Meta Reality Labs Layoffs Impact Oculus Studios and Supernatural Teams
Meta's Reality Labs division faces new layoffs, impacting Oculus Studios and the Supernatural VR fitness team. The cuts follow a $5 billion Q4 2024..
Read moreMicrosoft 365 Copilot Redesigned: A New Approach to Human-Agent Collaboration
Microsoft launched the "Wave 2" update for Microsoft 365 Copilot, focusing on AI-powered human-agent collaboration. Key features include dedicated..
Read moreGemini to Be Deployed Locally via Google Distributed Cloud
Google's Gemini AI model will be available on Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), enabling on-premises use with compliance to data regulations. Powered..
Read moreAdobe Releases New Firefly Generative AI Model
Adobe unveiled new Firefly generative AI models and a unified web app for AI-driven content creation at its Max Creativity Conference. The suite..
Read moreAdobe Launches New Tool for Creators to "Sign" Digital Works
Adobe launches public beta of Content Authenticity web app, enabling creators to embed invisible metadata for persistent attribution. Key features..
Read moreOpenAI Launches a "Lightweight" Version of the ChatGPT Deep Research Tool
OpenAI launches a lightweight ChatGPT research tool for compiling thematic reports using web data. Available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Professional..
Read moreGoogle's New Strategy: Extending Third-Party Cookies Gives Users More Choice
Google abandons standalone prompts for third-party ad tracking in Chrome, opting for a merged approach within privacy settings. Users can manage..
Read moreFormer OpenAI Employees and AI Experts Urge the Attorney General to Halt Profit-Making Conversions
A group of 30 AI experts, including former OpenAI employees and pioneers like Geoffrey Hinton, urge California and Delaware attorneys general to..
Read moreWhatsApp Launches "Advanced Chat Privacy": Prevents Chat Export and Automatic Media Downloads
WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to block chat exports and prevent automatic media saving, enhancing control over message sharing. The..
Read moreNvidia Announces Full Launch of NeMo Tools for Building AI Agents
Nvidia launched NeMo microservices to help developers deploy AI agents efficiently. The suite includes tools like Customizer, Evaluator, Guardrails,..
Read moreCharacter.AI Launches AvatarFX to Transform Images into Lifelike Chatbots
Character.AI introduces AvatarFX, a video generation model transforming images into lifelike AI chatbots. In closed beta, it animates images to..
Read moreOpenAI GPT-4.1: Less Stable Than Previous AI Models
OpenAI launched GPT-4.1, claiming strong instruction-following abilities, but independent tests reveal less stability and reliability compared to..
Read moreDevelopers Can Now Access OpenAI's Image Models via API
OpenAI launched its image generation model, gpt-image-1, via the Images API for developers. Key features include customizable quality, style..
Read moreDocker Model Runner Aims to Simplify Local LLM Model Execution
Docker Model Runner, now in preview for Docker Desktop 4.40 on macOS with Apple Silicon, allows developers to run models locally without disrupting..
Read moreFormer Meta Engineer Raises $14M for Lace AI
Former Meta AI engineer Boris Valkov co-founded Lace AI, a startup using AI to enhance customer service for home service companies. Their Revenue..
Read moreApple Intelligence No Longer "Available" After False Advertising Inquiry
Apple removed the "now available" label for Apple Intelligence following NAD recommendations. While some features like Priority Notifications and..
Read moreGemini 2.5 Flash Hybrid Inference AI Model: Balancing Performance and Budget
Google unveiled Gemini 2.5 Flash, a hybrid reasoning AI model offering flexible modes for cost-effective performance. It supports up to 65,000..
Read moreAs HyperCycle Advances AI Agent Interoperability, Google Launches A2A
Google introduced the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol to standardize communication between AI agents from different platforms, ensuring secure and..
Read moreRed Hat Discusses Open Small Language Models for Responsible and Practical AI
Geopolitical influences are reshaping the AI market, balancing expectations with reality. Open-source development, championed by Red Hat, promotes..
Read moreDescope Launches Agentic Identity Hub to Simplify Authentication for AI Agents and Workflows
Descope launches Agentic Identity Hub to simplify authentication and authorization for AI agents, systems, and workflows. The platform enables..
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