Yann LeCun is raising a massive €500 million for his new AI venture, AMI Labs, at a €3 billion valuation. The startup will focus on building “world models” for robotics and beyond, with a base in Paris.
Major tech companies are racing to embed AI health coaches into wearables and apps. While they promise to decode your biometric data, early tests show they’re often half-baked and come with serious privacy concerns. The future of personal health could hinge on this balance.
OpenAI has rushed its GPT Image 1.5 model to market, offering significantly faster image generation and more consistent editing. The accelerated launch is a clear competitive play against Google’s recent AI advancements.
High school junior Vaishnav Anand was a victim of a personal deepfake. That experience led him to pioneer research on detecting AI-forged satellite maps, a dangerously overlooked threat he presented at an IEEE conference at MIT.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued an internal “code red” memo, bracing the company for “rough vibes” and intense competition from Google. The move comes as data shows Google’s Gemini is gaining users fast, while OpenAI has delayed key revenue projects.
Mozilla has a new CEO, and their first major move is a big bet on AI for Firefox. But they’re promising a cautious, user-centric approach focused on trust, not forced adoption. It’s a stark contrast to how other tech giants are rolling out AI features.
McKinsey is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs, with reductions of up to 10% for some teams. The move comes as the firm deploys its own AI assistant, Lilli, which can cut research time by 30%. This signals a massive structural shift for the entire consulting industry.
OpenAI has launched a major update to its image generation, dubbed GPT Image 1.5, directly targeting Google’s popular Nano Banana tool. It claims to be 4x faster and immediately took the top spot on a key AI leaderboard. However, early side-by-side tests show the competition is still incredibly clos
Adobe is transforming its Firefly AI from a simple generator into a full video editing workspace. The key upgrade allows for text-prompt-based editing and integrates powerful new models from Runway and Topaz Labs. To keep users engaged, Adobe is offering unlimited generations on certain plans until
Adobe is pushing hard into AI video with a major Firefly update. The key move? Unlimited free generations for many users until mid-January, which is a major play for market share.
