Google’s latest AI image model is vastly better than the previous release at generating text in images. You can expect companies to go buck wild with this update.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Image Conscious
Hands On With Google’s Nano Banana Pro Image Generator Read Post »
A federal prosecutor alleged one defendant boasted that his father “had engaged in similar business for the Chinese Communist Party.”
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Security / National Security, Byte Bandits
Four Indicted In Alleged Conspiracy To Smuggle Supercomputers and Nvidia Chips to China Read Post »
The new AI-DADA tool lets you create a unique Swatch design using AI prompts. You can’t make a custom MoonSwatch yet—but it’s not entirely off the table.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Bespoke Time
Swatch’s New OpenAI-Powered Tool Lets You Design Your Own Watch Read Post »
Generative AI is making it even easier for attackers to exploit old and often forgotten network equipment. Replacing it takes investment, but Cisco is making the case that it’s worth it.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, Aged Out
With the Rise of AI, Cisco Sounds an Urgent Alarm About the Risks of Aging Tech Read Post »
The draft order, obtained by WIRED, instructs the US Justice Department to sue states that pass laws regulating AI.
Politics, Business, Fed v. States
Trump Takes Aim at State AI Laws in Draft Executive Order Read Post »
Record sales, a strong financial forecast, and CEO Jensen Huang’s impassioned arguments on his company’s earnings call weren’t enough to push Nvidia shares back to their October high.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Burst Alert
Nvidia CEO Dismisses Concerns of an AI Bubble. Investors Remain Skeptical Read Post »
Brisk It’s Zelos-450 boasts gimmicky generative AI. However, it’s a stellar piece of hardware, especially at this price.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Burn After Reading
The Zelos-450 Pellet Grill Has Features Missing on Grills Triple Its Price Read Post »
DeepMind’s chief says he envisions Gemini as an operating system for physical robots. The company has hired Aaron Saunders to help make that a reality.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Actual Androids
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss our scoop about how the Department of Homeland Security illegally collected Chicago residents’ data for month, as well as the news of the week.
Security, Security / Privacy, Uncanny Valley
WIRED Roundup: DHS’s Privacy Breach, AI Romantic Affairs, and Google Sues Text Scammers Read Post »
Depending on foreign-made open models is both a supply chain risk and an innovation problem, experts say.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Lab
The US Needs an Open Source AI Intervention to Beat China Read Post »
In a closed-door workshop led by Anthropic and Stanford, leading AI startups and researchers discussed guidelines for chatbot companions, especially for younger users.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model Behavior
The Biggest AI Companies Met to Find a Better Path for Chatbot Companions Read Post »
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get to know Palantir CEO Alex Karp and dive into what his answers in a recent WIRED interview reveal about the larger beliefs driving the tech industry today.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Uncanny Valley
Sunday Robotics has a new way to train robots to do common household tasks. The startup plans to put its fully autonomous robots in homes next year.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Business / Startups, Helping Out
This Home Robot Clears Tables and Loads the Dishwasher All by Itself Read Post »
The Relay app allows users to track their porn-free streaks and get group support. Its creators say they’re taking a stand against porn and AI erotica.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Impulse Control
Young Mormons Built an App to Help Men Quit Gooning Read Post »
Gemini 3 is skilled at reasoning, generating video, and writing code. Amid talk of an AI bubble, Google notes the new model could help increase search revenue too.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Upgrade
Gemini 3 Is Here—and Google Says It Will Make Search Smarter Read Post »
Microsoft still sees AI agents as the future of work, and the enterprise software giant wants companies to be able to manage those agents just like human employees.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Software
Microsoft’s Agent 365 Tries to Be the AI Bot Boss Read Post »
Much of the US economy rests on AI’s future. On this episode of The Big Interview podcast, Odd Lots cohost Joe Weisenthal breaks down why AI’s impact on finance goes beyond billion-dollar investments.
Business, The Big Interview
‘Odd Lots’ Cohost Joe Weisenthal Has Predictions About How the AI Bubble Will Burst Read Post »
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, guest Brian Merchant walks us through a historical framework he used to analyze whether AI fits the classic signs of an economic bubble—and what that means for all of us.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Uncanny Valley
As OpenAI expands in every direction, the new CEO of Applications is on a mission to make ChatGPT indispensable and lucrative.
The Big Story, Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, The Big Interview
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Plans to Make ChatGPT Way More Useful—and Have You Pay For It Read Post »
The AI’s latest trick is following the schedule you set for it.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, How To
Use Google Gemini and ChatGPT to Organize Your Life With Scheduled Actions Read Post »
