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Apple quietly opens on-device AI with FastVLM and MobileCLIP
Apple quietly released two on-device AI models, FastVLM and MobileCLIP, on Hugging Face, signaling a shift toward private, edge-first AI. The move emphasizes efficiency and practical capabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, inviting developers to experiment and integrate within Apple's Core ML ecosystem. It reframes the AI conversation away from cloud-centric hype toward privacy-preserving, real-world usefulness. The industry will watch whether on-device models can scale for vision-language tasks and private search.
OpenAI acquires Statsig, names Raji CTO for Applications
OpenAI has agreed to acquire analytics startup Statsig for about $1.1 billion and named Vijaye Raji as its first Chief Technology Officer for Applications. The deal is meant to accelerate product development for tools like ChatGPT and Codex by bringing data-driven experimentation in-house and speeding up iteration cycles.
Salesforce AI Cuts 4,000 Jobs, Drives Growth
Salesforce says it has replaced roughly 4,000 customer-support roles with AI, part of a broader plan dubbed 'agentic enterprise.' The move coincides with AI-led outreach aimed at reviving a backlog of more than 100 million sales leads, turning automation into new revenue. The strategy positions AI as both cost cutter and growth driver for enterprise software.
Microsoft to provide free Copilot to federal workers, aiming for billions in savings
Microsoft will provide its Copilot AI assistant to millions of federal employees at no cost for one year under a new OneGov deal with the GSA, aiming to modernize government operations and unlock significant taxpayer savings. The agreement includes discounts across Microsoft products, waivers of data egress fees, and a security-forward framework targeting FedRAMP High certification later this year.
Dolby Vision 2: AI-Driven HDR for Real-Time Image Quality
Dolby Vision 2 introduces Content Intelligence, an AI-powered engine that analyzes on-screen content and room lighting to automatically tune picture parameters. The system aims to improve dark scene clarity with Precision Black, refine motion with Authentic Motion, and give creators more control through bi-directional tone mapping, while rolling out in two tiers.
Anthropic raises $13B, valuation hits $183B
Anthropic closed a $13 billion Series F, lifting its post-money valuation to about $183 billion amid broad investor support. The round, led by ICONIQ, Fidelity, and Lightspeed, underscores strong demand for enterprise-focused, safety-driven AI and expands the company's footprint in the competitive frontier AI space. Revenue growth and Claude’s enterprise traction are central to the momentum.
ElevenLabs' V2 AI Audio Model Elevates Pro Sound Creation
The new version expands capabilities with longer clips, higher fidelity, and seamless looping, targeting creators from indie producers to game studios. By combining an API and Studio editor updates, ElevenLabs aims to streamline workflows and reduce reliance on stock libraries, signaling AI's growing role in professional audio production.
Tencent's Voyager AI Turns Photos Into Navigable 3D Worlds
Tencent unveiled HunyuanWorld-Voyager, a pioneering AI system that converts a single photograph into spatially consistent, navigable 3D scenes. It combines RGB and depth data with a memory-efficient "world cache" to drive camera-path videos, potentially speeding up workflows in gaming, VR, and filmmaking.
TPG Growth backs Tessolve with $150M to scale AI chip services
TPG Growth has committed $150 million to Tessolve Semiconductor, a Hero Electronix venture, to expand its global delivery centers, upgrade testing laboratories, and accelerate acquisitions. The funding underscores the rising value of semiconductor services as AI, data centers, and automotive applications push chip complexity higher, enabling Tessolve to broaden its full lifecycle offerings.
Grok's Rightward Shift Raises Questions on AI Neutrality
An analysis by The New York Times reports that xAI's Grok chatbot increasingly leans toward right-wing positions, allegedly influenced by its creator Elon Musk. The piece questions whether such adjustments undermine Grok's stated goal of political neutrality and highlights broader concerns about bias in large language models and the influence of their developers.
OpenAI tightens ChatGPT safety for mental health and teens
OpenAI is rolling out new safety safeguards for ChatGPT aimed at better handling mental-health crises and protecting younger users. The package includes automatic escalation to advanced models during signs of distress and a set of parental controls tied to teen accounts. The changes respond to lawsuits, regulator warnings, and academic findings about the risks of AI in sensitive conversations.
Mistral Le Chat gains memory and MCP-based enterprise integrations
French AI company Mistral is rolling out two major upgrades for Le Chat: a persistent memory feature and MCP-based integrations with more than 20 enterprise and productivity tools. The updates are designed to deliver context-aware, personalized responses and streamlined workflows for both individuals and teams, while championing open standards, security, and user control over data. The changes also position Le Chat as a competitive alternative to established chatbots in the market.
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