AI Freeze Could Help Big Tech Firms and Hurt Smaller Rivals, Critics Say
Critics say a proposed AI slowdown backed by top tech leaders would favor the biggest labs, as a lawsuit and China concerns add pressure.
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Google Prepares First Project Suncatcher Launch to Test AI Chips in Space
Google will launch a prototype satellite on SpaceX's Transporter-18 to test how its AI chips handle radiation, heat, and launch stress in orbit.
Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live With Live Avatar for Enterprise Users
Google launched Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar, adding real-time video avatars in 97 languages to its Gemini Enterprise platform.
AI Fake News Site in South Florida Traced to Philadelphia Tech Executive
A Florida Trib investigation, aided by a KCRW podcast, traced an AI-generated South Florida news site to Philadelphia tech executive Drew Chapin.
AI Datacenter Protests Hit New York as Activists Call for Moratoriums
Climate protesters targeted OpenAI, Google and Amazon offices in New York this week, calling for datacenter bans over water, energy and pollution concerns.
UK Universities Weigh Turnitin Future Over Student AI Training Fears
UK students fear Turnitin could use their essays to train AI, prompting some universities to drop the service ahead of possible 2027 policy changes.
ChatGPT Suggested Rare MSMDS Diagnosis for Bath Toddler, Mother Says
A Bath family says ChatGPT helped diagnose their toddler's rare genetic condition, while experts warn AI remains unreliable for rare diseases.
AI Startup Ema Raises $77 Million in Series B Funding Led by Creaegis
AI agent startup Ema raised $77 million in a Series B round led by Creaegis, bringing its total funding to $140 million.
YouTube Music Adds AI Features to Help Listeners Find Songs and Podcasts
YouTube Music is adding AI tools Ask Music and Your Podcast Lineup to help users discover songs, artists, and podcasts, launching soon worldwide.
Meta Unveils Muse Charm AI Wearable at Connect Event
Meta unveiled Muse Charm, a keychain-sized AI wearable for its Muse agent, and plans to ship it in December.
Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS Models
Google launched two Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech models that create custom voices, copy voices with consent, and lead key industry benchmarks.
US Rejects OpenAI and Anthropic Calls for Global AI Standards at UN
AI company leaders asked the UN for global safety standards, but a top White House advisor rejected any new global AI governance.