SpaceX has updated its Starlink privacy policy to permit the use of customer data for training artificial intelligence models. The change, made on January 15, comes as the company reportedly explores a merger with Elon Musk’s xAI. Privacy advocates are raising alarms about the scope and potential mi
CZI is laying off staff as it consolidates its science efforts. The organization is now betting that combining AI with biology is the path to curing disease.
Google DeepMind is opening up Project Genie for external testing. The AI model can generate 60-second, 720p interactive worlds from a text or image prompt. Access, however, is limited to US-based subscribers of Google’s $250-per-month AI Ultra plan.
Microsoft is rolling out an optional preview update for Windows 11, KB5074105. It finally fixes a huge pain point with the Smart App Control security feature and bundles several other fixes.
Apple is rolling out a new privacy feature that blurs your precise location before it’s shared with your cellular carrier. The setting aims to limit what carriers—and by extension, law enforcement or hackers—can see. For now, it’s only available on select new devices with specific carriers.
In a notable move, Samsung is pushing a major software update to the 2024 mid-range Galaxy A35. The phone is set to receive One UI 8.5, which is based on the upcoming Android 16 QPR2 release. This brings a complete visual overhaul and a host of new features to the affordable model.
OpenAI’s Sora video app is seeing a sharp drop in downloads and revenue just months after its breakout launch. The slowdown highlights the challenge of turning AI hype into a sustainable product.
According to 9to5Mac, Tim Cook shared a key adoption stat for Apple Intelligence during Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call. He highlighted Visual Intelligence and Live Translation as standout features, though specifics on what counts as “active” use remain vague.
A major study in Sweden found AI-supported breast cancer screening reduced the risk of developing aggressive interval cancers by 12%. The approach uses software to triage scans, allowing radiologists to focus on high-risk cases. Researchers are thrilled but caution that more trials are needed.
Donated red blood cells have a standard shelf life of 42 days, but their quality can degrade much faster. A new dime-sized chip uses acoustic waves to break cells, measuring their health in just two minutes. This could help hospitals use the best blood first.
