a new open-source language model, has been released. The model is accessible via Hugging Face. The announcement was made via a post on the Reddit platform dedicated to local LLM models.
A new study introduces Pairwise Maximum Discrepancy Competition (PMDC), a dynamic framework for evaluating the generalization of reward models (RMs) in LLMs. PMDC actively selects prompt-response pairs that maximize disagreement between RMs, creating complex test cases adjudicated by oracles. The results show significant differences compared to conventional benchmarks.
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