US Commerce Department Bans China Based AI DeepSeek on Government Devices

The U.S. Commerce Department has prohibited the use of Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek on government devices, Reuters reports, citing a message sent to staffers and two individuals familiar with the matter. "To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese based AI
US Commerce Department Bans China Based AI DeepSeek on Government Devices

Tencent Steps Up AI Game with Open-Source 3D Generation Tools

Tencent has unveiled a collection of new artificial intelligence tools, designed to convert text and images into 3D visuals, as reported by Reuters. This latest move highlights China's growing momentum in the field of generative AI The Chinese tech giant announced in a statement, that it released five

Nvidia CEO to Unveil Rubin AI Chip Details Amidst Blackwell Delay

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to reveal details about the company's newest artificial intelligence chip, named Rubin, at its annual software developer conference on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters. Nvidia's stock has more than quadrupled in value over the past three years, fueled by the

Google Eyes Cybersecurity Startup Wiz in Potential $30 Billion Deal

Google parent Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $30 billion. Sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that a deal, which would be Google's largest acquisition to date, could materialize soon, pending the resolution of last-minute complications that previously

Adobe Exec Predicts Commoditization of AI Models, Urges Focus on Application Layer

As AI continues to rapidly evolve, the underlying large language models (LLMs) powering many of today's applications are headed for commoditization, putting pressure on model companies to move up the stack and capture value in higher-level applications and tools, according to Scott Belsky, Chief Strategy Officer at Adobe.
Adobe Exec Predicts Commoditization of AI Models, Urges Focus on Application Layer

Huawei-DeepSeek Alliance May Become Threat to Nvidia, Expert Warns

While Nvidia continues to dominate the artificial intelligence chip market, a potential alliance between Chinese tech giant Huawei and AI firm DeepSeek is posing a credible long-term challenge to its dominance, according to Gregory Allen, Director of the Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS. This potential competition could significantly alter the
Huawei-DeepSeek Alliance May Become Threat to Nvidia, Expert Warns

Benioff: "Digital Labor" is the Future of Salesforce

The traditional vision of a company powered solely by human employees is rapidly becoming outdated, according to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Speaking alongside investor Ray Dalio in a recent interview, Benioff predicted that today's CEOs will be the last to manage workforces exclusively composed of people, ushering in
Benioff: "Digital Labor" is the Future of Salesforce

Etsy and eBay Turn to Social Media Tactics, AI to Revive Growth Amid Weak Demand

Faced with slowing growth and increasing competition, online marketplaces Etsy and eBay are taking a page from the social media playbook. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, both companies are investing heavily in AI-powered personalization to create "feed-like" shopping experiences, mimicking the successful strategies of platforms like
Etsy and eBay Turn to Social Media Tactics, AI to Revive Growth Amid Weak Demand

Intel Shares Soar on Appointment of Chip Veteran Lip-Bu Tan as CEO, But Challenges Remain

Intel shares surged nearly 15% on Thursday, closing up 14%, as investors welcomed the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as the company's new CEO. Tan, a former Intel board member and long-time chip industry executive, replaces interim co-CEOs who took over after the ouster of Pat Gelsinger in December.
Intel Shares Soar on Appointment of Chip Veteran Lip-Bu Tan as CEO, But Challenges Remain

SoftBank and OpenAI to Transform Former Sharp LCD Plant into Major AI Agent Hub in Japan

SoftBank Corp. is set to acquire a defunct Sharp LCD panel plant in Sakai, Osaka, for approximately 100 billion yen ($676 million) to establish a cutting-edge data center focused on developing and deploying AI agents, Nikkei Asia reported. The move, part of a broader collaboration with U.S.-based OpenAI,
SoftBank and OpenAI to Transform Former Sharp LCD Plant into Major AI Agent Hub in Japan