AI

Red Lobster teams up with SoundHound AI to debut an AI-powered phone ordering system aimed at smoothing takeout and cutting wait times. The technology handles high call volumes, answers menu questions, and routes orders straight to the kitchen—with a live-agent option for a personal touch.

Huawei unveils a bold, multi-year push into AI and high-performance computing, introducing new Ascend chip generations, SuperPoDs, and open-source tools that could redefine how computing clusters scale. From the DeepSeek-R1 debut to Atlas SuperClusters and unprecedented NPU power, the roadmap points to a new era of open, scalable computing.

AI is reshaping the early-career job landscape, with young software engineers among those most affected. New findings suggest AI is handling more routine tasks, while seasoned professionals remain relatively insulated—at least for now. The study also distinguishes between AI that augments human work and AI that automates, hinting at a future where smart collaboration could…

Reid Hoffman unveils an audacious AI playbook: a coordinated, multi-platform setup fueled by premium subscriptions, spending over $650 a month to run AI agents across leading tools. A peek into how one of tech’s biggest names envisions AI reshaping research, education, and the future of work.

Cipher Mining is partnering with Fluidstack on a decade-long, high-performance computing colocation deal that could reshape AI infrastructure. Backed by a strategic investment from Google, the arrangement signals multi‑billion-dollar revenue potential and a bold push into a growing data-center footprint in Texas. A glimpse into a rapidly advancing frontier where big deployments and cutting-edge workloads…

From analysis to action, autonomous AI is redefining how work gets done. These systems follow standard procedures, handle routine tasks, and know when to escalate—learning from human decisions to boost efficiency across industries while keeping the human touch intact.

IREN is rolling out a sweeping AI cloud expansion, massively boosting its GPU fleet and diversifying its hardware mix across multiple campuses. The move targets a substantial revenue milestone by 2026 and signals a tightly integrated, scalable compute platform to meet rising demand. A strategic funding push underpins the upgrade, setting the stage for accelerated…

Groq, a rising player in AI chips, just secured a blockbuster funding round, signaling renewed investor faith in hardware breakthroughs for AI workloads. The fresh capital could accelerate innovation and expansion in a rapidly evolving AI computing landscape.

Alibaba is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a sweeping, multi-year plan to expand its AI models and cloud infrastructure. The bold push, including new international data centers and a full-stack AI approach, signals a fierce race to shape the next era of tech—and is already moving markets.

Micron Technology braces for another chapter of AI-driven growth after a stronger-than-expected quarter, powered by booming AI data-center demand. With optimistic guidance and bold plans to expand U.S. production, the memory giant sits squarely in the heart of the AI infrastructure push.

Nvidia is widening its AI strategy with strategic bets and partnerships that go beyond hardware. Analysts say these moves could deepen its ecosystem, boost growth, and accelerate product timelines—yet they also raise questions about balancing speed with market readiness. The bets signal a bold shift in how the company plans to shape the future of…

AI for America lays out a bold blueprint to steer AI’s rise toward workers and essential resources. A recent ASU discussion explored ideas like an AI Horizon Fund to fund training and safeguard energy and water infrastructure—balancing innovation with shared prosperity.

OpenAI and Nvidia are plotting a landmark alliance that could reach $100 billion to turbocharge AI infrastructure. A bold push to expand data centers and power needs promises to accelerate the AI revolution, with wide-ranging implications for tech, markets, and the everyday digital landscape.

AI is reshaping Wall Street, lifting Palantir and Meta to new heights while insider activity adds a cautionary twist. As AI-driven platforms surge, the pattern of selling from those who know these bets best could hint at what comes next.

Gen Z is being urged to balance AI literacy with classical thinking. Industry leaders warn that while AI is transformative, it can’t replace human creativity and critical reasoning. The message: question relentlessly, seek diverse perspectives, and reconnect with philosophy—a recipe for standing out in a tech-driven future.

AI is quietly reshaping law, turning routine drafting and research into tasks machines can handle—and pushing education and firms to rethink training, governance, and career paths. In Singapore, graduates face a changing landscape where critical thinking and commercial savvy become the real differentiators. The coming years could redefine how young lawyers build value and navigate…

Kazakhstan is ramping up its AI ambitions by funneling billions through the National Investment Corporation into AI infrastructure—from data centers to new tech facilities. Backed by Nvidia and state players, the push hints at a regional AI hub and a broader shift beyond oil—though questions about regulation, talent, and energy efficiency remain.

Five leading language models were tested on cataract-related questions, benchmarked against human responses across accuracy, completeness, safety, readability, and more. Early results hint that AI can match or exceed human responses in many cases, with one model excelling in accuracy and safety while another shines in conciseness. As AI tools move into patient education, the…

An 81-year-old in Seoul chats with Hyodol, a doll‑like AI caregiver that can remind, monitor, and comfort. But as care widens its reach, questions about privacy, loneliness, and the human touch in aging begin to emerge.