The Verge
Google is taking over your Gmail inbox with AI
Google is launching an AI Inbox view for Gmail that offers personalized to-dos and topic summaries instead of a traditional email list.
TechCrunch
Gmail debuts a personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in search, and more
Google is enhancing Gmail with AI features like a personalized Inbox, AI-powered search overviews, and a proofreading tool.
TechCrunch
Former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla’s startup triples to $100M valuation
Spangle, an AI e-commerce startup founded by Maju Kuruvilla, raised $15 million, tripling its valuation to $100 million.
Gemini
Gmail is entering the Gemini era
Gmail is integrating Gemini AI to introduce features like AI Overviews, enhanced writing assistance, and an AI Inbox for better email management.
OpenAI
Netomi’s lessons for scaling agentic systems into the enterprise
Netomi shares three key lessons for deploying reliable, scalable agentic AI systems in the enterprise: build for complexity, parallelize for low latency, and embed governance into the runtime.
OpenAI
Zenken boosts a lean sales team with ChatGPT Enterprise
Zenken achieved significant productivity gains and cost savings by implementing ChatGPT Enterprise across its web marketing and overseas HR businesses.
Phoronix
Linus Torvalds: "The AI Slop Issue Is *NOT* Going To Be Solved With Documentation"
Linus Torvalds stated that documentation efforts should focus on general tools, not explicitly on AI, as AI-generated code submissions won't be self-identified.
CNN
Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how
Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 chip aims to revitalize its PC business and expand into AI-powered devices like robots.
OpenAI
Introducing OpenAI for Healthcare
OpenAI launched OpenAI for Healthcare, featuring ChatGPT for Healthcare and the OpenAI API, to support HIPAA compliance and improve care quality.
the Guardian
Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can go to trial, US judge says
A US judge ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its shift to a for-profit model can proceed to trial.
TechCrunch
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
Google and Character.AI are negotiating settlements with families affected by teen suicides linked to interactions with the Character.AI chatbot.
TechCrunch
Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way
Ford announced an AI assistant launching in its app in 2026, coming to vehicles in 2027, alongside a cheaper, more capable BlueCruise system targeting eyes-off driving by 2028.
The Verge
Ford’s AI voice assistant is coming later this year, L3 driving in 2028
Ford will launch an AI voice assistant this year and Level 3 autonomous driving by 2028, focusing on in-house development to reduce costs.
CNN
Character.AI and Google agree to settle lawsuits over teen mental health harms and suicides
Character.AI, Google, and founders settled multiple lawsuits alleging AI chatbots caused teen mental health crises and suicides.
The Verge
Character.AI and Google settle teen suicide and self-harm suits
Character.AI and Google settled lawsuits filed by families whose teens died by suicide or self-harmed after interacting with Character.AI chatbots.
The Verge
X’s deepfake machine is infuriating policymakers around the globe
X's Grok chatbot is generating explicit AI images, drawing swift condemnation and potential legal action from global regulators.
TechCrunch
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space for health conversations, noting 230 million users already ask wellness questions weekly.
The Verge
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a secure tab for health queries that allows users to connect personal medical records and wellness apps.
TechCrunch
Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation
Anthropic is reportedly seeking to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation in a new funding round.
TechCrunch
Skylight debuts Calendar 2 to keep your family organized
Skylight launched the Calendar 2, a new digital family organizer featuring AI-powered scheduling, meal planning, and list management.
The Verge
Dell admits consumers don’t care about AI PCs
Dell acknowledges that consumers are currently not prioritizing or purchasing PCs based on AI features.
TechCrunch
Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes
Google Classroom now features a Gemini-powered tool that converts educational material into customizable, podcast-style audio lessons for students.
TechCrunch
Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment
Caterpillar is partnering with Nvidia to pilot an AI assistive system, "Cat AI," on its mini excavators using Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform.
PC Gamer
Nvidia's CEO says bringing new AI tech to older generation GPUs is 'within the realm of possibility'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested it is possible to bring newer AI features, like MFG, to older generation GPUs.
TechCrunch
Intel spinout Articul8 raises more than half of $70M round at $500M valuation
Intel spinout Articul8 secured over half of its planned $70M Series B round at a $500M valuation.
Earth.com
AI can now create viruses from scratch, one step away from the perfect biological weapon
AI tools can now design complete viral genomes and redesign toxins to evade safety screenings, raising biosecurity concerns.
TechCrunch
McKinsey and General Catalyst execs say the era of ‘learn once, work forever’ is over
Executives from McKinsey and General Catalyst assert that AI necessitates continuous learning, ending the traditional model of learning once for a lifelong career.
TechCrunch
Meta’s Manus news is getting different receptions in Washington and Beijing
Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI firm Manus faces regulatory scrutiny in China, contrasting with relative ease in the U.S.
The Verge
Lenovo is building an AI assistant that ‘can act on your behalf’
Lenovo introduced Qira, a new cross-device AI assistant designed to learn user interactions and act autonomously across its laptops and Motorola phones.
The Verge
Lenovo’s joining the bandwagon with concept AI glasses
Lenovo unveiled concept AI glasses at CES 2026 featuring a lightweight design, 2MP camera, and monochrome display.
TechCrunch
CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities
CES 2026 featured major AI hardware and software announcements from Nvidia, AMD, Amazon, and others, alongside unique reveals from Razer and Lego.
The Verge
Jake Sullivan is furious that Trump destroyed his AI foreign policy
Jake Sullivan expressed deep concern over the Trump administration rolling back his export controls on advanced AI chips to China.
TechCrunch
A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated
A viral Reddit post claiming to be a whistleblower exposing food delivery app fraud was revealed to be an elaborate AI-generated hoax.
WIRED
Grok Is Pushing AI ‘Undressing’ Mainstream
Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, is widely generating nonconsensual, sexualized images of women in bikinis or underwear on X.
TechCrunch
xAI says it raised $20B in Series E funding
Elon Musk's xAI announced a $20 billion Series E funding round from investors including Nvidia and Cisco.
TechCrunch
California lawmaker proposes a four-year ban on AI chatbots in kid’s toys
Senator Steve Padilla introduced a bill to ban AI chatbot toys for minors for four years to allow time for safety regulation development.
TechCrunch
The most bizarre tech announced so far at CES 2026
CES 2026 is showcasing bizarre gadgets, including an AI holographic desk companion, an elderly care panda robot, a quiet ice maker, an ultrasonic knife, and a musical lollipop.
The Verge
Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot is generating nonconsensual, sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors, raising serious legal and ethical concerns.
The Verge
Universal Music signs a new AI deal with Nvidia
Universal Music Group is partnering with Nvidia to integrate Nvidia's Music Flamingo AI model into UMG's extensive music catalog.
TechCrunch
Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip
Intel announced plans to enter the handheld gaming market with a new platform and dedicated chip based on its Panther Lake processors.
The Verge
AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets
AI is increasingly manifesting in physical companion robots and pets at CES 2026, signaling a shift beyond screen-based applications.
TechCrunch
Nvidia to accelerate Siemens chip-design tools using its GPUs
Nvidia will accelerate Siemens' chip-design software with its GPUs to speed up the computationally intensive chip development process.
Yahoo News
That Video of Happy Crying Venezuelans After Maduro’s Kidnapping? It’s AI Slop
A viral video purportedly showing Venezuelans celebrating President Maduro's kidnapping is actually AI-generated misinformation designed to support US intervention.
TechCrunch
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia
CFS installed the first magnet for its Sparc fusion reactor and is partnering with Nvidia and Siemens to create a digital twin.
404 Media
HarperCollins Will Use AI to Translate Harlequin Romance Novels
HarperCollins France is adopting AI translation via Fluent Planet to translate Harlequin romance novels, potentially replacing human contract translators.
The Verge
Vibe Bot is an AI agent that sits on your desk
Vibe Bot is a new physical AI device from Vibe designed for desks, functioning as a voice assistant, smart webcam, and AI note-taker.
The Verge
Razer is making an AI anime waifu hologram for your desk
Razer unveiled Project Ava, a small, desk-friendly holographic AI assistant featuring anime waifu avatars like Kira, powered by the Grok LLM.
The Verge
Razer’s AI wearable is a headset with built-in cameras
Razer unveiled Project Motoko, a concept AI wearable resembling headphones with integrated dual cameras and microphone arrays.
The Verge
Razer is making computers for AI developers now
Razer is entering the AI hardware market by launching the Forge AI workstation and relabeling existing products for developers.
The Verge
Reolink made a local AI hub for its security cameras
Reolink announced the AI Box, a local processing hub using a Qualcomm chip to enable subscription-free AI features for its security cameras.
The Verge
Razer thinks you’d rather have AI headphones instead of glasses
Razer introduced Project Motoko, concept AI headphones featuring cameras and microphones, arguing they are superior to smart glasses for on-the-go AI.
MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
AI-generated sensors open new paths for early cancer detection
Researchers used AI to design highly specific peptide sensors for ultra-sensitive, early cancer detection via simple urine tests.
PC Gamer
Dell's CES 2026 chat was the most pleasingly un-AI briefing I've had in maybe 5 years
Dell's CES 2026 briefing refreshingly avoided heavy AI marketing, acknowledging consumers aren't prioritizing AI features in purchases.
The Verge
This desktop charger turns your iPhone into a robotic AI assistant
The Loona DeskMate is a desktop charging hub that uses an attached iPhone to power a robotic AI assistant experience.
Foreign Affairs
The Fog of AI: What the Technology Means for Deterrence and War
Advanced AI promises better intelligence for deterrence but also introduces vulnerabilities through data poisoning and influence operations that can undermine national resolve.
TechCrunch
AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES
AMD announced the Ryzen AI 400 Series and the gaming-focused Ryzen 7 9850X3D processors at CES 2026.
techputs
Nvidia Launches Alpamayo AI for Human-Like Autonomous Driving
Nvidia unveiled Alpamayo, an open AI system featuring a 10-billion-parameter model designed to give autonomous vehicles human-like reasoning for complex decision-making.
TechCrunch
Microsoft’s Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as ‘slop’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella advocates viewing AI as a cognitive amplifier tool, not a substitute for human potential or mere 'slop'.
TechCrunch
Nvidia wants to be the Android of generalist robotics
Nvidia launched a full-stack robotics platform, including models and hardware, aiming to become the default ecosystem for generalist robotics.
CNN
Nvidia just laid out what’s next for the tech that made it the world’s most valuable company
Nvidia unveiled its new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, set for a 2026 release, focusing on advanced storage for complex AI agents.
The Verge
Nvidia launches Vera Rubin AI computing platform at CES 2026
Nvidia unveiled its new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, featuring six integrated chips, at CES 2026.
TechCrunch
Nvidia launches powerful new Rubin chip architecture
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new, state-of-the-art Rubin computing architecture, which is now in full production.
TechCrunch
Nvidia launches Alpamayo, open AI models that allow autonomous vehicles to ‘think like a human’
Nvidia introduced Alpamayo, open-source AI models enabling autonomous vehicles to reason through complex driving scenarios like a human.
The Verge
That viral Reddit post about food delivery apps was an AI scam
A viral Reddit post alleging severe exploitation by a food delivery app is highly suspected to be AI-generated, despite initial belief.
The Verge
The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access
Amazon's Alexa Plus web interface is now available to everyone via an early access program at Alexa.com.
Fortune
Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago | Fortune
Bbc
Robot dog: Galgotias University faces backlash for claiming Chinese product as own at India AI summit
Discrepancy Report
Lawyer says Google shut down his Gmail, Voice and Photos after NotebookLM upload
CNBC
Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here's what each side wants
The Verge
Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app
Gemini
A new way to express yourself: Gemini can now create music
The Verge
Perplexity joins anti-ad camp as AI companies battle over trust and revenue
The Mirror US
AI is 'decimating families' as people unaware just how 'seductive' it is, expert warns
The Times of India
Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis just tells everyone why Gemini and ChatGPT winning International Maths Olympiad is not big, as they can still ...
Nikkei Asia
Sony Group tech can identify original music in AI-generated songs
