AI

Howard University hosts a forward-looking conversation on AI education, spotlighting new courses, a future AI certificate, and industry partnerships aimed at opening doors for HBCU students. The discussion explores ethics, workforce readiness, and how inclusive innovation can shape the next generation of technologists.

Alphabet is making a bold move to power the next wave of AI by tapping into large-scale data-center and energy infrastructure. The deal hints at a future where sustainability meets massive computing capacity, reshaping how tech giants scale up their AI ambitions.

An AI cloud leader is joining a landmark U.S. science mission, uniting top researchers, labs, and tech platforms to accelerate discovery and national security. Expect a secure, high-performance platform designed to power next‑generation AI workloads—from research to energy innovation—without sacrificing resilience or speed.

Larry Page’s long-foreseen AI dream is turning into Google’s next big leap—driving smarter search, context-aware tools, and bold bets on the future of tech. As breakthroughs roll out and investments mount, the pace of change could redefine how we live, work, and interact with AI.

AI is reshaping how games are made, but not replacing artists. A studio CEO explains that AI is used for rough ideation and references, while human creativity still drives the final art and storytelling — a careful balance shaping the future of development.

OpenAI unveils a flagship image model that promises sharper edits, speedier results, and a fresh creative studio tucked inside ChatGPT. As rivals push the AI-art race forward, this launch hints at a more delightful, capable way to shape AI-generated visuals—and raises intriguing questions about what’s next in AI imagination.

Databricks has closed a massive Series L, valuing the data and AI leader at about $134 billion and signaling bold growth. The funding powers next‑gen tools and intelligent apps, with bets on Lakebase, Databricks Apps, and Agent Bricks. A pivotal moment in how enterprises will turn data into transformative AI-driven value.

CoreWeave is betting big on an AI-first cloud powered by Nvidia GPUs, riding rapid revenue growth while wrestling with rising costs and debt. A high-stakes look at whether this AI infrastructure play can sustain its momentum in a crowded market.

AI is reshaping the web, flooding feeds with content that’s plentiful but not always high quality. A new term is turning the spotlight on this tension between quantity and value—and on what the future of our digital conversations might look like.

Disney escalates its copyright clash with Google, accusing the tech giant of massive-scale infringement by using Disney’s characters to train AI. The cease-and-desist brands Google’s approach as a “virtual vending machine” for copyrighted works and questions branding implications. A sign of mounting tensions between copyright law and AI development, with broader industry actions on the…

Two tech titans are locked in a high-stakes race for private-market dominance. Sam Altman and Elon Musk are quietly reshaping the ladder of value with bold bets, looming IPO chatter, and moves that could tilt the balance between AI leadership and space ambitions. As the rivalry heats up, the implications for innovation—and for investors—could be…

Disney’s landmark OpenAI collaboration signals a bold shift in storytelling, tapping AI to reimagine iconic franchises. As the pre- and post-AI era unfolds, a wave of inventive experiments could reshape how we connect with beloved characters and experience entertainment.

An AI-generated recap of a popular series has sparked backlash for misrepresenting the story and characters. As studios lean into automation, fans and creators debate where quality ends and cost-cutting begins. A hot topic in the evolving AI-in-media conversation.

Rivian lays out a bold autonomy blueprint, pairing lidar-driven sensing with custom silicon to push its EVs toward higher-level self-driving. The roadmap hints at hands-free driving in cities and even rideshare ambitions, with early implementations teased for 2026. A move that could reshape how we think about mobility.

Rivian unveils a bold autonomy roadmap for the upcoming R2, including lidar integration, an in-house AI compute chip, and a voice-enabled Rivian Assistant. The moves hint at Level 4 capabilities and a new era of smarter, more capable EVs that could shake up the competition.

A landmark billion-dollar partnership between Disney and OpenAI could redefine entertainment with AI-generated visuals of beloved characters. As licensing and copyright questions loom, this collaboration hints at a bold, responsible future for storytelling with generative AI.

Could the 2025 Person of the Year be more idea than individual? As artificial intelligence climbs to the top of the contenders, a heated conversation about power, ethics, and our daily lives takes center stage. From tech visionaries to nonhuman contenders, the race signals a turning point in what we celebrate—and what it means for…

Alphabet is turning AI into a full-stack platform, from chips and models to enterprise tools. With Gemini powering smarter search, AI-driven ads, and a booming cloud business, the company hints at a long-term growth path built on AI across the entire stack.

AI-generated ads are turning heads for all the wrong reasons. A 45-second Christmas spot for McDonald’s Netherlands, crafted with AI and TBWA/Neboko, sparked a firestorm of criticism and was pulled after the backlash. The clash between high-tech experimentation and traditional craft is fueling a heated debate about the future of advertising.

2025 tested AI’s promise with a string of high-profile missteps and surprising misfires. From baffling hallucinations to products that underwhelmed, the year underscored how far AI still has to go. A concise, cautionary snapshot of the year’s lessons for technology and trust as we move forward.

Cynthia Nixon returns to Broadway in Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime, a provocative meditation on memory, loss, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. With a powerhouse cast and bold direction, the play explores how technology reshapes what we cling to—and what we must finally let go.