Vulnerable kids are nearly three times more likely to use companion AI chatbots for friendship
Vulnerable kids are nearly three times more likely to use companion AI chatbots for friendship A new report from Internet Matters finds that children are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and help with schoolwork, raising concerns about weak safeguards, misinformation, and emotional dependency – especially for vulnerable kids. The article Vulnerable kids are […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI SpaceX, Elon Musk’s aerospace company, is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI. The article Elon Musk’s SpaceX is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More
Malaysia tightens grip on US AI chip shipments
Malaysia tightens grip on US AI chip shipments Malaysia now requires special permits for transporting high-performance US chips – including those just passing through the country for AI applications. The article Malaysia tightens grip on US AI chip shipments appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More
Google’s gemini-embedding-001 text embedding model is now broadly available
Google’s gemini-embedding-001 text embedding model is now broadly available Google’s text embedding model “gemini-embedding-001” is now generally available via the Gemini API and Vertex AI. The article Google’s gemini-embedding-001 text embedding model is now broadly available appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More
Nvidia can resume exports of its H20 AI chip to China after a US policy reversal
Nvidia can resume exports of its H20 AI chip to China after a US policy reversal Nvidia can once again export its H20 AI accelerator chip to China, following months of restrictions. The move marks a sharp reversal in US trade policy. The article Nvidia can resume exports of its H20 AI chip to China […]
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have landed Pentagon contracts worth up to $200 million
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have landed Pentagon contracts worth up to $200 million Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have each secured contracts worth up to $200 million from the US Department of Defense. The goal: bring advanced generative AI models into military and strategic operations. The article Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have landed […]
Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf
Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf Cognition AI, the startup behind the Devin coding assistant, has acquired rival Windsurf. The article Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More
Grok introduces interactive AI avatars for iOS app
Grok introduces interactive AI avatars for iOS app Grok has added two interactive AI avatars to its iOS app: Ani, an anime character, and Rudy, a red panda. The article Grok introduces interactive AI avatars for iOS app appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More
Google makes NotebookLM a content platform with curated public notebooks
Google makes NotebookLM a content platform with curated public notebooks Google is expanding its AI-powered note-taking app, NotebookLM, with a curated collection of public notebooks. The article Google makes NotebookLM a content platform with curated public notebooks appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More
xAI says Grok 4 is no longer searching for Musk’s views before it answers
xAI says Grok 4 is no longer searching for Musk’s views before it answers Grok 4, xAI’s new language model, appears to reference Elon Musk’s opinions when responding to sensitive topics, raising questions about the independence of what’s billed as a “truth-seeking” AI. The article xAI says Grok 4 is no longer searching for Musk’s […]