Major tech giants integrate powerful language models directly into operating systems, sparking debates over AI safety and user privacy as these models gain unprecedented access to personal data, while proponents argue it enables risk mitigation strategies.
Databricks launches Unity AI Gateway, a centralized governance platform giving organizations real-time control over AI costs, compliance, and access across agents, models, and tools without vendor lock-in.
Databricks secures $1 billion funding at over $100 billion valuation as AI agents now create 80% of databases compared to just 30% a year ago, with the company reaching $4 billion in annual recurring revenue.
Microsoft provides free AI resources including Microsoft 365 Personal, LinkedIn Learning courses, $1.25 million in educator grants, and expanded access to Microsoft Elevate, empowering students and educators in the field of artificial intelligence.
AI ethicist Nate Soares warns unforeseen chatbot impact on mental health exemplifies threat of superintelligent AI systems behaving unpredictably with catastrophic consequences, calling for global de-escalation and ban on advancements like nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
Major retailers like Tesco, Siemens, and AT&T sue VMware over Broadcom's controversial licensing changes, which they claim breach existing contracts and risk supply chain disruptions, escalating tensions and legal battles.
The latest GPT-5 update introduces a powerful 'Research Goblin' feature that excels at comprehensive online searches, analyzing results, and iteratively refining queries, though its trustworthiness remains uncertain.
Garmin unveils the Fenix 8 Pro, a groundbreaking smartwatch boasting satellite and cellular connectivity, allowing users to send messages and location data via inReach technology; the microLED model retails at $2,000, while the AMOLED variant starts at $1,200.
Scale AI's former CTO Arun Murthy unveils Isotopes AI with $20 million seed funding, debuting AI agent Aidnn that solves data access challenges for business managers by gathering information from diverse sources to provide answers and draft complex planning documents.
President Trump and top tech CEOs join forces, announcing massive US investments to power American supremacy in the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence frontier, hailing pro-business policies as fueling AI innovation and growth.