Google Releases Gemini 3 Flash: Frontier Intelligence at 3x Speed of Pro
Google launched Gemini 3 Flash, the efficient counterpart to Gemini 3 Pro, topping benchmarks like GPQA Diamond (90.4%), SWE-Bench (78%), and MMMU Pro while running 3x faster and cheaper for agentic workflows, coding, and multimodal tasks. Now default in Gemini app, Search AI Mode, and developer tools like Vertex AI. Completes Gemini 3 family with Pro-grade reasoning at Flash latency.
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IonQ Expands Partnership with QuantumBasel for Next-Gen Quantum Systems
IonQ takes ownership of current and upcoming quantum hardware from QuantumBasel, enhancing access to advanced quantum computing for AI-hybrid applications.
Frost & Sullivan Crowns Lucidya Leader in 2025 AI-Powered CX Radar
Lucidya tops the 2025 Frost Radar for AI-driven customer experience and media analytics solutions.
New Zealand AI Research Platform Advances to First Stage
University of Auckland-led proposal for national AI research platform succeeds in initial funding stage, aiming to boost local capabilities.
Qatar Leverages Energy Edge to Accelerate AI Ambitions in Gulf Region
Qatar invests in low-cost energy-powered data centers to catch up in the AI race against regional rivals like UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Polish AI Model 'Bielik' Launched in InPost App
InPost integrates homegrown Bielik AI model into its app for enhanced user interactions and logistics optimization.
Renesas RoX AI Studio Accelerates Software-Defined Vehicle Design
Renesas unveiled RoX AI Studio, an AI platform to speed up automotive AI innovation and software-defined vehicle development.
Fujitsu to Showcase Mobility and Physical AI Tech at CES 2026
Fujitsu announced exhibits of advanced mobility solutions and physical AI technology at CES 2026, focusing on real-world AI applications.
Large Language Models Enable Autonomous Materials Discovery
Research demonstrates LLMs driving fully autonomous, explainable materials science discoveries, unlocking new potentials in scientific research.
Samsung to Showcase AI-Connected Home Lineup at CES 2026
Samsung announces CES reveal of new AI-powered living appliances integrating Bixby and SmartThings for seamless smart home experiences.
Cognizant Lands 5-Year AI BPaaS Deal with Bupa Hong Kong
Cognizant signed a landmark 5-year contract to deliver AI-driven Business Process as a Service for claims processing, marking its largest Intelligent Operations Agreement in Hong Kong.
FutureMain Debuts Vertical AI for Industrial Predictive Maintenance at CES
Korean startup FutureMain launches exRBm AI solution for real-time equipment monitoring, aiming to cut downtime in manufacturing.
Micron surges 14% after blowout earnings on AI memory demand
Micron beat Q4 estimates and guided Q1 EPS 76% above consensus, revenue 31% over, fueled by HBM sales for AI datacenters amid booming demand.
SK hynix First to Achieve Intel Certification for 256GB DDR5 RDIMM Aimed at AI Servers
SK hynix announces certification for its 256GB DDR5 RDIMM using 32Gb dies, targeting AI data centers with enhanced capacity and speed. As a full-stack AI memory leader, it boosts hyperscaler satisfaction.
AI Entering Challenging Phase in 2026, PwC Warns
PwC predicts AI shifts from experimentation to demanding ROI, with enterprises prioritizing clear business value over pilots. Focus turns to integration and measurable outcomes.
Broadcom Pulls Back on AI Margin Fears Despite Huge Backlog
Broadcom stock drops sharply post-earnings as AI chip margins face pressure, even with FY2025 revenue guidance at $64B.
Google Unveils Gemini 3 Flash for Enterprises
New enterprise-focused preview promises intelligence and speed for business applications on Google Cloud.
Could Nvidia Make a Major Comeback by Year-End Amid AI Surge Potential?
Nvidia stock eyes December rebound like last year's 8.8% gain, fueled by persistent AI datacenter demand despite recent pullback.
Knowlesys Advances AI-Driven OSINT for Explainable Intelligence
Knowlesys upgraded its Intelligence System with enhanced AI OSINT capabilities, emphasizing explainable AI for government decision-making.
New AI Model 'Reads' Pedestrian Intentions for Safer Autonomous Vehicles
Texas A&M researchers unveil an AI system that predicts pedestrian actions by 'reading' subtle behavioral cues, outperforming traditional models in accuracy for self-driving safety.
Micron Surges on Strong Earnings and Datacenter Memory Demand
Micron Technology beats Q4 expectations with robust HBM sales for AI, raising guidance amid ongoing datacenter boom despite broader AI stock selloff.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT image generator makes faking photos easy
OpenAI rolled out GPT Image 1.5, a faster image generation model with superior instruction following, editing, and text rendering, but it heightens deepfake risks due to realistic outputs.
Why Nvidia, Broadcom and other AI stocks are falling sharply
AI chip leaders like Nvidia and Broadcom drop amid profit-taking and funding jitters, with Broadcom down 21% over five sessions.
AI Stocks Drag Wall Street to Worst Day in Nearly a Month
Nvidia, Broadcom, and other AI chip stocks fell sharply, pulling markets lower amid fears of overconcentration in Big Tech AI bets and valuation concerns.
Chrome Unboxed: Gemini 3 Flash brings Pro intelligence at breakneck speeds
Detailed breakdown of Gemini 3 Flash's capabilities, emphasizing its speed gains and integration across Google products for real-world use.
AI stocks sink as Oracle reveals $1.4T funding worries
Oracle's disclosure of massive AI capex commitments sparked bubble fears, dragging NVDA, AVGO, and semis lower while broader tech retreats.
1 Unstoppable AI Stock to Own Through 2026: Amazon
Amazon's AWS AI momentum positions it as a resilient play amid sector volatility, per Motley Fool analysis.
Amazon AGI Head Rohit Prasad to Depart at Year-End
In a leadership shakeup, SVP and head scientist for Artificial General Intelligence Rohit Prasad will leave Amazon by December 31, amid broader AI org changes.
xAI Launches Grok Voice Agent API: Tops Speech Reasoning Benchmarks at $0.05/min
Grok Voice Agent leads Big Bench Audio at 92.3%, supports 100+ languages, tools, and telephony; 5x faster than rivals with multilingual edge.
Why Nvidia and Broadcom AI Stocks Are Falling Sharply
Semiconductor giants Nvidia and Broadcom led AI sector declines as investors question sustainability of explosive growth.
Sakana AI Unveils Shachi: New Agentic LLM Framework
SakanaAI drops Shachi, an innovative agent-based model using multiple LLMs for complex reasoning and tasks.
Nvidia Releases Nemotron 3: Open Models for Agentic AI in Nano, Super, Ultra Sizes
Nvidia launched Nemotron 3 family with new open datasets and RL tools, targeting agentic workflows from lightweight Nano to powerful Ultra variants.
S&P Global Launches $10M Initiative to Prepare Youth for AI Futures
Three-year program awards grants to nonprofits for AI education and workforce readiness globally.
Understanding the Brain is Improving AI, Podcast Explores
UTSA podcast discusses how neuroscience insights into the 'magic' of the human brain are enhancing AI model architectures and capabilities.
Newsom launches AI council as Trump pushes federal rules on new tech
California Gov. Newsom forms AI innovation council to counter potential federal overreach, amid 38 states passing 100+ AI laws in 2025.
Scale AI Announces Investments to Boost AI Adoption in British Columbia
Scale AI is funding projects to accelerate AI integration across industries in British Columbia, supporting innovation and economic growth.
AI's Role in Holiday Shopping Remains Under the Hood, Researcher Says
Despite hype, AI in e-commerce holiday shopping is mostly invisible, powering recommendations and logistics rather than flashy consumer-facing features.
Amazon Creates New AI Org Led by AWS Vet Peter DeSantis
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a new organization overseeing AI models like Nova, custom silicon, and quantum computing, to be led by longtime AWS executive Peter DeSantis.
Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Flash for Faster Search and Apps
Gemini 3 Flash integrates into Search, Workspace, and more for rapid, intelligent responses.
Gates Foundation and ADQ partner on AI-for-education initiative
ADQ and the Gates Foundation announced a partnership to deploy AI in education systems, targeting global infrastructure and supply chains.
NSF and partners invest $9M in AI-focused math education program
The National Science Foundation awarded $9M to develop AI tools enhancing math learning for students, bridging education gaps with personalized intelligent tutoring.
PostTrainBench: New Benchmark for AI Post-Training Capabilities
Researchers release PostTrainBench to evaluate how AI agents fine-tune base LLMs, signaling advances in automated AI R&D.
Google Releases More Efficient Gemini 3 AI Model Across Products
Google rolled out Gemini 3 Flash integrations across its ecosystem, emphasizing speed and intelligence improvements for broader accessibility.
Government of Canada Funds AI Growth for Southern Ontario Businesses
FedDev Ontario invests in 20 businesses to develop and deploy AI technologies, speeding market adoption.
Cisco Defines AI Security Framework for Enterprise Protection
Cisco unveiled its AI Security & Safety Framework to address emerging threats in AI adoption, outlining responses to behavioral risks and boosting spending on AI-enabled security tools.
A new way to increase the capabilities of large language models
MIT-IBM researchers introduce PaTH Attention, an expressive AI architecture that boosts LLM capabilities in reasoning and long-context tasks without massive scaling.
UF researchers develop new training method to help AI tools learn safely
University of Florida team introduces a novel training technique that curbs harmful behaviors in AI models without sacrificing performance.
FSU Part of $5M Team to Build AI Tools for Children with Speech Challenges
Florida State University joins a $5M NSF-funded effort to develop AI diagnostics and therapies for kids with speech and language disorders, advancing accessible edtech.
Hut 8 Selects Southeast Louisiana as Site of $10 Billion Artificial Intelligence Data Center
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 announces a massive $10B AI hyperscale data center in Louisiana, signaling surging demand for AI infrastructure.
Google Releases Gemini 3 Flash, Promising Improved Intelligence and Efficiency
Completing the Gemini 3 family, Flash offers state-of-the-art performance with enhanced speed, now available for developers and in apps.
AICPA report: AI transformation demands finance pros upskill urgently
New study reveals finance leaders must rapidly adopt AI skills to harness its potential amid industry shifts.
Google Releases Gemini 3 Flash: Frontier Intelligence Built for Speed
Google launched Gemini 3 Flash, a fast, low-cost model rivaling larger flagships like GPT-5.2 on benchmarks, now default in Gemini app, Search AI Mode, and developer tools.
Google Releases Gemini 3 Flash: Efficient Model Now Default in Gemini App and AI Search
Google unveiled Gemini 3 Flash, a faster and cheaper model that outperforms predecessors on benchmarks like GPQA and MMMU-Pro while using fewer tokens. It's rolling out as the default in the Gemini app, CLI, GitHub Copilot, and AI Mode in Search. Priced at $0.50/$3 per million input/output tokens, it prioritizes speed without sacrificing intelligence.
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, outperforms 2.5 Pro at 3x speed and lower cost
Google's new frontier model Gemini 3 Flash is now default in Gemini app and available via API, excelling in coding, tool use, GPQA Diamond (90.4%), and SWE-bench (78%). It's 3x faster than 2.5 Pro at a fraction of the price.
Coursera and Udemy merge in $2.5B deal to power AI-era skills training
Online learning giants combine to create a skills platform for the AI workforce boom, valued at around $2.5 billion.
Radiant Nuclear raises $300M for portable 1MW reactors to power AI datacenters
Nuclear startup secures funding for compact reactors to replace diesel generators in high-demand AI infrastructure.
Nvidia Claims It's the Only Firm That Can Afford Free AI Models
Nvidia argues its massive scale enables releasing high-quality open models for free, positioning it uniquely against rivals in the AI model race.
Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations
Ars Technica exposes malicious Chromium extensions harvesting full AI chats from millions, raising privacy alarms for ChatGPT and Gemini users.
Mozilla's New CEO: AI Coming to Firefox, But Remains a User Choice
Mozilla's incoming CEO announced plans to integrate AI features into Firefox while emphasizing opt-in privacy, differentiating from aggressive AI pushes by Big Tech.
Gemini 3 Flash Now in Public Preview for GitHub Copilot
Google's new model integrates into GitHub Copilot, enhancing coding assistance with faster, smarter performance.
Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a 'huge' upgrade to the Gemini app
Google's Gemini 3 Flash replaces 2.5 Flash as default in the app and heads to Search, offering Pro-level smarts at blazing speed for complex queries and prototyping.
Amazon CEO Announces New AI Organization Led by Peter DeSantis
Andy Jassy revealed Peter DeSantis will head a new group overseeing Amazon's AI models like Nova, custom silicon, and inference infrastructure. This restructuring aims to accelerate AWS's AI push amid intensifying competition. DeSantis brings deep experience from AWS datacenters powering AI workloads.
Google's vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini
Google integrates its Opal 'vibe-coding' tool into Gemini, enabling intuitive code gen from natural language descriptions alongside Gemini 3 Flash rollout.
Optimizely Closes 2025 After Major AI, Content, and Experimentation Advancements
Optimizely unveils AI agents, expanded CMS, and 2026 predictions after a year of breakthroughs in AI-driven experimentation.
Startups pour record spend into AI infrastructure in 2025
Brex data shows explosive growth in AI coding tools, model orchestration, and voice tech among startups.
Cornell researchers propose greener fix for AI's massive energy demands
Cornell team develops new method to reduce AI training energy use, addressing the sector's skyrocketing power consumption.
Startups Pour Record Spend Into AI Infrastructure in 2025
Brex data shows explosive growth in AI tools for coding, orchestration, and voice, with startups investing heavily in infra.
Benchmarking NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano with NeMo Evaluator
NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Nano, a 30B MoE open model that's 3x faster than rivals with 1M context, excelling in agentic tasks and sharing full weights/data/recipes.
Coursera and Udemy Merge in $2.5B Deal to Train AI Workforce
Coursera to acquire Udemy in a merger valued at ~$2.5B, aiming to combine strengths in skills training for the AI era and global workforce upskilling.
Coursera to Merge with Udemy for AI Skills Training Dominance
Coursera acquiring Udemy to create a powerhouse in AI-era workforce training, combining platforms for broader access to skills amid exploding demand.
South Korea's Rebellions AI marks breakout year with U.S. launch
Rebellions AI reviews 2025 successes in custom AI chips amid global expansion.
RayNeo X3 Pro AR glasses named TIME Best Invention 2025, launches globally
Award-winning AR device with AI features hits market today.
Health AI 2025: What experts didn't have on their bingo cards
STAT's AI Prognosis readers react to 2025 predictions on AI agents, denial lawsuits, and biotechs, highlighting surprises in health AI adoption.
Aiforia launches next-generation AI technology platform
Pathology AI leader Aiforia introduced its Foundation Engine, enhancing deep learning for medical image analysis.
Amazon in early talks for $10B OpenAI investment, eyes AI chip usage
Amazon is negotiating a massive investment in OpenAI, potentially using its Trainium chips for training, amid circular Big Tech AI deals.
Klarna CEO Feels 'Gloomy' as AI Advances Toward Replacing His Job
Klarna's Sebastian Siemiatkowski expresses unease over AI's rapid evolution, echoing CEO fears in a 2023 survey.
Apple Punted on AI This Year—Next Year Will Be Critical
Apple lagged in 2025 AI rollouts but faces make-or-break 2026 with Siri upgrades and on-device models to compete in the agentic era.
Palantir Veterans' Startup Ankar Raises €17M for AI-Driven IP Software
London-based Ankar, using AI for patent capture and protection, secures €17M to expand into the US market.
NOAA deploys new generation of AI-driven global weather models
NOAA rolled out AIGFS, an advanced AI Global Forecast System promising faster and more accurate weather predictions worldwide.
Hut 8 Announces AI Infrastructure Partnership with Anthropic and Fluidstack
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 partners with Anthropic and Fluidstack to deliver high-performance AI infrastructure, leveraging its data centers for scalable compute amid surging demand.
Nuclear startup Last Energy bags $100M to power AI data centers with mini reactors
Austin-based Last Energy raised $100M in Series C to deploy small modular nuclear reactors tailored for AI data centers' massive energy needs.
G42 releases NANDA 87B, upgraded Hindi-centric LLM
Abu Dhabi-based G42 launches a powerful 87B parameter model optimized for Hindi, advancing non-English AI capabilities.
The Timidity Danger in AI Regulation
C.D. Howe Institute warns that overly cautious AI rules could stifle innovation, urging balanced policy to avoid regulatory timidity.
AI toys are suddenly everywhere - but I suggest you don't give them to your children
Guardian op-ed cautions against AI toys citing privacy risks and developmental concerns after testing one with a child.
BlackLine acquires AI firm WiseLayer to boost finance automation
Finance software giant BlackLine snaps up New York AI startup WiseLayer to embed intelligent automation in accounting workflows.
Trump Signs Order Supporting National AI Framework, Attacks State Laws
President Trump issues executive order promoting unified federal AI policy while criticizing patchwork state regulations as barriers to innovation.
Qualcomm exec: Buckle up for AI agents turning cars into robots over next 5 years
Qualcomm's Nakul Duggal predicts AI driver-assist evolving into full agents in 100+ countries by 2026, powering next-gen mobility.
Google tests AI productivity agent that lives in your inbox
Google Workspace experiment deploys an AI agent inside Gmail for task automation, hinting at inbox-as-agent-hub shift.
India Emerges as World's Largest Market for LLM Adoption
India leads global LLM usage with platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity driving massive adoption, per brokerage report.
Gartner Identifies the Companies to Beat in the AI Vendor Race
Gartner's new reports highlight frontrunners across nearly 30 AI technology categories, guiding enterprise adoption.
Roblox brings AI into the Studio to speed up game creation
Roblox integrates new AI tools into its Studio platform to accelerate game development and content creation for creators.
Databricks Hits $134B Valuation with $4B Raise, Targets AI Research Expansion
Data analytics giant Databricks secured $4B in funding at a $134B valuation, planning major investments in AI model training and open-source contributions to challenge hyperscalers.
Baidu Releases ERNIE-4.5-VL-28B: Advanced Multimodal Reasoning Model
Baidu open-sourced ERNIE-4.5-VL-28B-A3B-Thinking, excelling in visual grounding, document analysis, and fine-grained multimodal tasks with demo on Hugging Face.
Borealis rolls out AI-powered Borstar Digital Twin program globally
Borealis launches a global AI-driven digital twin initiative for its Borstar technology, setting new standards in chemical production optimization.
Amazon in Talks to Invest $15 Billion in OpenAI
Amazon is negotiating a massive investment in OpenAI amid intensifying AI competition with Microsoft and Google.
Inside OpenAI's fragile AI lead, and the 8-week 'code red' to fend off Google
Fortune reveals OpenAI's internal sprint including GPT-5.2 release to counter Google's Gemini advances amid fierce competition.
NVIDIA Unveils Nemotron 3: Open Models Optimized for Agentic AI Swarms
NVIDIA launches Nemotron 3 family including efficient Nano variant with hybrid MoE-Mamba architecture, 1M token context, and full training data release for transparent agent development.
Nvidia's new tools accelerate custom AI model development
Nvidia releases fine-tuning system to speed custom model creation, targeting edge deployment and enterprise efficiency.
Roblox brings AI into Studio to speed up game creation
Roblox integrates AI tools into its Studio platform to accelerate game development and enhance creator productivity.
Tencent Releases HY WorldPlay 1.5: China's First Open Real-Time Interactive AI Platform
Tencent unveils HY WorldPlay 1.5, enabling real-time interactive experiences and marking a milestone in Chinese AI openness.
Google is winning the Big Tech AI race as its stock posts 68% gain
Alphabet's stock surges 68% YTD, outpacing MSFT, AAPL, META, AMZN on Gemini AI momentum.