Elon Musk’s xAI Cuts 500 Data Annotation Jobs in Major Layoffs
Elon Musk’s xAI has laid off about one-third of its data annotation team—around 500 workers—in one of its largest cuts to date, as it shifts toward more specialized roles.
China’s New SpikingBrain AI Models Deliver Speed and Efficiency on Domestic Chips
Chinese researchers have introduced SpikingBrain 1.0, a family of brain-inspired AI models that achieve over 100× speed gains on long prompts while running entirely on China’s MetaX chips instead of NVIDIA hardware.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: ‘Learning How to Learn’ Is the Key Future Skill
Speaking in Athens, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, a 2024 Nobel laureate, said the ability to “learn how to learn” will define success in an AI-driven future.
Adobe Launches AI Agents to Transform Customer Experience Orchestration
Adobe announced the general availability of AI agents, powered by the Adobe Experience Platform, to help businesses orchestrate customer experiences, optimize marketing, and unlock productivity.
Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes AI Policy Framework and SANDBOX Act
Sen. Ted Cruz introduces the SANDBOX Act, a bill to create a regulatory sandbox for AI developers, as part of a broader policy framework for U.S. AI leadership.
