Meta in talks to buy Korean AI chip startup founded by Samsung engineer
Seoul-based FuriosaAI was founded in 2017 and is led by June Paik, who previously worked at Samsung Electronics and AMD.
Artificial Intelligence
‘Doomsday Clock’ ticks closer to global catastrophe—And AI is now a primary concern
Artificial intelligence was not listed as a chief concern two years ago, the last time the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the clock closer to global catastrophe.
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.
Why AI has its limits in customer service
With a growing number of Australian companies using AI-based chatbots to perform customer service requests, I’m often asked: “Are humans being replaced by AI when it comes to customer experience?” The simple answer is no. While AI enhances efficiency and helps meet customer needs, it can never replicate the emotional intelligence (EI) that fuels trust, […]
Father horrified by an AI Chatbot that mimicked his murdered daughter
Drew Crecente’s daughter was brutally murdered 18 years ago. Someone made a chatbot on unicorn startup Character AI’s platform using her name and yearbook photo.
OpenAI valued at $157 billion after closing $6.6 billion funding round
The artificial intelligence firm was valued around $80 billion at the start of the year.
The 10 biggest AI trends of 2025 everyone must be ready for today
There is little doubt that artificial intelligence will continue to be the most talked-about technology of 2025. From the boardroom to the classroom and the hospital to the home, it’s only going to become more deeply interwoven into our lives.
Is AI quietly killing itself – and the Internet?
Interest in artificial intelligence continues to surge, as Google searches over the past 12 months are at 92% of their all-time peak, but recent research suggests AI’s success could be its downfall.
The emerging technology you need on your radar: Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle revealed
What stage are the 25 most disruptive technologies at, and when will they become reality? Gartner’s annual Emerging Technology Hype Cycle reveals what is on the frontier, and what has reached the peak of inflated expectations.