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Apple has begun rolling out its next-generation AI-powered Siri through the iOS 27 beta, offering a smarter assistant that can understand context and handle complex requests. However, not all iPhone models that support iOS 27 can access the feature, which is limited to devices that meet Apple Intelligence requirements. Eligible iPhones include the iPhone 11 and newer models, but users must meet specific requirements and join a waitlist to access the new Siri AI experience. The rollout [...]

Microsoft shareholders have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging securities fraud. The lawsuit claims that Microsoft misled investors by overstating its AI strategy and hiding the true health of its cloud business. Shareholders say the company's inflated stock price was based on false information, which was later revealed when earnings showed reality. The lawsuit specifically cites Microsoft's reliance on Copilot rollout, generative AI integrations, and its OpenAI partnership as examples of the company's overhyped AI narrative. [...]

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is positioning itself as a national champion in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. At its annual shareholder meeting, the company announced AI services for phone calls, mobile apps, and connected homes. The services include an AI assistant for phone calls, an AI-powered version of its MyJio app, and a home display that uses AI agents to surface information and recommendations. Reliance aims to develop AI infrastructure and services for consumers, businesses, [...]

Nvidia has unveiled a new generation of AI-powered robots that can train themselves through advanced simulation and machine learning technologies. This breakthrough has the potential to reshape manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other sectors by creating robots that can adapt to new environments with minimal human intervention. Traditionally, robots required extensive programming and manual training, but Nvidia's approach allows robots to learn through self-training in virtual environments. This innovation combines advanced graphics processing units, machine learning frameworks, and [...]

The adoption of artificial intelligence in the US has surged 49% with nearly half of adults using chatbots, a significant increase from 33% two years ago. Despite this, only 16% of Americans believe AI will benefit society, citing concerns over job displacement, privacy risks, and corporate accountability. The Pew Research Center survey reveals a widening gap between AI's integration into daily life and public concerns about its long-term consequences. One in four Americans use chatbot services daily, [...]

Space companies are discussing insurance coverage with brokers and underwriters for orbital AI data centers, a concept supported by SpaceX and Blue Origin. The talks mark an early step toward building a market for space-based data infrastructure to overcome power and capacity constraints facing Earth-based data centers. Securing insurance is essential to attract financing for large-scale deployment. Preliminary discussions have taken place with several brokers, underwriters, and space companies, including Blue Origin and startups. The global space [...]

Claude is an AI chatbot built by Anthropic, designed to help users solve multiple concerns faster and smarter. It can assist with tasks such as asking questions, writing, summarizing documents, coding, and research. Claude focuses on safety, accuracy, and handling long conversations, making it a popular tool among students, professionals, businesses, and content creators. The AI assistant is available via a web interface and mobile apps, and runs on large language models trained on massive amounts of [...]

Microsoft has shifted its focus from Windows and Office to generative AI, despite these products being highly profitable. The company's investment in OpenAI began in 2019, with CEO Satya Nadella indicating a move away from Bill Gates' software factory vision. Microsoft is prioritizing security, quality, and AI transformation, but faces challenges, including Windows 11's slow adoption rate and criticism over Windows 10's end of support. Many users prefer Windows 10 due to Windows 11's hardware requirements and [...]