Why OpenAI killed Sora
OpenAI abruptly scrapped its highly anticipated video-generation app, Sora, and reversed related plans, citing immense compute costs, intense competition, and investor skepticism. This strategic pivot
Anthropic’s Claude popularity with paying consumers is skyrocketing
Anthropic's Claude is experiencing a significant surge in paid consumer subscriptions, with Indagari's analysis of credit card transactions showing record growth between January and February, particul
Google is making it easier to import another AI’s memory into Gemini
Google Gemini is rolling out new "Import Memory" and "Import Chat History" features, allowing users to seamlessly transfer their preferences and conversation history from other AI platforms. This move
Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update will reportedly allow users to integrate third-party AI chatbots like Google's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude directly with Siri, expanding its capabilities beyond OpenAI'
5+ Things to Know About the Siri Chatbot Coming in iOS 27 - MacRumors
Apple is reportedly set to revolutionize Siri in iOS 27 by opening it up to rival AI assistants, a significant departure from its traditionally closed ecosystem. This move, confirmed by multiple sourc
Meta gets ready to launch two new Ray-Ban AI glasses
Meta is poised to launch two new Ray-Ban AI glasses, the 'Scriber' and 'Blazer,' following FCC filings that suggest significant hardware upgrades and enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities. This move builds on t
A look at the decadelong feud between Sam Altman and Dario Amodei; sources say Amodei likened Altman's legal fight with Musk to Hitler's fight with Stalin (Keach Hagey/Wall Street Journal)
A decade-long rivalry between **Sam Altman** of OpenAI and **Dario Amodei** of Anthropic is shaping the AI landscape, fueled by personal conflicts and power struggles. This feud, detailed by the Wall
With new plugins feature, OpenAI officially takes Codex beyond coding
OpenAI has introduced plugin support for its agentic coding app, Codex, a move seen as a direct response to similar functionalities already offered by competitors like Anthropic's Claude Code and Goog
TikTok’s policy for AI ads isn’t working
TikTok's current policy for AI-generated advertisements is proving ineffective, as even experienced scrutinizers are struggling to identify synthetic content. This raises concerns about the platform's
European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach
The European Commission has confirmed a cyberattack following claims by hackers of a significant data breach from its cloud storage. While the Commission's incident is under investigation, a separate
Toma (YC W24) is hiring a Senior/Staff Eng to build AI automotive coworkers
Toma, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is actively seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to develop AI-powered automotive coworkers. This role focuses on building sophisticated AI agents designed to
OpenAI is narrowing its focus on things that make money
OpenAI is strategically shifting its focus from broad consumer features, including controversial areas like AI erotica, to prioritize revenue-generating business tools. This pivot signifies a maturati
The latest in data centers, AI, and energy
The rapid expansion of massive data centers, crucial for advancing AI, is sparking global conflicts due to their immense energy consumption. This surge is raising concerns over strained power grids, i
David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar
David Sacks, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist and architect of the White House's AI policy, has stepped down as a special government employee, signaling a shift in the administration's di
Chess grandmasters find new ways to win by making less optimal moves after AI pushed classical chess toward perfect play, breathing new life into the game (Kevin Lincoln/Bloomberg)
AI's pursuit of perfect play in chess led to an increase in draws at top tournaments, threatening to make the game predictable. However, grandmasters are now strategically making 'less optimal' moves
Investment in Austin-based startups grew to a record high of $7.19B in 2025, up from $4.37B in 2024 and topping a pandemic peak of $6.1B in 2021 (Mary Ann Azevedo/Crunchbase News)
Austin-based startups shattered investment records in 2025, reaching an unprecedented $7.19 billion, a significant leap from $4.37 billion in 2024 and surpassing the previous pandemic-era peak of $6.1
Info Edge commits Rs 250 Cr for deeptech startup investments
Info Edge joins the growing list of investors who are keen to back deeptech startups in India.
Bellatrix Aerospace Nets $20 Mn To Scale Satellite Propulsion Commercially
Bellatrix Aerospace, a spacetech startup, has successfully secured $20 million in a Pre-Series B funding round, spearheaded by Cactus Partners. This significant capital injection is earmarked for scal
Fintech Startups To Watch: 5 Indian Fintech Startups That Caught Our Eye In March
India's fintech sector is booming, highlighted by over 228 billion UPI transactions in 2025 valued at nearly ₹300 Lakh Cr, signaling massive digital payment adoption. This growth is fueled by signific
How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures
Specially equipped nets can help save some species, while allowing fisherman to still catch others.