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.
Alphabet is developing a new server chip internally called Frozen v2, expected in 2028, to make its Gemini AI models up to 10 times more efficient than current Google AI chips. The chip aims to address AI computing shortages and reduce reliance on Nvidia, boosting investor confidence ahead of earnings.
DuckDuckGo reports a 30.5% spike in U.S. app installs on May 25 as users flee Google's AI overhaul. iOS installs surged nearly 70% week-over-week. CEO Gabriel Weinberg says Google is 'force-feeding AI with no way to opt out.' DuckDuckGo's AI-free search page also saw 27.7% growth.
Sean Hollister built three Android apps in one afternoon using Google AI Studio's new vibe coding feature. The process was remarkably fast: type a prompt, press install, and get a working app within minutes. But the apps were buggy and limited. A calorie counter gave incorrect numbers, a text adventure game had showstopper bugs, and a Mario knockoff crashed on startup. Daily usage limits also cut the experiment short.
AI video startup Runway, founded by artists from NYU, shifts focus from tools for filmmakers to world models trained on video data. The company aims to surpass language-based AI leaders like Google by building systems that understand the physical world directly. Valued at $5.3 billion with $40 million in Q2 2026 recurring revenue, Runway faces tough competition but leverages its unique origins and recent funding.
Elon Musk shared details of his broken friendship with Larry Page during testimony in his lawsuit against OpenAI. He described a key dispute over AI safety concerns that led him to co-found the company. The account highlighted their past closeness and how it ended after Musk hired a Google AI expert.
John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become CEO on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years in the role. The announcement omits any mention of AI, despite Apple's ongoing struggles in the field. Siri trails rivals, partnerships with OpenAI and Google aim to catch up, but delays persist ahead of WWDC 2026.