Tesla Sues Former Engineer for Alleged Theft of Optimus Robot Secrets Tesla has filed a lawsuit against former engineer Zhongjie “Jay” Li, accusing him of stealing trade secrets related to its humanoid robot project, Optimus. According to Tesla, Li downloaded confidential files about advanced robotic hand sensors onto two personal smartphones before resigning in September […]
Modify Magic: AI Transforms Footage Without a Single Reshoot Luma Labs has unveiled a powerful new feature called Modify Video for its Dream Machine tool, enabling creators to reshape existing video clips without re-filming. Whether it’s swapping outfits, changing backgrounds, or completely rebranding your scene—from a cozy room to stormy seas or even an animated […]
Google’s AI Edge Gallery Empowers Offline AI on Android Google has introduced the Google AI Edge Gallery, an innovative app that enables Android users to download and run AI models locally without an internet connection. This app allows users to perform tasks such as generating images, answering questions, and writing or editing code directly on […]
OpenAI Boosts AI Power Behind Its Operator Agent for Smarter Automation OpenAI has recently unveiled an upgraded version of the AI model that powers its Operator agent, marking a significant leap in automation capabilities. This enhanced model brings improved understanding, responsiveness, and task execution, enabling the Operator to handle more complex and nuanced commands with […]
Apple’s Controversial AI Partnership with Alibaba Sparks U.S. Lawmaker Concerns U.S. lawmakers have expressed serious concerns over Apple’s new partnership with Alibaba, aiming to integrate Alibaba’s AI technology into iPhones sold in China. The deal has raised alarms about potential data sharing with the Chinese tech giant and unclear commitments Apple may have made to […]
Amazon’s Vision for a Future of Human-Robot Collaboration Amazon is unveiling a future where human workers and robots collaborate seamlessly in the workplace. The company has introduced its Vulcan robot, designed to handle tasks like retrieving items from hard-to-reach shelves, helping reduce the physical strain on employees. With tactile sensors, Vulcan can manipulate delicate and […]
Google’s Gemini AI Model Faces Safety Setback Google’s recent Gemini 2.5 AI model has raised significant safety concerns after scoring lower on critical safety tests compared to its predecessor, Gemini 2.0. Internal evaluations revealed a troubling increase in violations, with Gemini 2.5 generating more content that breached safety guidelines. Notably, the model was found to […]
Geoff Ralston Launches New AI Safety Fund Geoff Ralston, the former president of Y Combinator, has launched a new venture fund called the Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund (SAIF). The fund is dedicated to investing in early-stage startups that prioritize AI safety, security, and responsible development. With an initial focus on technologies that enhance AI interpretability, […]
Meta Resumes AI Training with Public Content in the EU Meta is set to restart training its artificial intelligence models using public content from Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union. After halting this practice due to regulatory concerns last year, the company has now received clearance from European regulators, including the Irish Data […]
OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Over AI Training Practices A recent study by the AI Disclosures Project suggests that OpenAI’s GPT-4o model may have been trained using copyrighted materials from O’Reilly Media without authorization. The research indicates that GPT-4o exhibits a strong recognition of O’Reilly’s paywalled content, raising concerns about the ethical and legal aspects of AI […]