Microsoft previews MAI-Voice-1 speech model and MAI-1 foundation model
Microsoft has introduced MAI-Voice-1, a new speech model, and MAI-1-preview, its first in-house foundation model. Both are now being tested inside Copilot.
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Cloudflare Workers AI adds Leonardo image generation and Deepgram voice models
Cloudflare is expanding Workers AI with Leonardo image generation and Deepgram voice models, bringing low-latency creative and real-time voice apps to its developer platform.
Google Translate gets AI live conversations and language practice tools
Google Translate is expanding with AI-powered live conversations and personalized practice sessions, turning the app into both a translator and a language tutor.
The viral Nano-Banana AI image generator was secretly Google Gemini all along
Nano-Banana went viral this week, but it turns out it was secretly owned by Google. The tool is now part of Gemini’s upgraded image editing features.
Broadcom and Canonical bring Ubuntu Linux to VMware Cloud Foundation to speed up AI and container apps
Broadcom and Canonical are teaming up to bring Ubuntu Linux and chiseled containers to VMware Cloud Foundation, aiming to simplify AI and Kubernetes workloads for enterprises.
Cloudflare brings AI security controls to its Zero Trust platform
Cloudflare has added new AI security features to its Zero Trust platform, including tools to monitor, control, and protect how employees use generative AI apps.
Perplexity Comet security flaw shows AI browsers are easily hijacked
Brave researchers disclosed a vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser that lets hidden prompt injections hijack user sessions. The attack shows why agentic AI browsing needs new security models.
Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home to replace Assistant on smart speakers and displays. The AI looks powerful, but Google plans to lock some features behind a paid tier.
Kioxia unveils 5TB flash memory module built for the AI and 6G era
Kioxia has developed a 5TB, 64GB/s flash memory module prototype designed for AI and edge computing in the post-5G era, tackling latency and bandwidth bottlenecks.
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at ₹399
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go in India for ₹399, offering 10x more features than the free plan and UPI payments.
Grammarly launches eight new AI agents
Grammarly is rolling out eight specialized AI agents inside its new docs platform, helping writers with citations, grading, proofreading, and even predicting reader reactions.
OpenAI makes GPT-5 warmer but should AI really act like a friend?
OpenAI is making GPT-5 warmer and friendlier. I like AI that feels like a friend, but is it healthy to blur the line between tool and companion?