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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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI Algorithm Enables Precise Tracking of Vital White Matter Pathways
MIT researchers develop AI tool for brainstem nerve fiber tracking, opening new possibilities in neuroscience and medical imaging.
Zhipu AI Launches GLM-5 Open Source: Models That Engineer Themselves
New GLM-5 release marks shift where AI autonomously engineers solutions, available open source for broader adoption.
India AI Impact Summit Day 4: PM Modi Addresses, Tech Giants Announce Deals
US firms like Google and Nvidia reveal new India investments including subsea cables at the ongoing summit.
Nebius Group bolsters AI platform with $275M Tavily acquisition
Nebius (NBIS) acquires AI search startup Tavily for $275M to enhance its AI infrastructure offerings.
OpenAI Deepens India Push with Pine Labs Fintech Partnership
OpenAI partnered with Indian fintech Pine Labs to integrate reasoning models into payments infrastructure, automating B2B invoicing and settlements. This embeds OpenAI APIs for AI-led commerce in India's massive market. It's part of OpenAI's enterprise expansion beyond chatbots.
OpenAI Funding Round on Track to Top $100 Billion
OpenAI is finalizing the first phase of a massive new funding round expected to exceed $100 billion, fueling its push toward AGI amid intensifying competition. Sources indicate strong investor interest despite high valuations.
Sarvam AI Unveils 30B and 105B Parameter Open-Source Models at India AI Summit
Indian startup Sarvam AI launched two new LLMs: a 30B model for real-time conversations and a 105B for complex reasoning, aiming to power sovereign AI in multiple Indian languages.
Indian startup Sarvam AI claims Vision model beats Gemini and ChatGPT on OCR benchmarks
Sarvam Vision excels in recognizing text across 22 Indian languages, positioning the startup as a sovereign AI leader. Focuses on multimodal capabilities for local markets.
PM Modi to Inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 Today Amid Global Tech Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the final day of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, joined by world leaders and CEOs discussing AI adoption for the Global South. The event showcases indigenous innovations despite reports of logistical chaos.
Google CEO Pichai Announces New US-India Subsea Cable to Boost AI Connectivity
Sundar Pichai revealed plans for a new undersea cable linking the US and India to enhance AI infrastructure and data transfer speeds amid growing demand.
Osaka Hospital launches project to safely utilize generative AI
Fujitsu introduces generative AI services for discharge summaries and nursing handovers in a new hospital project focused on safe implementation.
Phison CEO warns RAM shortage could kill AI products and companies in 2H 2026
Memory exec admits the ongoing RAM crisis driven by AI datacenter demand may force companies to halt product launches or shut down entirely later this year.
AI succeeds in diagnosing rare diseases
A new AI system leverages clinical data, genetics, and literature to accurately diagnose rare diseases, marking a breakthrough in medical AI.
AI promised to free up workers' time. UC Berkeley researchers found the opposite
Berkeley Haas study reveals generative AI expands workers' scope rather than saving time, based on observations at a 200-person firm.
Microsoft unveils $50B AI plan for Global South, launches India educator program
Microsoft outlined $50B investment in AI infrastructure for emerging markets to bridge digital divide. Includes educator tools in India at AI Impact Summit.
xAI's Grok 4.20 Shows Major Gains in Coding, Simulations, Agentic Tasks
Early tests reveal big improvements in practical real-world applications.
BridgeWise acquires US-based AI firm in wealth tech consolidation
Global AI wealth leader BridgeWise acquired a Chicago-based firm to bolster its capabilities amid rising financial AI demand.
US Army prototypes AI tools to slash acquisition timelines for capabilities
New AI pilots at Army Contracting Command speed up prototyping and delivery. Gamechanger for defense tech integration.
Cathie Wood Buys $14M in Megacap AI Stocks
ARK Invest's Cathie Wood purchased shares in major AI players like Nvidia amid ongoing datacenter boom.
Alibaba Unveils Qwen 3.5 for the Agentic AI Era Amid China Bot Race
Qwen 3.5 handles complex independent tasks more efficiently at lower cost, positioning Alibaba strongly in agent-focused AI competition.
Nvidia Leads AI Stock Rally on Meta Chip Deal
Wall Street rebounded with Nvidia up over 1.6% after Meta announced expanded purchases of its AI GPUs, boosting datacenter optimism amid tech recovery.
AI Data Centers Turn to Optical Networking to Slash Power Consumption
With AI driving unprecedented energy demands, data centers are adopting optical interconnects to cut power use within racks, promising efficiency gains for next-gen clusters.
Cogent Security raises $42M Series A for AI security expansion
AI security startup Cogent Security secured $42M to scale protections against AI threats in enterprise environments.
Alibaba unveils Qwen 3.5 major upgrade outperforming US models on benchmarks
New version excels in complex tasks at lower cost, positioning China strongly ahead of DeepSeek V4 launch.
World Labs raises $1B to scale spatial AI research led by Fei-Fei Li
The AI pioneer secures massive funding to build world models for 3D understanding and robotics. Aims to bridge vision and action in physical AI.
Anthropic releases framework for measuring AI agent autonomy
New research from Anthropic proposes metrics to evaluate agent independence across high-stakes tasks like email triage to cyber ops, amid rising deployments.
Ramp AI Digest Highlights Claude Sonnet 4.6 and OpenAI Codex-Spark
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 nears Opus-level intelligence with 1M token context; OpenAI previewed GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark for 1000+ tps real-time coding via Cerebras. Meta-NVIDIA multi-year infra deal also featured. Daily roundup captures accelerating model wars.
Anthropic Releases Claude Sonnet 4.6 with Superior Computer Use and 1M Token Context
Anthropic's latest Claude Sonnet 4.6 excels in computer control, coding tasks, and instruction following; now default for free/Pro users with expanded context window.
Meta Expands Nvidia Deal for Massive AI Chip Haul Toward Superintelligence
Meta secures more Nvidia GPUs to power its 2026 $135B AI push, focusing on advanced model training.
AMD stock slides as Meta expands Nvidia AI chip partnership
Shares of AMD dropped 1.5% after Meta revealed deeper reliance on Nvidia GPUs for AI infrastructure, intensifying competition in AI accelerators.
DeepSeek V4 Looms with Upgraded Context and Memory for China AI Leap
DeepSeek teases V4 with innovations like larger context windows and efficient memory, building on prior market-shaking releases.
Record scratch—Google's Lyria 3 AI music model is coming to Gemini today
Google is rolling out Lyria 3 in the Gemini app, enabling users to generate 30-second music tracks from text prompts, photos, or videos without lyrics. It includes SynthID watermarking, multilingual support, and remix features, expanding AI creativity while addressing copyright concerns.
India AI Summit Faces Backlash Over Theft, Traffic Chaos, and Poor Logistics
Attendees report stolen items from stalls, massive traffic jams forcing 5km walks, and no transport options, tarnishing the event despite high-profile guests like Modi and Sunak.
Google DeepMind Launches Lyria 3 Music Model in Gemini App
Lyria 3 enables 30-second AI-generated tracks with vocals and lyrics from text or images, now in beta on Gemini desktop and soon mobile.
Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app
Gemini app now integrates DeepMind's Lyria 3 for generating 30-second music clips from text, images, or videos, expanding to YouTube Dream Track. Available globally for 18+ users with safeguards against artist mimicry.
Microsoft Office Bug Exposed Customers' Confidential Emails to Copilot AI
A Microsoft 365 bug allowed Copilot to access and summarize private emails for weeks, bypassing data protection policies; the issue was fixed in early February. The flaw affected users relying on Copilot in Outlook and other apps. It underscores growing privacy risks in AI-integrated productivity tools.
Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.6 with 1M token context and coding gains
New model excels in computer use, coding, and research paper analysis; second major release in weeks signaling rapid iteration.
New Senate Bill Targets AI Data Center Energy Costs Passed to Consumers
A proposed Senate bill aims to prevent data center operators from shifting massive energy costs onto consumers, sparking debate on AI infrastructure regulation amid booming demand.
Alibaba Launches Qwen3.5 AI Model With 60% Lower Costs, 8x Throughput
Alibaba released Qwen3.5, a 397B-parameter model optimized for agents with multimodal capabilities, claiming 60% cost reduction and 8x higher throughput.
Have we entered a new age of AI-enabled scientific discovery?
Advanced AI is playing pivotal roles in scientific processes at labs worldwide, accelerating discoveries.
World Labs Raises $200M from Autodesk for World Models in 3D Workflows
Fei-Fei Li's World Labs secured $200M led by Autodesk to develop neural CAD and integrate spatial world models into 3D design tools. The funding accelerates generative AI for geometric reasoning in engineering.
Zillow CTO: AI Reinventing Every Step of Home Buying
Zillow's CTO reveals how AI is transforming property search, valuation, financing, and closing processes to streamline real estate transactions.