News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
John Ternus takes over as Apple's CEO from Tim Cook, who built the company's market cap to $4 trillion over 15 years. Ternus inherits battles over encryption, App Store antitrust cases, China relations, Vision Pro's failure, and AI delays. Ongoing lawsuits from Epic Games, DOJ, and regulators in India add pressure, alongside executive turnover and future AI threats.
Epic Games lets Fortnite developers experiment with AI-powered characters using a new conversations tool. Creators define character traits via prompts and select voices, but strict rules prohibit romantic role-play or medical advice. The feature remains experimental, powered by Google Gemini and ElevenLabs, amid Epic's platform expansion efforts.