Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing permits for large-scale data centers to evaluate their impact on New York’s resources. The move aims to establish new regulatory frameworks while addressing rising utility costs.

Plaud is expanding its meeting intelligence platform by integrating with ChatGPT, allowing users to access and analyze their recorded audio history.

The AI industry is pivoting from raw intelligence to operational affordability as leading labs compete for enterprise market share through lower token pricing.

As AI displays human-like fluency, researchers warn that society lacks the evidence-based methods required to distinguish between true experience and advanced pattern recognition.

The Funguy project uses an AI-driven system and laser-based containment to control fungal growth for bio-art. This approach allows users to direct biological patterns using consumer-grade hardware.

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix saw its American Depositary Receipts close at $168.01 on its first day of trading, marking the largest foreign IPO in U.S. history.

OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.6 model suite and ChatGPT Work, a new agent designed to manage multi-step professional projects and integrate with business apps.

The Federal Reserve has appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to a task force evaluating how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, affect the economy.

Meta has announced plans for a 2.9 million square foot data center in Sturgeon County, marking the company’s first such investment in Canada. The project aims to support global artificial intelligence operations and will include significant infrastructure funding.

Google has updated its privacy policies to automatically collect images, files, and audio for AI training. Users can manage or disable this via their account.

The AI-generated character Tilly Norwood is set to headline the feature-length film 'Misaligned,' intensifying ongoing friction between Particle 6 and labor unions.

AMD has entered the compact developer hardware market with the Ryzen AI Halo, a $3,999 mini PC designed for local model development with pre-configured software.

Researchers have developed AI-driven surgical navigation tools to assist clinicians in identifying critical pelvic anatomy, including nerves and vessels. These systems aim to aid surgeons in navigating the complex pelvic environment and improving the recognition of key structures.

A decline in the Silicon Data LLM Token Expenditure Index has fueled market skepticism regarding the sustainability of the current AI infrastructure boom.

The proposal aims to align private AI development with public interests through an entity modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund. OpenAI executives are engaging with administration officials regarding this potential legislative initiative.

Following a weeks-long standoff with the Trump administration, Anthropic is permitted to export its advanced AI systems under new security agreements.

Gemini Spark for macOS is in beta testing, offering capabilities to manage local files and integrate with various first-party and third-party services.

Google is evolving Gemini Spark from a conversational chatbot into a multi-platform agent by adding third-party integrations and a remote macOS control system.

Virginia Tech researchers have developed RNAbpFlow, a tool that uses flow matching to map 3D RNA structures to aid in identifying potential drug targets. The system is particularly effective for analyzing RNAs that lack known relatives, offering an alternative to models dependent on evolutionary data.

China's industrial sector reports a persistent but uneven profit recovery driven by strong performance in electronics, despite ongoing domestic and global pressures.