Artificial Intelligence
AI and machine learning
Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta Connect 2026 focusing on VR and AI
Meta's CEO confirmed that their annual September event will showcase advances in hardware, AI, and immersive experiences, with demos and special guests.
Altman Revealed Discomfort in 2017 Meeting with Musk
Sam Altman testified that in 2017 he felt extremely uncomfortable with Elon Musk's push for full control over a for-profit subsidiary of OpenAI.
Google and SpaceX plan to bring data centers to space for AI development
The two companies are negotiating to launch servers into orbit, aiming to boost AI progress and cut energy costs, with deployment expected in 2027.
Apple explores LLMs for spatial understanding and sign language annotation
Apple keeps advancing its AI research in spatial reasoning and sign language, despite rumors about the Vision Pro's future and setbacks.
Researchers develop hybrid brain chip with 70,000 live neurons
A team from Princeton created a platform combining living neurons with flexible electronic components, opening new horizons in AI and medicine.
Akamai signs $1.8 billion deal with Anthropic for AI cloud services
Akamai announced a $1.8 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic, aiming to boost AI infrastructure in the cloud and expand capabilities.
Stanford merges two major AI programs to boost research efforts
Stanford University recently announced the merging of two of its leading AI initiatives, aiming to accelerate advancements in the field.
Figure showcases Helix-02 robots autonomously tidying a bedroom
The company Figure demonstrated how two Helix-02 humanoid robots coordinate tasks using only visual and reactive communication, without digital messaging.
Elon Musk to Invest $55 Billion in AI Chips and Space Data Centers
Musk announced Terafab, a Texas plant aiming to produce a terawatt of computing power annually for AI, robotics, and space data centers.
Ethics and regulation shape AI goals in 2026
By 2026, international frameworks from the EU and UNESCO aim to ensure responsible, fair, and human-centered AI development.
Pit, the Swedish AI startup from Voi founders, gains attention in Stockholm
Swedish startup Pit, led by ex-cofounders of Voi, aims to revolutionize enterprise automation with tailored AI solutions.
Kodiak AI raises $100M in Series E at lower valuation, shares tumble 37%
The autonomous trucking startup Kodiak AI announced a new funding round of 100 million dollars, but at a significantly lower valuation, causing its stock to drop.