Eric Schmidt’s new secret project is an AI video platform called ‘Hooglee’
The billionaire technologist has quietly founded a startup that aims to “bring people closer, simplify communication, and enhance engagement” through artificial intelligence.
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‘Brilliant but dangerous’: Andrew Forrest is supporting US-China think tank discussions on AI security
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest has spent 5 years secretly working to bring together US and Chinese foreign policy experts to find common ground on national security and AI. Here’s what the Brookings Institute consortium has achieved.
Anthropic’s pending $60 billion valuation will make all seven cofounders billionaires
The AI startup behind Claude, the rival product to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is raising $2 billion in fresh funding, sources confirmed to Forbes.
These startups are making sure AI companies pay up for taking content
With publishers scrambling to adjust to a world in which AI scrapes and repurposes their work, a new cohort of companies is emerging to forge licensing deals between content creators and AI companies.
From OpenAI to Canva: The major AI milestones that defined 2024
What a year. If it felt like every time you blinked, there was another AI announcement, you’re not alone. From blockbuster acquisitions and record-breaking investments to tools that reshaped how we work, travel, shop, and even think, 2024 was a whirlwind in the world of artificial intelligence.
What we know about xAI as it bolsters itself for AI race—with $6 billion in new funding
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI disclosed Thursday it raised $6 billion in equity financing—the company’s latest step forward as it raises funding and …
Coders worry the AI from this $2 billion startup could replace their jobs
Backed by $200 million in funding, 28-year-old Scott Wu and his team of competitive coders at Cognition are building an AI tool that can program entirely on its own, like an “army of junior engineers.”
Australia not economically competitive in AI: Stanford research
Our sunburnt nation ranks just 30th out of 36 nations in the economic competition index. Australia is 16th globally in overall AI Vibrancy.
Affinda named fastest growing AI company in Australia, closes further $10m raise
Melbourne brothers Tim and Dr Ben Toner have raised $23 million for Affinda over the last 18 months. The global company uses AI to digitise document-intensive processes.
The sliding scale: Will AI give us super-centenarians?
Ever since the fountain of youth, longevity has been a big quest for humanity. We want to get there, but historically, we just don’t quite know how.