Security researchers discovered attackers weaponizing OpenAI’s Assistants API to create a sophisticated backdoor called SesameOp. The malware uses legitimate AI infrastructure for stealthy communications while avoiding traditional detection methods. Microsoft’s DART team found the threat during a Ju
Ai2’s new OlmoEarth platform gives anyone free access to AI models trained on millions of Earth observations. The system can monitor deforestation, assess crops, and predict wildfires in near real-time. Early users are already mapping mangroves with 97% accuracy and detecting Amazon deforestation.
Zendesk’s autonomous AI agents now resolve nearly 80% of customer support requests without human intervention. The company achieved this through GPT-5 integration and HyperArc acquisition, transforming reactive support into proactive strategy.
Power management giant Eaton is acquiring Boyd Thermal for $9.5 billion while Vertiv snaps up PurgeRite for $1 billion. The deals highlight how critical cooling has become for energy-guzzling AI infrastructure.
Amazon is bringing its enhanced Alexa Plus AI assistant directly into the Amazon Music app. The integration allows users across all subscription tiers to get complex music recommendations and find songs using natural language queries. Early access begins today for beta participants on iOS and Androi
Wall Street’s AI-driven rally hit a wall as tech stocks led major declines. The S&P 500 fell 1.2%, Nasdaq dropped 1.7%, and even strong performers like Palantir got hammered despite beating earnings. Federal Reserve uncertainty about rate cuts is spooking investors who’ve been betting big on expensi
Zero trust isn’t failing – we’re just doing it wrong. According to cybersecurity expert Morey Haber, the problem lies in misunderstanding what zero trust actually means and how to implement it properly in today’s AI-driven landscape.
Europe is betting big on AI-driven science with the launch of RAISE, a virtual institute backed by €107 million. The initiative aims to pool computing power, data, and talent to tackle everything from cancer to climate change. But can it compete with the private sector’s AI dominance?
While generative AI dominates headlines, industrial AI is quietly transforming energy management and manufacturing operations. The technology delivers measurable ROI in months while solving critical workforce and sustainability challenges.
While AI engineers grab headlines, a growing army of freelance experts from physicists to art critics are quietly powering AI’s advancement. Their specialized knowledge creates the training data that enables AI to solve complex problems.
