World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch.
According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Specifically, ChatGPT’s usage has doubled since 2023, with 44 percent of […]
Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows.
As Anthropic reportedly targets a $1 trillion IPO, it is facing intense public scrutiny over safety concerns of Claude Fable 5.
Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company’s new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions.
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Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to “bring computing into the world” and “make it more human.” He positioned them as a device to help people […]
A new Kapwing report found that 59% of videos shown to new TikTok accounts are AI slop, roughly three times the rate found on YouTube.
“People just really want to take back control of their time, their lives, their attention… They’re down for whatever helps them do that.”
Organizations that embrace adaptive risk management, quantum preparedness, AI governance, and resilience-by-design will be able to succeed in the Acceleration Era.