Opera has opened public access to its experimental AI browser, Opera Neon. The subscription costs $19.90 per month and offers access to top AI models and agentic features for building apps and deep research.
The long-awaited enterprise spending on AI is materializing. According to a new survey, the vast majority of CIOs are creating dedicated budgets and moving projects into production, signaling a major shift from experimentation to investment.
A new analysis highlights healthcare roles that will remain essential despite AI advances. The list includes surgeons, paramedics, nurses, and mental health professionals, all relying on uniquely human traits.
OpenAI is publicly warning that AI models are reaching a “high” level of cyber capability, posing a significant weaponization risk. In response, it’s detailing its Preparedness Framework, launching a security researcher agent called Aardvark, and forming a Frontier Risk Council.
Google has launched a new feature for its Translate app that pipes real-time, voice-preserved translations directly to your headphones. Powered by Gemini AI, it supports over 70 languages and is available now for Android, with iOS coming next year. It’s a direct shot at dedicated translation hardwar
A new White House executive order aims to centralize AI policy in Washington. It directs the Attorney General to form a task force to challenge state laws and uses federal funding as leverage.
China has launched a sprawling AI computing network called the Future Network Test Facility (FNTF). Spanning 34,175 miles across 40 cities, it pools computing power from western and eastern regions. The system is a key part of China’s “East Data, West Computing” national strategy.
Oracle’s massive investment in AI infrastructure has turned its free cash flow from a $2 billion deficit to a $10 billion shortfall in just one quarter. Analysts warn this creates structural pressure that will likely lead to higher costs for enterprise customers.
Researchers have integrated AI and custom sensors into a commercial bionic hand to create intuitive, autonomous grasping. The system allows users to perform tasks like picking up a cup without conscious thought, addressing a major reason why many abandon their prosthetics.
RunSafe Security’s 2025 report reveals AI is being rapidly integrated into embedded systems for medical devices, industrial controls, and energy infrastructure. The survey of over 200 experts shows security practices haven’t kept pace with this transformation, introducing new risks.
