Google’s Gemini hits one billion monthly users as AI war heats up
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Letting an AI agent hit 'like' scared me more than letting it post
I let an AI agent run the social media for my own product. The first thing I handed over was "post from our own account." Honestly, that part isn't that scary.
Artificial intelligence and digital tools: Over 1,000 SMEs across nine cities will receive training
ISLAMABAD: More than 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across nine cities will receive training in artificial intelligence and digital tools under a new programme launched by the…
[Interview] Paul Lee, CEO of InnoCaption | Accessibility Must Become Part of AI Infrastructure
As governments and technology companies invest heavily in semiconductors, cloud computing and data centers, accessibility is still often treated as a secondary feature rather than part of the…
- Paul Lee, CEO of InnoCaption, stresses integrating accessibility into digital infrastructure.
- InnoCaption reached 30 million captioned calls, enhancing accessibility for hearing loss users.
- Accessibility is crucial for inclusive AI economy, empowering independent lives.
NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
- NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is a family of efficient, multimodal AI models.
- Optimized for agentic tasks like reasoning and multimodal generation.
- Open-source models with training data available on Hugging Face.
RTX PRO workstations
- RTX PRO platform enables powerful workloads for diverse applications
- NVIDIA Agent Toolkit and OpenShell empower autonomous agents
- RTX PRO ecosystem includes NemoClaw for security and privacy
IBM inks $240M infrastructure deal with AI-optimized cloud operator Together AI
IBM Corp. will provide infrastructure to artificial intelligence startup Together AI Inc. as part of a $240 million deal announced today. The partnership comes a few weeks after the latter company raised $800 million in funding.
China forces breakup of Meta-Manus deal as AI firm goes solo
BEIJING: AI startup Manus said Tuesday it would resume “operating as an independent company,” months after Beijing blocked Meta’s multi-billion-dollar acquisition of the Chinese-developed, Singapore-based company.
Indian expat in Dubai dies at Hyderabad airport on the way home to Kerala for Onam
Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian expat's journey home for Onam celebration with family ended in heartbreak after he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at Hyderabad airport, just hours before he was due to…
RNA-seq meta-analysis and machine learning identify stress-responsive genes and improve genomic prediction in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with cross-species application in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is exposed to a broad spectrum of abiotic and biotic stresses that impose severe constraints on productivity, yet the molecular basis of stress tolerance remains…
Resting-state and task-evoked phase-amplitude coupling between cardiac and neural rhythms is sensitive to anxiety severity
Background. High-frequency heart-rate variability (HF-HRV) is a downstream marker of cortico-autonomic regulation linked to executive function.
Data-driven inference of local behavioural rules predicts emergent properties of Phytophthora zoospore dispersal
Motile microorganisms explore complex environments in search of nutrients, hosts and favourable ecological niches. Plant-pathogenic oomycetes, for instance, undergo such an exploratory phase through…
Human brain-wide activation of sleep rhythms
During sleep, our brain undergoes highly synchronized activity, orchestrated by distinct neural rhythms. Little is known about the associated brain activation during these sleep rhythms, and even less…
SpaceX could make $500 billion in 2028, Elon Musk says
SpaceX started out as a launch company, but it has been transitioning into an artificial intelligence outfit —one that's poised to make huge profits in the coming years, Elon Musk says.
Mistral AI Regional Endpoints Bring EU and US Inference Controls to Enterprise Deployments
Mistral AI has introduced regional inference endpoints for Europe and the United States, giving API customers a documented way to select where model inference is processed.
- Mistral AI introduces regional inference endpoints in Europe and US for enterprise deployments.
- Two dedicated API base URLs provided: api.eu.mistral.ai for Europe, api.us.mistral.ai for US.
- Regional processing applies to data involved in model execution, excluding control plane elements.
Compression Is Prediction — and It Explains Why LLMs Actually Work
Here's something that blew my mind recently: compression and language modeling are, at their core, trying to solve the exact same problem.
- LLMs function as advanced compression algorithms predicting next data in sequence
- Training minimizes cross-entropy loss, reducing bits to encode training data
- Improved compression methods enhance LLM performance and expand capabilities
AI-assisted grant proposals may win more often—while narrowing research ideas
A new study from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management found that research proposals showing stronger signs of AI-assisted writing were four percentage points more likely to receive funding from…
Rivers are moving sediment in intense bursts, a worrisome new pattern uncovered by AI
After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers.
Google’s Gemini AI app passes 1 billion monthly active users
Google LLC’s Gemini artificial intelligence app has passed 1 billion monthly active users, making it the 14th product in the company’s history to reach that mark.
Claude's watermarking poses the question: Are you willing to proudly own that you write with AI?
The rise of AI watermarking makes me wonder: aside from students and creative writers, how much do people care if their AI use is outed?
The rise of AI in the classroom: Balancing technological innovation with critical thinking
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize education. From personalized learning and instant grading to AI tutors and essay-writing algorithms, technology has the power to fundamentally change…
India's IT sector downsizes amid AI disruption
Several large employers have slashed headcount by as much as 6% in 2026.
ACL injuries may get an early-warning system through AI and wearable sensors
As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment.
Another OpenAI Exec Quits in Leadership Shake-Up as AI Giant Eyes IPO
The former operating chief is starting a new venture following several departures across the ChatGPT developer’s leadership and safety teams.
Spotify to launch badge identifying AI music
The move comes amid growing concern across the music industry over AI-generated content overwhelming streaming catalogues.
Dude Asks AI Agent to Book Gym Spot, Accidentally Launches Autonomous Cyberattack
Now imagine what an actual hacker could do. The post Dude Asks AI Agent to Book Gym Spot, Accidentally Launches Autonomous Cyberattack appeared first on Futurism .
Sorting potatoes with AI
Karevo's AI-powered optical recognition system can sort up to 10 tons of potatoes per hour with 95% accuracy. The founder's journey took him from a potato farm to the Technical University of Munich…
The Chinese AI Model Rattling Silicon Valley and Washington
A new Chinese AI model is sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley and Washington. Today on Big Take Asia: What Moonshot’s controversial Kimi K3 means for the future of the global AI race.
Quote of the day by musician Nick Cave on AI-generated lyrics: 'A grotesque mockery of what it is to be human' — dismissing the use of AI in the creative process
Nick Cave joins a chorus of artists dismissing the value of using AI in the process of creating art, whether in music or cinema
A new tool transforms generic AI writing into natural, human prose, and it’s only $79 for life
UmanWrite is an AI tool that revises AI writing to be more human, and it's only $79
Commentary: AI will affect your social life, even if you've never used it
AI has become a kind of social sealant, filling the gaps in young people’s relationships, says Alice Lassman for the New York Times.
Your AI agent remembers everything. Here’s what happens when its owner changes.
Manus is becoming an independent company again after Chinese regulators ordered Meta to unwind its roughly $2 billion acquisition of The post Your AI agent remembers everything. Here’s what happens when its owner changes. appeared first on The New Stack .
Accelerate cyber defense with OpenAI and AWS: Daybreak Red & Daybreak Blue now available to eligible customers on Amazon Bedrock
Daybreak Red and Daybreak Blue from OpenAI, specialized cyber defense models from OpenAI, are now available on Amazon Bedrock to eligible customers.
The Economist: ‘How to Spot AI Writing’
The Economist (gift link): You can discover AI’s hallmarks by comparing the writing of man and machine. To do this you need a baseline that is distinctive and familiar.
What to Know About Anthropic’s New Claude Watermarking on AI-Generated Text and Files
Watermarks are invisible signatures that prove where a piece of content originated from.
Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
Why software factories are back - and how they work in the age of AI
Imagine submitting your vibe-coded app to a service that validates, tests, and then mass-produces it in a repeatable, automated fashion for delivery to a wide audience.
SpaceXAI's Grok Bot turns agents into persistent digital coworkers that can operate your apps for $120-per-month
SpaceXAI, the division of SpaceX f ormerly known as xAI , is launching an early beta version of Grok Bot , a new agent designed to move AI assistants beyond answering prompts and toward continuously…
After Google, Apple may quietly turn iCloud+ into a tiered AI subscription
iOS 27 confirms that higher iCloud+ storage tiers now unlock expanded access to Apple Intelligence features.
Reed Smith relocates sanctions partner from London to Singapore
Global law firm Reed Smith today announces the relocation of global shipping and sanctions partner Alex Brandt from London to Singapore.
Chile’s copper output to fall 2.6% in 2026, says Cochilco
Chile’s copper production will decline 2.6% this year to 5.27 million metric tons before a recovery in 2027, state copper commission Cochilco said Tuesday.
The Flip-Flop as Traditional Japanese Design: The Surprising Origins of a Beach Classic
The humble flip-flop is a staple of summer, serving as easy, breezy footwear all around the world. Its genesis lies in a surprising collaboration between footwear creators from Japan and the United…
Back-to-school rush drives demand for tailored thobes
Tailoring shops at Souq Al Ali are seeing a noticeable seasonal increase in demand, as many families bring their children to have school thobes tailored ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 academic…
QYH trainees gain hands-on experience at National Museum of Qatar
Participants in Qatar Youth Hostels’ (QYH) Tourist Guide Training Programme are gaining first-hand experience of the country’s cultural and heritage landmarks as they prepare for careers in the touris...
Boeing to divest tech ventures for stake in air taxi startup
Boeing announced an agreement to divest its air taxi and two other technology ventures to Archer Aviation for a stake in the startup.The transaction shifts to Archer Boeing's Wisk autonomous airc...
Embraer raises outlook after record revenue
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said it expects higher profits than previously forecast in 2026 after record second-quarter revenues and an all-time high order backlog.The world's third-l...
Six crew members killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni vessel
dpaSana’aSix crew members have been killed in a Houthi attack on a Yemeni commercial vessel that was hit by three ballistic missiles while sailing through the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait,...
Fitch affirms India rating on growth, flags youth job risks
AgenciesCredit ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday affirmed India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-‘, citing robust growth balanced against still-weak fiscal metrics that it reckons could fa...
Norway’s giant wealth fund faces new risks
AgenciesCould Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world with over $2 trillion in assets, go up in smoke? On Tuesday, its manager said it was a possibility and that c...
Math, logic skills key to preparing Qatar’s digital leaders, says educator
Qatar’s focus on mathematics and logical thinking can help prepare students for scientific and technology-driven careers of the future, educator and parent Fahad Mohammed al-Meer said following the…
Google Gemini Hits 1 Billion Users In Record Time
Gemini has become Google's fastest-growing product ever, reaching 1 billion monthly active users faster than any of the company's 13 other billion-user services.
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Device-bound session credentials thwart an increasingly common form of account takeover.
Report: Non-gaming apps drove mobile spending growth in Q2 as games fell 4.5%
A new report from Sensor Tower shows that non-gaming apps continued to drive global mobile spending growth in Q2 2026 across iOS and Android, while gaming revenue declined 4.5% year over year.
Mumbai Crime: 29-Year-Old Woman Stabbed To Death By Husband During Argument At Malad East Home; Accused Absconding
Mumbai, August 11, 2026: A 29-year-old woman who worked at a pathology laboratory was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband during an argument at their Malad East home early Sunday.
Pro-Palestinian democratic socialist Francesca Hong polling far ahead in Wisconsin governor’s race
Hong’s general-election success may hinge on the broader electorate’s views of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Francesca Hong leads Wisconsin gubernatorial race with 44% support
- Hong faces opposition from Democratic establishment and Jewish groups
- Hong's pro-Palestinian stance raises concerns about general election electability
Yashar to safeguard Law of Return, cut bureaucracy, address needs of olim in next gov't - exclusive
One of Yashar's focuses would be on improving services for elderly olim and ensuring better translation of Hebrew websites into different languages.
- Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party pledges to uphold Law of Return.
- Party aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for new immigrants.
- Yashar to improve burial services for non-Jewish olim.
ECONOMIC SELF-SABOTAGE: Decades in the making, SA’s embassies are in ruin
Some of our prized overseas properties have been closed and the question is: have years of mismanagement, lack of maintenance, and upkeep finally caught up with South Africa (SA) because of departmental neglect?
- Dirco responsible for SA embassies since 1999
- Budget and expertise transferred to Dirco without
- Criticism over inadequate closure information
RAINING TRIES: Clinical All Blacks thrash directionless Sharks in ugly mismatch
The All Blacks produced some vintage class in treacherous conditions to thrash an inexperienced and disjointed Sharks 54-0 (halftime 14-0) at King’s Park in Durban on Tuesday.