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Semiconductors
At its Cloud Next conference 2025, Google introduced Ironwood, the latest and most advanced addition to its custom-built Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) lineup. As Google’s seventh-generation TPU, Ironwood marks a pivotal evolution — purpose-built specifically for inference, the process of running and deploying AI models. Designed with the demands of
Transportation
Amazon’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, has officially hit the streets of Los Angeles—but not with its iconic robotaxis just yet. Instead, the company has deployed a fleet of manually-driven Toyota Highlanders, retrofitted with its self-driving technology, to begin a crucial phase of data gathering and mapping across the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon has introduced Nova Sonic, its latest generative AI model designed to deliver fast, natural-sounding speech and handle real-time voice conversations with impressive fluency. Positioned as Amazon’s answer to cutting-edge voice models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, Nova Sonic marks a significant leap forward in voice
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IBM is stepping up its AI game with the release of the z17, the latest generation of its iconic mainframe hardware. Announced this week, the z17 is purpose-built to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across industries, integrating AI capabilities directly into a system still trusted by 71% of Fortune 500 companies.
Biotechnology
Twelve thousand years after they vanished from the face of the Earth, dire wolves—once apex predators of the Ice Age—have returned. In a stunning scientific breakthrough, Colossal Biosciences, the ambitious de-extinction company known for its efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth, announced the successful birth of three dire
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Despite economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelligence continues to dominate the investment landscape. A prime example is Rescale, a rising force in AI-driven physics modeling, which just closed a $115 million Series D funding round. The round attracted a powerhouse roster of backers, including Nvidia and Foxconn, and added
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Google is pushing the boundaries of search with a significant upgrade to AI Mode, its experimental Google Search feature designed to handle complex, multi-layered queries. Now, users can go beyond text-based input and ask questions about images they upload or take directly with their cameras. Powered by the multimodal capabilities
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Midjourney, one of the earliest and most popular AI-based image generators on the web, has just launched its first major model update in nearly a year. Dubbed V7, the new model began rolling out in alpha around midnight EST on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the San Francisco-based company.
Cybersecurity
As generative AI tools grow more powerful, so do the tactics available to hackers and scammers. From deepfakes mimicking CEOs to AI-generated phishing emails and fake receipts, the landscape of digital threats is evolving fast — and OpenAI knows it. In its first-ever cybersecurity investment, OpenAI’s startup fund has co-led
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Runway, the generative AI startup behind some of the most advanced media creation tools in the industry, has closed a $308 million Series D funding round, pushing its total funding to $536.5 million. The round was led by General Atlantic, with support from major players like Fidelity Management &
Energy
In a dramatic shift symbolic of America’s evolving energy landscape, the former Homer City coal plant in Pennsylvania—once the state’s largest—was recently imploded to clear space for what’s expected to become the nation’s most powerful natural gas-fueled power plant, built specifically to energize the
Funding
OpenAI just made history. On Monday, the company announced it had closed a staggering $40 billion funding round—one of the largest private raises ever—pushing its post-money valuation to an eye-popping $300 billion. According to a blog post on OpenAI’s website, the round was led by SoftBank, with