Self-Driving Semi Trucks Are Coming, and They’re About to Transform a $900 Billion Industry
Multiple companies including Aurora, Kodiak, and Waabi plan to deploy autonomous fleets on the streets of Texas, Arizona and beyond.
Making AI operational in constrained public sector environments
The AI boom has hit across industries, and public sector organizations are facing pressure to accelerate adoption. At the same time, government institutions face distinct constraints around security, governance, and operations that set them apart from their business counterparts. For this reason, purpose-built small language models (SLMs) offer a promising path to operationalize AI in…
Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video
Micro-drama apps make billions in consumer spending, so VURT launched its streaming app to allow indie filmmakers to capitalize on the vertical video trend.
Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users
Personal Intelligence allows Google’s AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses.
Stryker says it’s restoring systems after pro-Iran hackers wiped thousands of employee devices
The hack, which brought ongoing widespread disruption to the company’s operations, is thought to be the first major cyberattack in the United States in response to the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says
OpenAI has reportedly signed a partnership with AWS to sell its AI systems to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work, marking an expansion beyond its Pentagon deal last month.
Elon Musk Is Poaching Wall Street Talent for Grok — Paying $100 an Hour. Here’s Why.
Major AI players are zeroing in on the business world, especially finance.
I Left My $700M Health Tech Company to Fix Our Broken Animal Adoption System — Here’s Why
Why are seasoned founders walking away from massive markets to tackle overlooked problems?
AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby
AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.
Oura enters India’s smart ring market with the Ring 4
Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India, taking on local rivals such as Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming price-sensitive thanks to an influx of low-cost options.
Apple Finally Updates AirPods Max After 5 Years. Are They Worth the Wait?
AirPods Max 2 start at $549 and include better noise cancellation and several new AI-powered features.