Under 30 Alum’s 3D Model Startup Hits Unicorn Status Amid AI Frenzy

Simon Song, who made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list this year, is founder of Chinese AI startup VAST, which raised $200 million in fresh funding.

Hollywood Studios Are Spending On AI To Control The Future Of Film

Hollywood studios are moving from AI resistance to AI control, as Amazon, Lionsgate, Netflix and SAG-AFTRA reshape the rules of film.

Vertice buys Vendr to build what it calls the largest procurement dataset
Vertice buys Vendr to build what it calls the largest procurement dataset

Vertice has bought Vendr. The London-based AI procurement company announced on Monday that it has acquired the US software-pricing firm, a deal it says creates the world’s largest procurement intelligence dataset by combining the two companies’ data on…

These Crucial AI Unknowns Are Obstructing The Building And Fielding Of AI For Mental Health

AI for mental health is being hampered by underlying AI unknowns that have yet to be figured out. I lay out the unknowns. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company on the AI rally
SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company on the AI rally

SoftBank’s market cap topped Toyota’s on Monday for the first time in 23 years, lifted by its ~$65bn OpenAI stake and a Nikkei breaking 67,000 for the first time. SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor on Monday to become Japan’s most valuable listed com…

Top Nissan Exec Reveals U.S. Production Boost, New Xterra Details

In a wide-ranging interview, the chairman of Nissan Americas reveals details on boosting U.S. production, the new Rogue e-POWER and Xterra return.

Today’s Wordle #1808 Hints And Answer For Monday, June 1

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today’s Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Monday, June 1

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Pips? We’ll walk you through today’s puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.

SpaceX Says It’s Sparking One Of Galaxy’s Most Advanced Civilizations

One of the most fantastical claims SpaceX is making during the countdown to its IPO is that it is helping create one of the most advanced civilizations in the Milky Way.

NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Monday, June 1 (Shall We Gather For Lunch?)

Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Here’s an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today’s answers and Spangram.