Product launches, announcements, and corporate moves — 1169 articles
Latent Space · Apr 3
Google DeepMind released Gemma 4, a 31B dense multimodal model that ties performance with much larger competitors (Kimi K2.5, GLM-5) while using far fewer parameters. Native video, image, and audio su
Axios · Apr 3
Chevron and Microsoft are building a dedicated natural gas plant for a Texas data center—a sign that on-site power is rapidly replacing grid connections for AI infrastructure. Roughly 30% of planned d
CNBC Tech · Apr 3
Microsoft pledges $10 billion for Japan AI infrastructure buildout through 2029, partnering with SoftBank—a significant regional investment that sparked a 20% rally in local datacenter operator Sakura
DeepMind · Apr 2
Google DeepMind releases Gemma 4, claiming their most capable open-source models yet, optimized for advanced reasoning and agent workflows. Positions Gemma as a competitive alternative to closed-sourc
Engadget · Apr 2
Google released Gemma 4, a family of four open-weight models (2B to 31B parameters) claiming unprecedented intelligence-per-parameter efficiency. The 31B and 26B variants rank 3rd and 6th on Arena AI'
Mashable · Apr 2
Google released Gemma 4, an open-source LLM licensed under Apache 2.0 that can run on billions of Android devices and consumer GPUs, giving developers complete control over their data and deployment e
Bloomberg Tech · Apr 3
Microsoft pledged $10 billion over four years to expand AI infrastructure and services in Japan, signaling intensified competition for regional cloud dominance as tech giants race to capture demand fo
Engadget · Apr 2
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired Cinemersive Labs, a UK startup that uses AI to convert 2D photos into 3D volumes, integrating the team into its Visual Computing Group to enhance PlayStation ga
TechCrunch · Apr 2
Microsoft unveiled three new foundational models to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, expanding its model portfolio beyond GPT partnerships and signaling a strategic shift toward in-house AI
AI Business · Apr 2
Microsoft released new voice and image generation models as part of a broader shift toward proprietary AI systems beyond large language models, reducing reliance on third-party APIs.
The Register · Apr 2
Microsoft released three proprietary models for speech recognition, synthesis, and image generation in public preview, marking a strategic pivot to develop capabilities independent of its OpenAI partn
Bloomberg Tech · Apr 2
Microsoft pivoted its Copilot strategy from bundled freemium to paid standalone product after Wall Street pressure, signaling a major industry shift in how enterprises will be charged for AI assistant
The Verge AI · Apr 2
Microsoft restructured its AI division under Mustafa Suleyman, who now focuses solely on superintelligence pursuit rather than product operations. The shift, planned for nine months, was officially un
AI Business · Apr 2
Microsoft commits $5.5 billion to AI infrastructure in Singapore, expanding its global sovereign cloud footprint amid intensifying competition for regional AI dominance and local data sovereignty dema
AI Business · Apr 2
CoreWeave, a GPU-as-a-service provider, is shifting focus toward inference workloads. The infrastructure move signals growing demand for inference optimization as enterprises move beyond model trainin
CNBC Tech · Apr 3
Microsoft executives claimed Copilot sales momentum amid investor concerns about ROI on AI spending, though analysts note adoption of the $30/month Microsoft 365 Copilot remains early-stage.
Wired AI · Apr 2
Google is building a data center powered by a natural gas plant that emits millions of tons annually, reflecting the industry's energy trade-offs as AI compute demand skyrockets.
The Verge AI · Apr 2
OpenAI acquired TBPN, a daily livestream talk show that interviews tech and AI executives, with host John Coogan confirming the purchase. The show will continue operating independently and has feature
Wired AI · Apr 2
Cursor rolls out a new AI agent experience to compete more directly with Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's offerings in the AI-assisted coding market.
Google AI · Apr 2
Google Vids now offers free high-quality video generation powered by Lyria 3 (audio/music) and Veo 3.1 (video synthesis), letting users create, edit, and share videos without cost—directly competing w