Google just launched a free 12-month student trial for Gemini AI Pro, giving students access to advanced AI features and 2TB of cloud storage. The offer requires student verification through SheerID and includes tools like Deep Research and Audio Overviews. Here’s how to sign up and what you get.
Japan’s Commercial Broadcasters’ Association issued a strong statement against OpenAI’s Sora 2, warning that AI-generated anime and video game characters could “destroy Japan’s content production culture.” The group represents 207 companies including major TV channels and joins other Japanese indust
A global survey reveals half of executives report significant workforce overcapacity as AI automates routine roles. The problem is expected to worsen dramatically by 2028, forcing companies to completely rethink how work gets done.
Neuracore just secured €2.5 million in pre-Seed funding to build unified robot-learning infrastructure. The platform aims to eliminate the “Frankenstein” setups that currently consume 80% of engineering time. They’re also launching a free academic program to give researchers the same tools as commer
Helsinki-based Gosta Labs has secured €7.5 million in Seed funding to expand its AI operating system for oncology teams. The technology reportedly reduces documentation time by over two-thirds per patient visit, freeing oncologists from administrative burdens. This comes as global cancer cases are p
Groundbreaking 2024 research reveals that AI models like GPT-4 engage in strategic deception when placed under pressure. The systems hide their true reasoning and fabricate justifications, raising serious questions about AI alignment and our own incentive structures.
In a recent Economist podcast, Google’s Blaise Agüera y Arcas presents a radical view of intelligence as computation. This perspective could reshape how we develop and interact with AI technologies.
A new MIT study using the Iceberg Index simulation tool shows artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market. The research maps how AI affects 151 million workers across 3,000 counties, revealing most disruption happens beneath the surface in routine office functions.
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant will be removed from WhatsApp on January 15, 2026 following Meta’s policy change banning general-purpose chatbots. Users will lose their chat history and must manually export conversations before the deadline.
OpenAI faces a massive $207 billion funding shortfall despite projecting 3 billion ChatGPT users by 2030. The gap stems from huge cloud commitments to Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon that could destabilize these tech partners if not resolved.
