OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman warned this week that users who treat ChatGPT like a therapist or confide deeply personal information should understand those conversations are not protected by legal confidentiality. Speaking on a recent podcast, Altman explained that, unlike licensed therapists, doctors, or attorneys—who are bound by strict confidentiality rules under U.S. law—interactions withContinue reading “OpenAI Chief Sam Altman warns users about no legal privacy on ChatGPT”
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GOP Lawmaker Blasts Nvidia Chip Exports to China, Citing AI Security Threats
Republican Representative John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, has voiced strong opposition to the Commerce Department’s recent decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of its H20 AI chips to China. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Moolenaar warned that the reversal of the earlier ban on H20 exports—originallyContinue reading “GOP Lawmaker Blasts Nvidia Chip Exports to China, Citing AI Security Threats”
Amazon’s AWS Cloud Computing Unit Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid AI Shift
Amazon has laid off at least several hundred employees from its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing division. The job cuts are part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, despite AWS’s strong financial performance in the first quarter. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the layoffs but declined to specify the exactContinue reading “Amazon’s AWS Cloud Computing Unit Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid AI Shift”
Elon Musk’s xAI blames code error for Grok’s extremist posts, issues apology
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has issued a formal apology after its flagship chatbot, Grok, made a series of offensive posts on X—including antisemitic remarks, praise for Adolf Hitler, and pro-“white genocide” statements—during a 16‑hour spree earlier this month. In weekend posts on X, xAI said it was “deeply apologizing for the horrific behaviorContinue reading “Elon Musk’s xAI blames code error for Grok’s extremist posts, issues apology”
Google licenses Windsurf’s technology for $2.4 billiom
Alphabet’s Google has struck a $2.4 billion licensing and talent-acquisition deal with AI-based code-generation startup Windsurf, bringing key executives and researchers into its DeepMind division to strengthen its agent-driven coding platform, sources told Reuters. Under the agreement, Google gains non‑exclusive rights to integrate select Windsurf technologies while hiring CEO Varun Mohan, co‑founder Douglas Chen, and severalContinue reading “Google licenses Windsurf’s technology for $2.4 billiom”
Google I/O 2025: The Latest in AI Tech
At this year’s Google I/O conference, the tech giant made clear that artificial intelligence is no longer just a feature—it’s the foundation. Branded informally by attendees as “AI Everything,” the keynote showcased Google’s most ambitious and far-reaching push into generative AI, weaving it deeply into its search engine, cloud services, developer tools, hardware, and consumerContinue reading “Google I/O 2025: The Latest in AI Tech”
IBM & Lumen Partnership announced at NY Summit
In a landmark collaboration that signals a new era in enterprise artificial intelligence, IBM and Lumen Technologies have jointly unveiled a cutting-edge AI platform designed to unify edge, private, and public cloud environments. Announced at the Global AI Summit in New York, the platform is aimed at helping large enterprises harness the full power ofContinue reading “IBM & Lumen Partnership announced at NY Summit”
Leaked Memo from Shopify CEO, “AI before humans”
A leaked internal memo from Tobi Lütke, the CEO of Shopify, has caused a stir within the company and across the broader tech industry, revealing his ambitious vision for the future of the company. The memo, which surfaced on social media last week, emphasizes artificial intelligence (AI) as a higher hiring priority than human talent,Continue reading “Leaked Memo from Shopify CEO, “AI before humans””
OpenAI Raises Recording Breaking Amount, Backed by SoftBank and Microsoft
In a groundbreaking development that is set to reshape the future of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has successfully raised $40 billion in funding, achieving a monumental $300 billion valuation—the largest private tech deal in history. The funding round, which was led by major players SoftBank and Microsoft, highlights the growing dominance of OpenAI in the rapidlyContinue reading “OpenAI Raises Recording Breaking Amount, Backed by SoftBank and Microsoft”
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk
OpenAI has formally filed a countersuit in U.S. District Court for Northern California, accusing co-founder Elon Musk of orchestrating a “campaign of harassment” aimed at disrupting the company and seizing control of its technology. The filing, lodged on April 9, includes explosive allegations: Musk launched press attacks on OpenAI, exerted legal pressure, and launched aContinue reading “OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk”
AI startup Mistral AI succeeds in gaining $415M in funding
European generative artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI announced today it has closed on its second bumper funding round of the year, raising 385 million euros, or around $415 million, in a deal led by prominent venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The latest round is said to bring Mistral AI’s value to around $2Continue reading “AI startup Mistral AI succeeds in gaining $415M in funding”
Seattle founder Vetri Vellore, who sold last startup to Microsoft, raises $26M for new AI company
Seattle tech veteran Vetri Vellore is launching a new startup with a big vision to help companies improve their productivity and backing from investors who funded his former venture. Rhythms emerged from stealth mode Thursday, announcing a giant $26 million seed round co-led by Madrona Venture Group and Greenoaks with participation from Founders’ Co-op, Accel, and Cercano (formerlyContinue reading “Seattle founder Vetri Vellore, who sold last startup to Microsoft, raises $26M for new AI company”
Google, Nvidia Back AI Startup That Helps Combat Chip Shortage
(Bloomberg) — Nvidia Corp. and a Google venture fund have joined a seed round of funding for a startup that helps developers squeeze more computing power out of specialized processors used to train AI, potentially alleviating a major logjam for the burgeoning field. CentML, which builds software to help machine learning systems work more efficiently, raised $27 million fromContinue reading “Google, Nvidia Back AI Startup That Helps Combat Chip Shortage”
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