Google pulls Intrinsic into the fold to double down on physical AI robotics
Intrinsic is moving from Alphabet Other Bet to Google core as the company bets big on physical AI for factories and logistics.
Artificial Intelligence
4 in 5 students say AI improved their grades, but most colleges still have no formal AI policy
Most students say AI improves their academic performance, but universities are still struggling to create formal policies and guardrails.
AI hurts your credibility even if your work is great, study finds
A new study reveals that simply admitting AI involvement can reduce trust and harm a creator’s reputation, even when the creative work itself never changes.
Red Hat and NVIDIA launch AI Factory as Red Hat AI Enterprise and AI 3.3 push Linux powered AI into full scale production
Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA pairs Red Hat AI Enterprise and AI 3.3 with accelerated infrastructure to move enterprise AI from pilot projects to production scale deployments.
Lenovo unveils ThinkEdge SE10n Gen 2, SE30n Gen 2, SE60n Gen 2, and SE50a to bring AI to the edge
Lenovo expands its ThinkEdge portfolio with SE10n Gen 2, SE30n Gen 2, SE60n Gen 2, and SE50a, targeting real world edge AI deployments in factories, retail, and industrial environments.
Android’s AI nightmare begins as malware turns Gemini into a hacking tool
Security researchers have uncovered PromptSpy, the first known Android AI malware to abuse Google’s Gemini model for on screen UI manipulation. The malware uses generative AI to keep itself pinned in recent apps, block removal attempts, and deploy a built in VNC module that gives attackers full remote access to infected devices. Android is no longer just fighting scripts and hardcoded taps. It is now facing adaptive AI driven threats.
GoDaddy ANS integrates with Salesforce MuleSoft Agent Fabric to put AI agents on a leash
GoDaddy ANS now integrates with MuleSoft Agent Fabric, using DNS to verify AI agent identity and help enterprises prevent rogue or spoofed agents from accessing sensitive systems.
One in three Americans now trust AI as much as their priest or pastor
Nearly one in three Americans now say AI is as trustworthy as their priest or pastor for spiritual advice, according to new Barna research unveiled at NRB. The findings raise urgent questions for churches navigating faith in the AI era.
OpenAI plants its AI flag in India
OpenAI is expanding aggressively in India with a new nationwide initiative that includes Tata-backed data centers, massive enterprise AI deployments, and more than 100,000 ChatGPT Edu licenses. The move signals a long term bet on sovereign AI infrastructure, local talent, and enterprise scale adoption across one of the world’s largest technology markets.
Why are companies racing into AI without knowing how to secure it?
A new CISO survey highlights growing enterprise AI security risks, with most organizations lacking visibility and relying on legacy controls while accelerating AI deployment.
UGREEN wants your private cloud to think for itself with new AI NAS lineup
UGREEN is expanding its NAS portfolio with a new AI powered iDX Series that processes data locally. With up to 96 TOPS of compute and 64GB RAM, the company is betting that private cloud storage should not just store your files, but understand them.
Vatican embraces AI for St. Peter’s Basilica 400th anniversary
The Vatican is turning to artificial intelligence for real-time translations inside St Peter’s Basilica during its 400th anniversary celebrations. Pilgrims will be able to follow major liturgies in their own language using nothing more than a smartphone. As a proud Catholic, I did not expect to see AI woven into the heart of the Church like this, but it is a fascinating and thoughtful move.