Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren have called on the Energy Information Administration to increase its oversight by collecting detailed data on how power is consumed by data centers and the implications this has on the electrical grid's stability.
OpenAI has stopped development on ChatGPT’s erotic mode, marking the latest in a series of experimental features the company has discontinued recently.
From combating doomscrolling to advancing humanoid robot training, these 16 startups emerged as the most compelling from a crowded YC W26 cohort.
Wikipedia is updating its guidelines to address the challenges posed by content created using AI tools. The platform aims to maintain the quality and reliability of its articles by restricting AI-generated writing, adapting its policies as needed to manage this evolving issue.
Meta is incorporating generative AI to offer users detailed product and brand insights while they shop on its platforms, Instagram and Facebook, aiming to simplify and enrich the purchasing process.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared a memo highlighting the company's longstanding commitment to supporting small businesses. He emphasized that millions of entrepreneurs already leverage Meta's platforms to expand their reach and interact with customers. Moving forward, Meta aims to enhance its support for entrepreneurship while advancing the adoption of artificial intelligence within these business communities.
Granola's valuation surged from $250 million to $1.5 billion following its latest funding round. The company has enhanced its AI agent capabilities in response to user feedback, transitioning from a simple meeting notetaker to a comprehensive enterprise AI application.
Top-tier investors including Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, and Elad Gil are heavily backing Harvey, a leading AI legal technology startup, signaling strong confidence in its potential.
Anthropic reports that AI has not yet led to job losses, but early data indicates a growing gap between experienced AI users and others. This trend highlights concerns about increased workforce inequality and the potential for future job displacement as power users gain significant advantages.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is stepping down as the board chair of fusion startup Helion. This move coincides with ongoing discussions between the two firms, where Helion may supply 12.5% of its fusion-generated power to OpenAI.
