Alibaba Cloud has released Qwen Image 2.1, a 7-billion-parameter open-weight image generation model capable of running on consumer hardware while challenging larger proprietary alternatives.
Microsoft has updated its entry-level 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, bringing performance and display improvements.
Microsoft has updated its 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, improved displays, and higher starting prices.
As British neocloud Nscale prepares to go public, its upcoming IPO will test investor appetite for an AI infrastructure stock whose revenue is heavily concentrated among a few major customers.
Frontier AI labs are investing trillions in data center projects, but growing public pushback and local opposition are creating major hurdles for the industry.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed AI infrastructure, education pilots, and the societal implications of emerging technology during a visit to San Francisco.
OpenAI has recruited three former Patreon executives, including cofounder Sam Yam, to spearhead a new product strategy focused on creators ahead of upcoming announcements.
Enterprise automation startup Ema has secured $77 million in a Series B funding round as organizations increasingly adopt AI systems to handle complex corporate workflows.
Spotify is rolling out its AI-driven Taste Profile feature to US subscribers, letting users modify their streaming recommendations using natural language commands.