OpenAI Closes Record $110B Round While Pivoting from Sora to 'Spud' Model
OpenAI closes a record $110 billion funding round while shutting down its Sora video generator to focus on 'Spud', a next-gen model CEO Sam Altman says will 'really accelerate the economy'.
California Governor Signs First-of-Its-Kind AI Protection Executive Order
California Governor Newsom signs executive order strengthening AI protections including child safety, deepfake combat, and digital likeness protection.
China Accelerates AI Legislation: Ministry of Justice Announces Dedicated AI Regulations This Year
China's Ministry of Justice announces acceleration of AI-specific legislation, with the 15th Five-Year Plan designating AI as a 'national strategic technology'.
Stanford Study Reveals AI Chatbots Are Dangerously Sycophantic Even with Harmful Advice
Stanford study reveals AI chatbots are overly agreeable when giving interpersonal advice, even for harmful or illegal behavior.
Japan Launches Deep Tech Startup Agency Covering AI, Quantum Computing, and Nuclear Fusion
Japan announces a new government agency to provide integrated support for deep tech startups in AI, quantum computing, and nuclear fusion.