AI
TikTok parent ByteDance sues former intern for $1.1 million
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing a former intern for 8 million yuan (about $1.1 million), accusing him of deliberately disrupting its artificial intelligence (AI) training operations. The lawsuit, filed in Beijing's Haidian District People's Court, has sparked widespread interest in China owing to its unique nature.
Nvidia unveils new AI model capable of modifying voices
Nvidia has introduced a new generative AI model, Fugatto, capable of generating and transforming audio, music, and voices based on text and audio prompts. The technology targets industries such as music production, film, and video games, offering advanced tools for creating and modifying audio content, as per an official blog post by Nvidia.
Nvidia crushes earnings expectations on AI chip demand
Nvidia reported quarterly sales of $35.1 billion, some $2 billion more than market expectations.
US government commission pushes Manhattan Project-style AI initiative
The Manhattan Project was a large-scale collaboration between the US government and the private sector during World War Two that produced the first atomic bombs.
Nvidia's new AI chips face overheating issues: report
Nvidia’s highly anticipated Blackwell AI chips are reportedly facing overheating issues, raising concerns about potential delays for customers relying on the technology. According to a report by global news platform The Information, the overheating occurs when the chips are installed in server racks designed to hold up to 72 units.
Portrait by robot artist sold for $1 million at auction
A portrait of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, created by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da, has been sold at an auction for $1,084,800 (£836,667). The artwork, titled 'AI God', was initially estimated to sell for between $120,000 and $180,000, but attracted 27 bids, far exceeding its projected value.
Perplexity to near $9 bln valuation in new investment round: report
Perplexity AI, a California-based search startup, is close to raising $500 million in new funding, which would value the company at around $9 billion. The latest funding round will be led by venture capital firm Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), which also has a seat in the startup.
Disney to form new business unit dedicated to AI: report
Disney is stepping up its AI efforts with the creation of the 'Office of Technology Enablement', a new business unit to drive tech integration across its film, TV, and theme park divisions, according to a Reuters report.
Google Maps to get new AI-based features
Google has introduced a set of AI-powered updates to Google Maps, utilising its Gemini model to make location-based searches more responsive and contextually aware.
TikTok parent ByteDance sues former intern for $1.1 million
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing a former intern for 8 million yuan (about $1.1 million), accusing him of deliberately disrupting its artificial intelligence (AI) training operations. The lawsuit, filed in Beijing's Haidian District People's Court, has sparked widespread interest in China owing to its unique nature.
Nvidia unveils new AI model capable of modifying voices
Nvidia has introduced a new generative AI model, Fugatto, capable of generating and transforming audio, music, and voices based on text and audio prompts. The technology targets industries such as music production, film, and video games, offering advanced tools for creating and modifying audio content, as per an official blog post by Nvidia.
Nvidia crushes earnings expectations on AI chip demand
Nvidia reported quarterly sales of $35.1 billion, some $2 billion more than market expectations.
US government commission pushes Manhattan Project-style AI initiative
The Manhattan Project was a large-scale collaboration between the US government and the private sector during World War Two that produced the first atomic bombs.
Nvidia's new AI chips face overheating issues: report
Nvidia’s highly anticipated Blackwell AI chips are reportedly facing overheating issues, raising concerns about potential delays for customers relying on the technology. According to a report by global news platform The Information, the overheating occurs when the chips are installed in server racks designed to hold up to 72 units.
Portrait by robot artist sold for $1 million at auction
A portrait of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, created by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da, has been sold at an auction for $1,084,800 (£836,667). The artwork, titled 'AI God', was initially estimated to sell for between $120,000 and $180,000, but attracted 27 bids, far exceeding its projected value.
Perplexity to near $9 bln valuation in new investment round: report
Perplexity AI, a California-based search startup, is close to raising $500 million in new funding, which would value the company at around $9 billion. The latest funding round will be led by venture capital firm Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), which also has a seat in the startup.
Disney to form new business unit dedicated to AI: report
Disney is stepping up its AI efforts with the creation of the 'Office of Technology Enablement', a new business unit to drive tech integration across its film, TV, and theme park divisions, according to a Reuters report.
Google Maps to get new AI-based features
Google has introduced a set of AI-powered updates to Google Maps, utilising its Gemini model to make location-based searches more responsive and contextually aware.
AI features boosted time spent on Facebook by 8%: Zuckerberg
Improvements in AI-driven feeds and video recommendations have led to an 8% rise in time spent on Facebook and a 6% increase on Instagram this year, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the company's latest quarterly earnings report.