Gemini 3.1 Pro: A smarter model for your most complex tasks
Google has released Gemini 3.1 Pro, an upgraded core model with significantly improved reasoning capabilities for handling complex tasks like data synthesis and problem-solving. It's rolling out now across the Gemini app, API, Vertex AI, and NotebookLM in preview for developers and consumers. The model scores higher on complex benchmarks, advancing agentic AI workflows.
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SchoolQualityReview.ai fully launches AI charter renewal platform
AI tool analyzes charter school docs against 80+ indicators for renewals, entering edtech as AI aids governance and compliance.
Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid Epstein scrutiny
Microsoft co-founder cancels keynote at India’s AI Impact Summit following renewed backlash over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates Foundation and Novo Nordisk launch call for AI health tool proposals
New global partnership seeks proposals to evaluate AI tools supporting decision-making in primary and community health settings.
OpenAI and Tata Group forge multi-layered AI partnership spanning skills, enterprise, and infrastructure
OpenAI, Tata Group, and TCS announce a strategic partnership including AI skills training for 1M+ youth, Enterprise ChatGPT for thousands of employees, custom agentic AI solutions, and 100MW AI infra scaling to 1GW. Aims to boost India's AI ecosystem and global innovation.
OpenAI Nears $100B Funding Deal as Valuation Approaches $850B
OpenAI is reportedly finalizing a massive $100B funding round that would value the company at over $850B, fueling further AI infrastructure and model development.
AI companies drive record $13.6B convertible bond surge in early 2026
AI-focused firms have raised nearly $13.6 billion in convertible bonds through February 18, fueling a surge in equity-linked debt amid booming demand for AI infrastructure.
AI Seen Driving US Convertible Bond Sales to Another Banner Year
AI firms fuel record $13.6B convertible bonds YTD, signaling massive capex for compute and infra amid booming demand.
Microsoft Says 2026 Is the Moment for AI PCs
Microsoft positions 2026 as the pivotal year for AI-powered PCs, highlighting Windows 11 features like Recall, Copilot, and enhanced security.
Idaho National Lab Accelerates Nuclear Energy with NVIDIA AI
INL partners with NVIDIA on the Genesis Mission to deploy AI for faster nuclear energy development, addressing AI datacenter power demands.
AMC Theatres Will Refuse to Screen AI Short Film After Online Uproar
Major chain AMC pulls out of screening 'The Last Screenwriter,' an award-winning fully AI-generated short film set to play before features nationwide, citing backlash from artists and audiences.
Google's new Gemini Pro model has record benchmark scores—again
Gemini 3.1 Pro tops charts on Humanity’s Last Exam and APEX-Agents, signaling preview of general release with pro task prowess.
Partnership With Google Advances AI Literacy
College of DuPage collaborates with Google for Education to offer students free access to Gemini AI tools, training, and resources to build AI fluency.
Bill Gates Pulls Out of India AI Summit Amid Epstein Scrutiny
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates withdrew from keynoting India's AI Impact Summit just hours before, amid renewed questions over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
NAIC prioritizes AI model governance and capital framework for 2026
National Association of Insurance Commissioners lists AI oversight as key focus amid growing industry adoption.
Mercyhurst students help launch generative AI platform through data² partnership
Mercyhurst University students contribute to a new generative AI platform launch via data analytics partnership.
AI power crunch: Space solar not viable for decades, says expert
Amid surging AI energy demands, Elon Musk's space-based solar vision won't solve datacenter power shortages anytime soon.
MiniMax launches M2.5 frontier model with SOTA coding performance
New 230B parameter model excels in agentic tasks and coding via reinforcement learning, runnable locally with Unsloth.
AI coding tools are rapidly changing how we produce software
MIT Technology Review explores how AI coders like Gemini 3.1 Pro are embraced industry-wide, potentially displacing entry-level jobs.
DOD leaders warn AI and crypto 'lowers the bar' for cybercriminals
US Defense officials highlight how generative AI combined with cryptocurrency enables easier cyber threats and evades tracking.
Reddit is testing a new AI search feature for shopping
Reddit is piloting an AI-powered search tool that combines community recommendations with product matches from retailers, aiming to enhance shopping discovery.
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei Refuse to Hold Hands at AI Summit
Awkward tension unfolds between top AI CEOs at India's AI Impact Summit, highlighting rivalries amid Super Bowl ad wars and big tech conflicts.
Google releases Gemini 3.1 Pro: Benchmarks, how to try it
Google's new Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2 on multiple benchmarks like 77.1% ARC-AGI-2 and 44.4% Humanity's Last Exam, now accessible in the Gemini app for free users and via API for developers.
Cloud Range launches AI Validation Range for secure AI testing
Cloud Range introduced AI Validation Range, a virtual cyber range for testing, validating, and securing AI models and agents in isolated environments before production deployment.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is now in public preview in GitHub Copilot
Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro rolls out to GitHub Copilot, delivering high tool precision and efficient edit-test loops for developers.
OpenAI's Sam Altman: Global AI regulation 'urgently' needed
At India's AI summit, Sam Altman calls for urgent international AI oversight to manage risks from rapid development.
CGU and Macnica Partner to Advance Human-Centered AI
Claremont Graduate University partners with Macnica to research ethical, human-centered AI applications in society.
Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro
Gemini 3.1 Pro debuts with top-tier reasoning, matching leading models like Claude Sonnet 4.6, available across Google AI tools.
What the New Reference Manual for Scientific Evidence Teaches Us About AI
Updated federal manual highlights AI's role in scientific evidence for courts, offering guidance on admissibility and reliability.
OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal at more than $850B valuation
OpenAI is close to closing a massive $100B+ funding round valuing it over $850B, with commitments from Amazon ($50B), SoftBank ($30B), Nvidia ($20B), Microsoft, and others amid high cash burn.
Jim Cramer: Buy this tech stock because AI makes its business stronger
CNBC's Cramer recommends a cybersecurity stock thriving amid AI-driven threats and market sell-off.
House Democrats probe Elon Musk and Grok over AI undressing images on X
A group of House Democrats sent a letter to Elon Musk criticizing the release of a 'reprehensible' AI tool in Grok that generates undressing images, demanding accountability.
xAI's Grok exposes porn performer's legal name and birthdate
Grok publicly revealed adult film star Siri Dahl's full legal name and birthday when queried, raising privacy and safety concerns about the chatbot's safeguards.
Gemini 3.1 Pro leads Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index
Independent benchmarks show Gemini 3.1 Pro topping the Intelligence Index, 4 points ahead of Claude Opus 4.6 at half the cost, with gains in reasoning, coding, and reduced hallucinations.
Sam Altman: Even CEOs won't be safe from AI superintelligence
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts AI will disrupt white-collar jobs including executives, with superintelligence arriving in years and vastly expanding global intellectual capacity.
Quick Hits in AI News: AI's Productivity Effects
SHRM rounds up latest on AI productivity surge, Klarna's scaling lessons, adoption J-curves, and policy implications for workforce transformation.
OpenAI commits $7.5M to fund independent AI alignment research
OpenAI is pledging $7.5 million to The Alignment Project, a UK AI Safety Institute fund supporting global independent research on AI safety mitigations across fields like game theory and cognitive science.
ByteDance Expands US AI Team Amid New Model Launches
TikTok's parent ByteDance is hiring aggressively for its US AI division following releases of Seedance 2.0 video and Seedream 5.0 image generation models.
Gemini 3.1 Pro on Gemini CLI, Gemini Enterprise, and Vertex AI
Gemini 3.1 Pro launches on Google Cloud platforms, enabling enterprises and developers to leverage its enhanced reasoning.
Startup developing GPS alternative for physical AI earns $1B valuation
Undisclosed startup building precise localization tech for robotics and physical AI hits unicorn status amid rising demand for real-world AI navigation.
Breaking AI on purpose: How researchers are helping make artificial intelligence safer
University of Florida team devises method to 'break' LLMs intentionally, revealing critical components for improved safety and interpretability.
Reface/Prisma founders launch Mirai for faster on-device AI inference
Mirai improves on-device model inference efficiency, enabling better mobile AI apps from ex-Reface and Prisma co-founders.
BrandPilot AI debuts ClickRadar to combat $63B bot traffic epidemic
BrandPilot launched ClickRadar, an AI tool using behavioral analysis to detect agentic bots and AI crawlers distorting ad metrics, integrating seamlessly with ad platforms.
Solid Launches With $20 Million in Seed Funding to Make Enterprise AI Reliable
Solid emerges from stealth with $20M seed to build reliable enterprise AI at scale, focusing on validation and security pre-deployment.
Drone footage shows xAI Memphis plant violating EPA rules
Thermal imaging reveals Elon Musk’s AI data center powering operations flout clean air regulations.
Norm Ai and Microsoft Launch Legal & Compliance AI Integration
Norm Ai partners with Microsoft to deliver AI-powered legal and compliance tools designed for enterprise workflows, accelerating AI adoption in regulated industries.
Just 5% of Workers Are AI-Fluent, Boosting Raises and Promotions: Google Study
A Google-Ipsos report reveals only 5% of the workforce is proficient in AI tools, with fluent workers seeing higher pay and career advancement, especially Gen Z.
NVIDIA and Meta deepen AI alliance with massive chip supply deal
NVIDIA announces a multi-year deal to supply Meta with millions of AI chips, fueling Meta's Llama model training and highlighting surging datacenter demand.
Ex-Big Tech engineers build AI to navigate Trump trade policies
Former tech engineers deploy AI tools to help businesses manage uncertainties from potential Trump-era trade chaos.
AI reveals chemistry behind high-performance battery electrolytes
Cornell researchers develop AI framework uncovering key molecular interactions for advanced battery electrolytes, accelerating energy storage innovation.
AI enters the race: How Texas primary candidates are using it in ads
Candidates in Texas 2026 primaries deploy AI-generated ads to attack opponents, signaling rise of AI in political campaigns.
Abstract launches AI-Gen Composable SIEM for security ops
Abstract unveiled AI-Gen Composable SIEM, a streaming-first platform natively built for AI data handling, amid 380% ARR growth from AI exhaust and multi-cloud challenges.
Adobe offers Photoshop, Acrobat, Firefly AI free to Indian students
Adobe launches free access to its AI-powered creative tools for students in India to boost the creator economy amid government AI push.
AI Writes the Code Now: What's Left for Software Engineers?
Anthropic's Claude Code marks a leap in AI coding tools, prompting debates on developer roles as AI handles more complex tasks autonomously.
Fractal launches Vaidya 2.0, first model to top 50 on HealthBench (hard)
Fractal Analytics unveiled Vaidya 2.0, a healthcare reasoning model outperforming GPT-5 and Gemini Pro 3 on OpenAI's HealthBench, enabling workflows like emergency triage and patient journey support.
Broadcom's Growing AI Backlog Puts Hyperscaler Demand In Focus
Broadcom reports $73B AI-related backlog for custom chips serving major cloud and AI customers, signaling sustained hyperscaler investment.
WaveMaker Unveils Markup-First AI for Cost-Effective Enterprise Apps
WaveMaker introduces an AI platform using markup languages to generate enterprise apps more efficiently, targeting rising development costs.
Nvidia early-adopter Brad Gerstner dumps Alibaba for CoreWeave, NVDA, TSM
Altimeter Capital shifts to AI infrastructure plays like CoreWeave, Nvidia, and TSMC, betting big on compute demand.
Freeform raises $67M Series B to scale up laser AI manufacturing
AI-native 3D metal printing startup Freeform secures $67M from Nvidia Ventures, Founders Fund, and others to upgrade to hundreds of lasers for mass production of complex parts.
The rise of AI is making the future of work look bleak
Guardian series explores AI's disruption to workplaces, centering human impacts amid rapid automation.
Aurora demonstrates AI-enabled FALCON control tech for autonomy
Aurora Flight Sciences showcased FALCON AI architecture in DARPA trials, boosting safe operation to 94% in guided mode for uncrewed vessels, with applications across land, sea, and air.
Wall Street rallies on Nvidia-led AI stock surge
US markets closed higher Wednesday led by Nvidia and AI heavyweights, with hyperscalers signaling massive AI capex increases amid renewed tech optimism.
PromptSpy: First Android Malware to Use Generative AI in Attacks
ESET discovers PromptSpy, a novel Android trojan that screenshots user interfaces and queries Google's Gemini to generate targeted malicious actions.
Jump raises $80M Series B to power AI for financial advisors
AI platform Jump secures major funding led by Insight Partners to expand tools helping advisors leverage AI for client services.
Loblaw partners with Google for AI shopping via Gemini and AI Mode
Canada's largest grocer integrates Google's Gemini AI for voice/text shopping in its PC Optimum app, enabling personalized recommendations and orders.
Fractal launches Vaidya 2.0, outperforming leading frontier models on Healthcare AI Benchmarks
Fractal's Vaidya 2.0 hits 50.1 on OpenAI's HealthBench (hard), topping GPT-5 and Gemini 3 Pro. Supports workflows like Emergency Assist and Symptom Checker, aligned with India's AI Mission.
3 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now
Motley Fool recommends Nvidia, Alphabet, and TSMC as unbeatable long-term AI plays with strong moats amid ongoing industry growth.
PromptSpy: First Android malware to abuse generative AI for persistence
ESET uncovers PromptSpy, the first Android malware using Google's Gemini to screenshot screens, generate uninstall evasion prompts, and deploy VNC for remote control.
From Exposure to Exploitation: How AI Collapses Your Response Window
AI tools are dramatically shortening the time from vulnerability exposure to active exploitation, compressing security response timelines from weeks to hours. Attackers use genAI to automate reconnaissance, payload generation, and evasion tactics at unprecedented speed.
Google Cloud Warns of Emerging AI Threats: Distillation, Experimentation, Integration
Google's Cloud CISO report details new risks from AI model distillation attacks, adversarial experimentation, and supply chain integrations.
Reliance unveils $110B AI investment plan as India ramps up tech ambitions
India's Reliance Industries announces ₹10T ($110B) over 7 years for AI data centers, edge computing, and Jio-integrated services, starting with GW-scale facilities in Gujarat powered by green energy.
Solid launches with $20M seed to make enterprise AI reliable at scale
New company Solid emerges from stealth with funding to build infrastructure ensuring consistent performance for production AI deployments.
Google I/O 2026 announced for May 19–20: AI, Android updates expected
Google has set dates for its annual developer conference, with expectations of major announcements on Gemini AI, Android advancements, and cloud tech.
Meta Patents AI to Impersonate Users After Death in 'Digital Afterlife'
Meta has patented an AI system that could continue posting on social media as deceased users, mimicking their style and generating content based on past behavior.
Massachusetts to deploy ChatGPT assistant for state employees
Gov. Maura Healey announces rollout of ChatGPT Enterprise for 85k+ workers to boost efficiency in drafting, research, and admin tasks.
Visualising AI spending: How does it compare with history's mega projects?
Global AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, surpassing historical mega-projects like the Apollo program and Manhattan Project combined.
Rethinking virtualization in the age of AI
CIO discusses how AI workloads demand a reevaluation of virtualization strategies, with IBM expanding hiring for long-term AI infrastructure.
Pentagon-Anthropic Battle Puts OpenAI, Google, xAI in Dilemma Over Government Access
An escalating feud between the Pentagon and Anthropic over demands for 'all lawful' AI model access is pressuring rival labs like OpenAI, Google, and xAI to clarify their stances on military collaborations.
OpenClaw AI Demand Surges, Driving Token Use and Nvidia Pricing
Recent spike in AI usage across models like Gemini, Claude, Grok, and OpenAI's offerings is fueling infrastructure demand and pricing pressures.
Zacks Highlights Nvidia, Taiwan Semi, Vertiv as Top AI Picks
Analysts spotlight NVDA, TSM, VRT for AI infrastructure boom, with datacenter demand driving gains amid earnings anticipation.
Sundar Pichai defends Google's massive AI spending amid bubble concerns
Google CEO states capex of $175-185B in 2026 for AI infrastructure is justified, dismissing fears of an overhyped bubble.
New Study: Claude Resists Deception Better Than Gemini, DeepSeek in Self-Lie Tests
Research reveals Anthropic's Claude pushes back against attempts to make it endorse false info about itself, while Google's Gemini and DeepSeek more readily comply.
CUBE acquires Silicon Valley regtech 4CRisk for AI compliance platform
CUBE strengthens enterprise compliance with AI-first risk mapping via acquisition of 4CRisk, targeting unified risk management.
Sam Altman Praises 'Remarkable' Chinese AI Progress at India Summit
OpenAI CEO highlights rapid advancements by Chinese tech firms amid global competition.
Quant ratings shine on Appaloosa Management's top holdings: BABA, GOOG, NVDA
Appaloosa's portfolio heavy on AI leaders like Alphabet and Nvidia receives strong quant ratings amid ongoing AI infrastructure boom.
NVIDIA Unveils Nemotron: Open Foundation Models for Agentic AI
Nemotron family includes models, datasets, and tools to build efficient, specialized agentic systems.
PIF-backed HUMAIN leads xAI's $3B Series E ahead of SpaceX acquisition
Saudi AI firm HUMAIN invested $3B in xAI, gaining significant stake just before SpaceX acquired xAI, merging AI with space infrastructure. Builds on joint 500MW AI datacenter plans in Saudi Arabia deploying Grok models.
CNBC: India pushes AI with big pledges but faces hurdles
At AI Impact Summit, Adani commits $100B to data centers, Nvidia funds startups, but India lags in foundational models and needs regulation.
Anthropic releases three AI models to challenge OpenAI
Anthropic unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.6 and two additional models on Feb 17, positioning them as strong contenders against OpenAI's offerings.
New Mexico AI Regulation Legislation Dies Amid Grok Chatbot Crackdown
As global scrutiny on xAI's Grok intensifies, New Mexico's bill for AI safeguards fails, citing fewer guardrails compared to ChatGPT or Gemini.
Bill Gates Abruptly Exits India AI Impact Summit Hours Before Keynote
Bill Gates withdrew from the India AI Impact Summit 2026 just before his speech, deepening chaos at the event aimed at positioning India as an AI hub. Organizers face backlash amid ongoing controversies including fake demos.
Sea and Google expand partnership for AI-powered e-commerce, gaming, and payments
Sea Limited deepens collaboration with Google to integrate AI across Shopee e-commerce, Garena gaming, and SeaMoney fintech, emphasizing agentic features and privacy.
Telefónica Partners Mavenir to Accelerate AI-Native Telecom Networks
Strategic alliance aims to deploy AI-driven networks for enhanced 5G and edge computing.
Quantum Leap Spotlights Data Centers' Role in AI and Beyond
Microsoft's quantum advances highlight exploding data center needs for AI and quantum computing infrastructure.
Meta-Nvidia multi-year megadeal for millions of AI chips signals inference era
Meta commits to tens of billions in Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, Grace CPUs, and networking for $135B 2026 AI infra, shifting focus to efficient inference amid custom chip delays.
AI Datacenter Boom Drives Chip Prices Skyrocketing, Automakers Warn of Costs
Exploding AI demand pushes memory prices up sharply, squeezing automakers and consumer tech margins.
AI breakthrough could replace rare earth magnets in electric vehicles
Researchers used AI to discover dozens of high-temperature magnetic materials, potentially enabling cheaper, rare-earth-free magnets for EVs and clean tech.
New AI Models Are Losing Their Edge Almost Immediately
Competitors rapidly distill top-performing new models like Gemini using massive prompts, eroding leaderboard leads within days and highlighting vulnerabilities in model releases.
NPCI Partners with NVIDIA for Payments-Native AI Foundation Model
India's NPCI leverages NVIDIA's Nemotron to build FiMI, a specialized LLM for payment processing and fraud detection.
BharatGen unveils Param2 17B multilingual MoE model
BharatGen introduced Param2, a 17-billion parameter Mixture-of-Experts model optimized for India's diverse languages at the AI Impact Summit.
Sundar Pichai at the AI Impact Summit 2026
Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed the summit, highlighting AI's role in reshaping workforces and enabling emerging economies to leapfrog.