The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas just modeled AI’s economic impact, including scenarios where it either eliminates scarcity or ends humanity. Economists see modest gains while technologists predict revolutionary change. Both might be wrong in their own ways.
New legal testimony from OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever details Sam Altman’s alleged pattern of manipulation and dishonesty that led to his brief 2023 ouster. The deposition reveals Altman reportedly pitted executives against each other and offered conflicting information about company plans. Suts
Microsoft is launching a new superintelligence team after being freed from OpenAI partnership restrictions. The company can now pursue its own AGI research while maintaining access to OpenAI’s best models through 2030. AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says they’re chasing “humanist superintelligence” that
Data centers could consume up to 945 terawatt-hours annually by 2030, roughly as much as Japan. But putting the burden on individuals misses the real solutions needed.
Snap’s massive deal with Perplexity reveals where the real money is in AI right now. It’s not in building the models – it’s in owning the distribution. The company’s shares jumped 14% on the news.
Humain launched just last May with a bold vision to replace traditional apps with AI agents. Their operating system responds to voice commands and handles tasks automatically. The company is betting big on an AI-first computing future.
In a stunning reversal, Apple will pay Google around $1 billion annually for AI capabilities. This flips their previous arrangement where Google paid Apple $25 billion yearly to remain the default search engine. The shift reveals how AI is fundamentally rewriting traditional business relationships.
Google revealed five recent malware samples built using generative AI, all of which proved far below professional standards. The findings show AI-generated malware remains experimental and poses little real-world threat despite industry hype. Security experts agree the technology isn’t yet producing
Google just integrated Gemini Deep Research with Workspace apps. The AI can now analyze your emails, documents, and chats to create detailed research reports. This could transform how professionals conduct market analysis and performance reviews.
Nvidia’s CEO delivered a stark warning about China’s AI ambitions at the FT’s Future of AI Summit. He pointed to western “cynicism” and regulatory burdens as key disadvantages compared to China’s aggressive support for tech companies.
