Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it’s a two-way street.

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ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media

ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.

Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute

Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.

How Project Maven taught the military to love AI
How Project Maven taught the military to love AI

In the first 24 hours of the assault on Iran, the US military struck more than 1,000 targets, nearly double the scale of the “shock and awe” attack on Iraq over two decades ago. This acceleration was made possible by AI systems that speed up the targeting process. Chief among them is the Maven Smart […]

Building Healthcare Infrastructure With AI

AI healthcare uses data, ambient listening, and infrastructure to improve care, reduce workload, ensure privacy.

The AI Subscription Buffet May Not Last Much Longer

The AI subscription buffet may still be open, but the plates are getting smaller, the premium dishes are moving behind higher tiers and the meter is starting to matter.

Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI

Apple’s sold-out Mac mini is spawning marked-up eBay listings as demand surges for the compact desktop, now favored for running local AI models and tools.

Artist Refik Anadol On Turning Oxford Archives Into A Living AI Dreamscape

Anadol’s installation “Archive Dreaming” transforms vast botanical datasets into a visual spectacle. It’s on display at a new Oxford University center for the humanities.

ChatGPT Image 2.0 Signals Visual Reasoning To Solve Real-World Tasks

ChatGPT Image 2.0 suggests that AI image generation is evolving into visual reasoning and verifiable AI, with implications for the future of physical intelligence.

AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook’s legacy
AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook’s legacy

We knew at some point Tim Cook would step down from his position as Apple’s CEO. Over the last year, it has become increasingly obvious that John Ternus was his likely successor. The news this week was still a surprise, though – and this year’s succession could lead to some important changes at the most […]