Nvidia’s Shield TV finally gets an update – and some users see ‘unbelievable’ performance gains
Could this long-awaited patch to an aging 4K streaming device signal a new model on the horizon?
Mistral’s AI chatbot comes to iOS and Android – here’s why you should try it
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In the increasingly crowded field of AI assistants like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, Mistral’s Le Chat boasts some special talents. You can check it out for free.
AI lifts workforces to new heights of efficiency and innovation
AI is a highly effective, multifaceted tool that can not only improve worker productivity for simple tasks, but can also dramatically transform customer service, cybersecurity, and even business strategy. Content that is augmente…
Tesla’s Dojo, a timeline
Elon Musk doesn’t want Tesla to be just an automaker. He wants Tesla to be an AI company, one that’s figured out how to make cars drive themselves. Crucial to that mission is Dojo, Tesla’s custom-built supercomputer designed to train its Full Sel…
IT Teams Worry About Increasing Cost of Cyber Tools From AI Features, While Criminals Barely Use Them
Most IT leaders believe generative AI will increase the cost of their security tools, according to Sophos research. But, by the looks of cyber crime forums, hackers are barely using AI.
Coalition ‘concerned’ over UK appointing ex-Amazon exec as antitrust regulator chair
by Paul Sawers
A coalition of organizations and individuals have signed an open letter expressing concern at the U.K. government’s decision to appoint a former Amazon executive as chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The group, which includes U…
DeepMind claims its AI performs better than International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalists
by Kyle Wiggers
An AI system developed by Google DeepMind, Google’s leading AI research lab, appears to have surpassed the average gold medalist in solving geometry problems in an international mathematics competition. The system, called AlphaGeometry2, is an im…
UK’s International AI Safety Report Shows Progress is at Breakneck Speed
The International AI Safety Report, put together by 96 AI global experts, summarises existing literature on the risks and capabilities of advanced AI systems.
Bluesky will soon let you limit replies to ‘followers only’
by Sarah Perez
Social network Bluesky will soon give its users more control over who can reply to their posts. Confirmed by Bluesky developer Paul Frazee, Bluesky will add a new “followers only” setting that users can configure to limit replies. In additi…
Google Halts Its Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Goals
An email announcing Google’s elimination of various programmes intended to improve diversity at the company was sent to employees on Wednesday.
You Don’t Need to Know Excel Formulas Since This AI Creates Charts for You
When you have Columns AI’s auto-generation features, you might never have to manually create charts or graphs again.
6 Google Maps tricks to try for the navigation app’s 20th birthday
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Google Maps does a lot more than just get you where you’re going. Now’s a good time to rediscover its most popular features and helpful hidden gems.
Ex-Apple engineer issues apology after lawsuit over Journal app, Vision Pro leaks is dismissed
by Aisha Malik
A former iOS engineer, who was sued by Apple for leaking confidential information to journalists, has issued an apology after the lawsuit against him was dismissed. The lawsuit, which was filed last year, alleged that Andrew Aude sent thousands of mess…
Startups face the recurring dilemma of whether to partner
by Anna Heim
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This first week of February was busy on the geopolitical front, as well as in the world of startup…
Self Inspection raises $3M for its AI-powered vehicle inspections
by Sean O'Kane
A number of startups are racing to make vehicle inspections faster, easier, and cheaper. Self Inspection, a startup based in San Diego, thinks it has them all beat with its AI-powered service — and now it has convinced outside investors. Self Ins…
Bpifrance will invest $10B in the French AI ecosystem by 2029
France’s public investment bank announced that it plans to invest as much as €10 billion (around $10.3 billion at current exchange rates) in the artificial intelligence ecosystem in France. This announcement comes a few days before heads of state and g…
This AI Generator Can Develop Content That’s Fact-Checked
Meet Katteb AI, which is a generator that can create everything from long-form articles to Amazon product reviews.
OpenAI’s o3-mini now lets you see the AI’s thought process
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This update is available to free and paid users and could make getting the results you want easier.
Trump administration stops nationwide EV charging program
The Trump administration has ordered states to stop a program to build fast EV chargers on highways throughout the country, according to a memo released by the Federal Highway Administration. The letter informs state transportation directors, who are i…
A Complete Guide to Sprint Planning Meetings
Master sprint planning meetings with our complete guide. Learn how to set a sprint goal and break down tasks to boost business productivity.
Amazon deletes ‘inclusion and diversity’ language in latest filing
Amazon is the latest tech company to remove references to “inclusion and diversity” from its 10-K report. The filing has removed reference to diversity and inclusion as it pertains to the workplace. In its 2023 10-K form, the company had a sentence tha…
The Apple AirPods 4 hit an all-time low of $100, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
by Jeff Dunn
The latest edition of our weekly deal roundup includes a range of discounts on Apple’s AirPods. The standard AirPods 4 are down to $100, which ties their lowest price to date, while ANC version of those earbuds and the higher-end AirPods Pro 2 are chea…
VC Mike Ghaffary is looking for the job-creating AI startup that doesn’t yet exist
by Julie Bort
Ghaffary is looking to fund startups using AI to create high-paying jobs, rather than replace them.
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German court orders X to give data access to democracy researchers ahead of federal elections
Under European Union law, X is one of a handful of major social media platforms that has a duty to facilitate public interest researchers’ access to support the study of systemic risks — such as to elections and other democratic processes. …
Microsoft Copilot: Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s AI
by Kyle Wiggers
In this post, we explain the many Microsoft Copilots available and what they do, and highlight the key differences between each.
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