Demis Hassabis, head of Google's AI division, called for a U.S.-led standards body to evaluate new AI models for risks including cybersecurity and biological threats. He proposed a public-private partnership overseen by the federal government to test AI systems before deployment, aiming to address challenges as AI approaches human-level intelligence. This move comes amid rising U.S.-China competition in AI development, with calls for regulation growing as advanced AI models from both countries gain traction. The proposed body would require substantial funding and cooperation from industry to ensure safety and security in AI advancements.
Barret Zoph, co-founder of AI startup Thinking Machines and former OpenAI executive, has left OpenAI after a brief return to join Google as vice president of research. Zoph's move highlights the high turnover in the AI industry, especially at OpenAI,...
Over 100 leading tech companies, including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and cybersecurity firms like Crowdstrike, have signed an open letter calling for joint efforts between private and public sectors to combat increasing AI-enabled cyber threats. The...
Google introduced a special-edition Fitbit Air that integrates with Pokémon Sleep, a game that rewards players for healthy sleep habits by turning sleep into a gameplay experience. This device tracks daily movement, heart rate, and sleep quality, syn...
Dan Ives highlighted six AI stocks—Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Palantir, CrowdStrike, and NVIDIA—as leaders in the next AI growth phase during a CNBC broadcast. All these stocks were already held in his Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF, but this w...
Google has enhanced its AI Mode to act as a virtual travel agent, allowing users to plan and book trips through conversational search. Users can now track flight prices, book hotels, and view costs in points or miles. The tool aggregates options from...
