Google today introduced “AI co-scientist,” an innovative AI system built on Gemini 2.0 that helps researchers generate hypotheses and develop research plans. Why it matters The tool could significantly speed up scientific discoveries by streamlining literature reviews and suggesting experimental approaches. How it works The AI co-scientist accepts natural language inputs from researchers, then: Between … Read more
Why it matters: Meta signals its ambitious open-source AI strategy with a dedicated developer conference, potentially challenging closed AI ecosystems as Zuckerberg aims to make Llama “the most advanced and widely used AI models” in 2025. The big picture Meta announces today its first-ever AI-focused developer conference, LlamaCon, scheduled for April 29, 2025. What to … Read more
Why it matters: Generative AI is fundamentally transforming how we find information online, potentially upending the advertising-based internet economy while creating new ways to access knowledge. The big picture MIT Technology Review announces today a roundtable discussion on “Generative AI Search and the Changing Internet,” featuring Editor-in-Chief Mat Honan and Executive Editor Niall Firth. Key … Read more
Why it matters: The “AI, Science and Society” conference brings together global experts to shape AI’s future ahead of the larger AI Action Summit, addressing critical challenges at the intersection of technology and humanity. The big picture École Polytechnique announces today an international scientific conference titled “AI, Science and Society” taking place February 6-7 in … Read more
Why it matters: Quantinuum’s new Generative Quantum AI framework creates high-quality training data using quantum computers, solving the data scarcity problem while using 30,000 times less energy than classical methods. The big picture Quantinuum unveils its groundbreaking Generative Quantum AI (Gen QAI) framework today, marking a significant milestone in the convergence of quantum computing and … Read more
Why it matters: Google steps up the AI video race with Veo 2, an enhanced version of its AI video generation model that surpasses competitors with higher resolution capabilities. The big picture: First previewed at Google I/O 2024, Veo now reaches new heights with improved physics understanding and more realistic human movement simulation. By the … Read more
Why it matters: Project Mariner represents Google’s ambitious step into autonomous web browsing, potentially transforming how users interact with websites and complete online tasks. The big picture: This experimental Chrome extension from Google DeepMind can navigate websites, click buttons, and fill forms independently – functioning as an AI assistant that takes action rather than just … Read more
Why it matters: Apple rolls out significant AI enhancements across its ecosystem, marking its most ambitious push into artificial intelligence while maintaining its privacy-first approach. The big picture: After initially launching with iOS 18.1 in October, Apple now delivers a comprehensive update that includes ChatGPT integration and creative tools, positioning itself as a serious competitor … Read more
Why it matters: Google’s latest AI model represents a strategic pivot toward autonomous AI agents, potentially reshaping how users interact with technology across Google’s ecosystem. The big picture: Gemini 2.0 integrates advanced multimodal capabilities and native tool usage, positioning Google to compete directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. By the numbers: Key features include: … Read more
Why it matters: After months of anticipation following its February preview, OpenAI’s text-to-video AI tool Sora is now officially available, marking a significant advancement in AI-generated content creation. The big picture: Sora enters a competitive landscape alongside Google’s Veo 2 and Amazon’s upcoming Nova Reel, as tech giants race to dominate the emerging AI video … Read more