As nations build ‘sovereign AI,’ open-source models and cloud computing can help, experts say

Digital illustration of a glowing world map with “AI” text across multiple continents, representing the global presence and integration of artificial intelligence. Fotograzia | Moment | Getty Images As artificial intelligence becomes more democratized, it is important for emerging economies to build their own “sovereign AI,” panelists told CNBC’s East Tech West conference in Bangkok,…

Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal, Bloomberg News reports

An Apple logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market values in the background. SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Apple is weighing using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, instead of its own in-house models, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Shares of the iPhone maker, which had traded down earlier in the session, closed…

Meta shares hit all-time high as Mark Zuckerberg goes on AI hiring blitz

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta shares hit a record high on Monday, underscoring investor interest in the company’s new AI superintelligence group. The company’s shares reached $747.90 during midday trading, topping Meta’s previous stock…

I studied 400 highly successful leaders—5 skills you need to sharpen in the age of AI: Stanford expert

The rapid advancement of AI is reshaping industries, redefining job roles, and making adaptability more critical than ever. The question isn’t whether it will impact your career, but how you can prepare yourself to thrive in this evolving landscape. As a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and the author of “The Systems Leader,”…

Tesla robotaxis face scrutiny after erratic driving caught on camera during Austin pilot

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after incidents involving the electric car maker’s robotaxis were caught on camera this weekend during a pilot in Austin, Texas. NHTSA, which operates under the Department of Transportation and regulates automobile safety, said it contacted Tesla after videos surfaced showing instances of the company’s self-driving taxi…

Anthropic wins key AI copyright case, but remains on the hook for using pirated books

Anthropic has won a major legal victory in a case over whether the artificial intelligence company was justified in hoovering up millions of copyrighted books to train its chatbot.  In a ruling that could set an important precedent for similar disputes, Judge William Alsup of the United States District Court for the Northern District of…

Meta introduces Oakley AI smart glasses that start at $399

Meta is expanding its line of AI-powered eyewear through a new partnership with sportswear brand Oakley. The new smart glasses introduced Friday, called Oakley Meta HSTN, were built for performance wear and are intended for “athletes and fans alike” according to a Meta statement. The full lineup will arrive this summer, Meta says, with glasses starting…

‘ChatGPT Boosts My Productivity’: Infosys Co-founder Sees AI As An Assistant, Not A Threat

Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 07:03 IST Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy believes AI will drive growth in India’s IT sector. AI Will Drive IT Growth, Says Infosys Founder NR Narayana Murthy (File Photo) Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has expressed strong confidence in artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that it will drive the growth of the…

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