VMware Reboots Its Partner Program Again
Summary VMware is overhaul its partner program, moving to an invitation-only system that slashes the number of authorised partners. This change affects those not invited to the new VMware Cloud…
Meta Uses Open Source AI To Design Greener Concrete For Its Next Data Center
Summary Meta is making strides in sustainability by partnering with Amrize and the University of Illinois to create an “AI-optimized” concrete mix that aims to reduce carbon emissions by 35%…
Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls
Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls Google has launched a new feature that allows its AI to make phone calls to local businesses in the US. This development enhances…
WeTransfer Backtracks on Terms Suggesting User Files Could Train AI Models After Backlash
Summary WeTransfer has reversed its controversial terms of service following user backlash over language that implied uploaded files could be used to enhance machine learning models. The popular file-sharing service,…
Anthropic Rolls Out Claude AI For Financial Services
Anthropic Rolls Out Claude AI For Financial Services Anthropic has launched a tailored version of Claude AI specifically designed for the financial services sector, aimed at aiding professionals in investment…
Reddit Starts Verifying Ages of Users In the UK
Reddit has begun verifying users’ ages in the UK to restrict minor access to certain mature content, in compliance with the UK’s Online Safety Act. This process, starting from 14…
Chinese Firms Rush For Nvidia Chips As US Prepares To Lift Ban
Summary Chinese companies are scrambling to secure Nvidia’s H20 AI chips as the US is set to lift a ban on sales to mainland China. This move follows the meeting…
Curl Creator Mulls Nixing Bug Bounty Awards To Stop AI Slop
Daniel Stenberg, the creator of the curl utility, is contemplating the discontinuation of its bug bounty programme due to an influx of low-quality AI-generated bug reports. In 2025, AI-assisted submissions…
AI Creeps Into the Risk Register For America’s Biggest Firms
Summary As America’s biggest corporations seek to navigate the complexities of artificial intelligence, a significant shift is underway in how they perceive and report risks associated with this technology. A…
Music Insiders Call for Warning Labels After AI-Generated Band Gets 1 Million Plays On Spotify
Summary In a surprising turn of events, the AI-generated band Velvet Sundown has achieved over 1 million plays on Spotify, raising significant concerns among music industry insiders. The incident has…