May 2025

DeepSeek’s latest AI model, R1 0528, has raised eyebrows for a further regression on free speech and what users can discuss. “A big step backwards for free speech,” is how one prominent AI researcher summed it up AI researcher and popular online commentator ‘xlr8harder’ put the model through its paces, sharing findings that suggests DeepSeek […]

London-based AI lab Odyssey has launched a research preview of a model transforming video into interactive worlds. Initially focusing on world models for film and game production, the Odyssey team has stumbled onto potentially a completely new entertainment medium. The interactive video generated by Odyssey’s AI model responds to inputs in real-time. You can interact

Huawei’s AI capabilities have made a breakthrough in the form of the company’s Supernode 384 architecture, marking an important moment in the global processor wars amid US-China tech tensions. The Chinese tech giant’s latest innovation emerged from last Friday’s Kunpeng Ascend Developer Conference in Shenzhen, where company executives demonstrated how the computing framework challenges Nvidia’s

Salesforce has agreed to acquire data management firm Informatica in a deal valued at around $8 billion. This includes equity value, minus Salesforce’s existing investment in the company. Informatica shareholders will receive $25 in cash per share. The move aims to help Salesforce build a stronger foundation for AI tools that can act on their

Telegram has forged a deal with Elon Musk’s xAI to weave Grok AI into the fabric of the encrypted messaging platform. This isn’t just a friendly collaboration; xAI is putting serious money on the table – a cool $300 million, a mix of hard cash and equity. And for Telegram, they’ll pocket 50% of any

If you’re working in SEO or digital marketing, you’ve probably noticed how Google search results look different. That instant answer that pops up at the top of the page is AI Overview, and it’s changing the game. Instead of having to click through to a bunch of different websites, users can now get direct answers

The UK is deploying AI to keep a watchful eye on Arctic security threats from hostile states amid growing geopolitical tensions. This will be underscored by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his visit to the region, which kicks off today. The deployment is seen as a signal of the UK’s commitment to leveraging technology to

Oracle is planning to spend around $40 billion on Nvidia chips to support a massive new data centre being developed by OpenAI in Texas, according to reporting by the Financial Times. The move marks one of the largest chip purchases to date and signals the growing demand for AI computing power. The site is located

As companies rely more on automated systems, ethics has become a key concern. Algorithms increasingly shape decisions that were previously made by people, and these systems have an impact on jobs, credit, healthcare, and legal outcomes. That power demands responsibility. Without clear rules and ethical standards, automation can reinforce unfairness and cause harm. Ignoring ethics

Nvidia is preparing to go head-to-head with Huawei to maintain its relevance in the booming AI chip market of China. The upcoming AI chip to be created for China represents something of a strategic gamble by Nvidia – can the company’s third attempt at regulatory compliance preserve its foothold against surging domestic competition? Despite mounting