Tesla’s Cybercab Undergoes Testing at Texas Gigafactory
December 13, 2024 – Tesla has unveiled a groundbreaking Robotaxi called the Cybercab this October, marking the company’s first fully autonomous vehicle. Featuring a unique gull-wing door design and lacking a steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab represents a significant milestone in the evolution of self-driving technology. According to Elon Musk, production of this futuristic…
Harvard and Google Collaborate to Release 1 Million Public Domain Books for AI Training
December 13, 2024 – Harvard University and Google have announced, as reported by TechCrunch on the 12th, the joint release of a dataset containing 1 million public domain books for AI training purposes. The cost of data required for AI training is often prohibitive, typically favoring well-funded technology companies. In response, Harvard University has plans…
World’s First AI Programmer, Devin, Now Fully Available: Develops Independently, Fixes Bugs for $500 a Month
December 12, 2024 – On December 11th, the world’s first “AI Programmer”, Devin, was fully released to the public by its developer, Cognition Labs. This marks less than a year since its initial debut. According to the announcement, individual developers and engineering teams can now gain full access to Devin for a monthly subscription fee…
Google Prepares for New Layoff Wave, Raises Low-Performance Cut-Off to 10%
December 12, 2024 – Rumors are swirling on the anonymous workplace forum Team Blind that Google employees are bracing for a potential new wave of layoffs, slated to commence in January of next year. According to posts on the forum, the tech giant has tightened its criteria for job cuts, targeting employees with lower performance…
Elon Musk Shatters Records, Becomes World’s First $400 Billionaire
December 12, 2024 – Since Donald Trump’s victory in the election last month, the wealth of Elon Musk, now aged 53, has continued to surge. He has become the first person in the world to break through the $400 billion net worth mark, once again setting a new record for wealth. The recent significant increase…
Apple Intelligence Goes Global: Now Available in Six New Countries Including UK and Canada
December 12, 2024 – Apple has announced today that with the official release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Apple Intelligence is now expanding its language support to include localized English for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. This marks the official launch of the feature in…
Apple and Broadcom Collaborate on AI Chip, Targeting 2026 Production
December 12, 2024 – Reports from The Information indicate that Apple is collaborating with Broadcom on the development of its first server chip specifically designed for artificial intelligence. The AI chip, internally codenamed Baltra, is expected to be ready for mass production by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone for Apple’s chip team if…
Google CEO Mocks Microsoft for Relying on Externally Developed AI Models
December 11, 2024 – Following the emergence of ChatGPT in 2022, Microsoft swiftly capitalized on the opportunity by investing billions of dollars into OpenAI. This bold move allowed Microsoft to gain quick access to pre-developed AI models, giving them a significant lead over competitors who were still starting from scratch. Recently, however, Google CEO Sundar…
Amazon Makes Its Move: Officially Enters Online Car Sales Business
December 11, 2024 – Amazon today announced its official entry into the online car sales business, launching Amazon Autos in select regions of the United States. Amazon Autos, an e-commerce initiative, enables customers to search, order, and purchase new cars, trucks, and SUVs from dealerships. The retail giant has kicked off this new venture with…
OpenAI CFO Justifies Thousands-Dollar Monthly Fees for Enterprise AI Subscriptions
December 11, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, Sarah Friar, the Chief Financial Officer of OpenAI, has stated that charging enterprise users thousands of dollars per month for their AI software is justifiable, as it accurately reflects the value the technology brings to businesses. During an interview, Friar commented on a report discussing…