Yann LeCun is targeting a €500 million raise for his new startup, Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs (AMI Labs), which could value it at $3.5 billion pre-launch. The company, based in Paris, aims to build “world models” that understand physics, not just predict text. Alexandre LeBrun, founder of Nab
Protecting dual-use satellites is about more than just anti-jamming tech. According to a new op-ed, the weakest link is the fragmented, often insecure logistics chain from factory to launchpad. Building a true “chain of trust” is the unseen but critical challenge.
A London Business School professor warns that AI could trigger mass layoffs across industries much faster than new jobs emerge, a mismatch that has historically led to social unrest. Business leaders are deeply divided on whether the technology will be a net destroyer or creator of employment.
The Trump administration is overhauling the H-1B visa system with a proposed wage-based lottery and a new $100,000 fee for overseas hires. The changes favor large tech companies that can pay top dollar, while early-stage startups and new graduates face much longer odds. Immigration lawyers say the l
Sam Altman used OpenAI’s new GPT-Image-1.5 model to generate a shirtless firefighter calendar image of himself. The post, viewed millions of times, highlights a rushed effort to compete with Google’s Nano Banana.
Kyocera has demonstrated a new underwater optical communication system that achieved a blistering 5.2 gigabits per second in lab tests. The goal is to let inspection drones wirelessly dump huge data loads at underwater stations. But the real-world range is currently measured in centimeters, not kilo
Siemens has unveiled PAVE360 Automotive, a new off-the-shelf digital twin software designed to tackle the growing complexity of car software and hardware. The platform aims to accelerate development for systems like ADAS and infotainment by providing a ready-to-use virtual testing environment, poten
OpenAI is officially launching its ChatGPT App Directory and opening its Apps SDK to developers in preview. This move aims to transform ChatGPT from a chatbot into a full-fledged application platform. The success of this ambitious pivot is far from guaranteed.
The race in insurance tech isn’t about flashy features anymore. It’s about boring, bulletproof infrastructure that can execute a full, multi-region failover every quarter without clients even noticing. That’s the new table stakes.
OpenAI has officially launched its app store for ChatGPT. The new App Directory and SDK mark a significant platform shift, while existing “connectors” are being renamed as apps.
