Your Android phone just got a neat AI update that should make life simpler If you're a fan of Google Gemini, you'll love the latest Android phone update. T3 · Feb 5, 2025
Google owner Alphabet's share price drops overnight - have investors had enough of spending on AI? Alphabet opened more than seven per cent lower after drops this week for Meta and Nvidia The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
The Two Reasons Alphabet Stock Is Sinking After Earnings Alphabet reported an earnings beat and strong cloud growth, but the Google stock is spiraling Wednesday. Here's why. Kiplinger · Feb 5, 2025
Keir Starmer opts not to attend international AI summit in Paris Exclusive: PM risks upsetting host Emmanuel Macron and missing chance to speak to JD Vance and Elon Musk The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025
Microsoft AI CEO headhunted 3 former colleagues from Google DeepMind to bolster advances in a new AI division Google just lost three more AI experts to Microsoft. The former DeepMind employees will help found a new AI office in Zurich, Switzerland and focus on audio and vision capabilities. Windows Central · Feb 5, 2025
Google's $75 billion bet on AI is more than most nation's GDP — but investors aren't impressed Despite doubling its AI investment, Alphabet's stock takes a hit as DeepSeek's success proves money efficiency is as important as model efficiency. Laptop · Feb 5, 2025
WhatsApp users can now use their voice and images to prompt ChatGPT OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of the basic version of the chatbot it has launched on WhatsApp. Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025
OpenAI's bold new rebrand is surprisingly human (And the AI titan has finally fixed its logo.) Creative Bloq · Feb 5, 2025
Meta says it's now or never for mixed reality as Android XR threat looms Meta will see its most critical year in 2025, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth, and it will need to drive sales in mixed reality and more if the company is to succeed. Tom’s Guide · Feb 5, 2025
OpenAI's new "Deep Research" blows ChatGPT o3-mini and DeepSeek out of the water with 26.6% accuracy in the world's hardest "AI exam" — but it skipped the line Deep Research holds a significant lead ahead of ChatGPT o3-mini and DeepSeek's R1 V3-powered model in the world's hardest AI exam, with a 26.6% accuracy score. Windows Central · Feb 5, 2025
Salesforce will reportedly lay off 1,000 employees while hiring extra AI marketing roles to bolster agentic product sales Salesforce is reportedly set to lay off up to 1,000 employees from its workforce. However, it is recruiting in its market division to bolster AI product sales. Windows Central · Feb 5, 2025
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Badly burnt scroll digitally unwrapped to provide first look in 2,000 years The scrolls, believed to contain Greek philosophy, were destroyed by the 79AD Mount Vesuvius volcanic eruption The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
ChatGPT's new free o3-mini model is mind-blowing — 5 prompts to try first Learn how ChatGPT's free genius mode works with o3-mini's enhanced reasoning capabilities for expert-level responses and complex problem-solving. Tom’s Guide · Feb 5, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025 Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons Alphabet guidelines no longer refer to not pursuing technologies that could ‘cause or are likely to cause overall harm’
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 Marvel clarifies if AI was used in Fantastic Four poster after social media criticism Fans spot inconsistencies in teaser posters released with trailer
International Business Times UK · Feb 5, 2025 Americans Could Face $1M Fine or 20 Years in Prison for Downloading AI Tool DeepSeek A US bill proposes hefty fines and 20-year prison terms for using the Chinese AI tool DeepSeek. Is this about national security or market protection?
Tom’s Guide · Feb 5, 2025 I tested ChatGPT o3-mini vs DeepSeek R1 vs Qwen 2.5 with 7 prompts — here’s the winner Free tier chatbots face off with seven prompts that test their reasoning and problem-solving capabilities with a clear winner.
Creative Bloq · Feb 5, 2025 I'm obsessed with an OpenAI o3-generated image to ASCII art converter The tool took just an hour to make, apparently.
Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025 Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with ‘international law and human rights’.
International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025 Google Pledge Against Using AI For Weapons Vanishes Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.
StockNews.com · Feb 5, 2025 Is Leidos Holdings Inc. (LDOS) a Defense Stock Worth Watching? Leidos Holdings (LDOS) has successfully managed to be on top of the defense sector owing to its wide range of innovative offerings. So, should investors looking to capitalize on the sector’s growth invest in the stock? Read more….
International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025 Google Shares Slide On Spending Plans Despite Sales Jump Google's parent company Alphabet on Tuesday reported revenue jumped in the recently-ended quarter, but shares sank on concerns it may be pouring too much money into artificial intelligence.
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 Google removes guidelines barring its AI from being used in surveillance and weapons: report Company banned use of its AI in weapons in 2018 and just last month insisted it would not be used for anything ‘likely to cause overall harm’
The Guardian - US · Feb 4, 2025 Google parent Alphabet’s revenues disappoint Wall Street amid stiff AI competition Revenue slowdown reflects ‘challenging year’ firm has had and 2025 may be year it loses competitive edge, say analysts