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The company’s new AI strategy focuses on utility and privacy, positioning its software integration as a user-friendly alternative to standalone chatbots.

Apple introduced a revamped Siri and confirmed iOS 27 will support devices as old as the iPhone 11 during CEO Tim Cook's final WWDC appearance.

The long-awaited update introduces a dedicated app, deeper device context, and system-wide writing tools to compete with modern chatbots.

Customers in the U.S. can now use Alexa to generate and edit custom designs for apparel and accessories directly within the Amazon Shopping app.

Microsoft's move to charge per token instead of a flat rate reflects growing pressure on AI labs to reconcile massive operating costs with sustainable

The productivity platform resumed its AI integrations after a temporary infrastructure failure at Anthropic caused high error rates for Claude users.

The Australian data center operator aims to build 5GW of capacity by 2030, supported by Indian government tax incentives and rising digital demand.

The new optional security feature disables live browsing and autonomous agent capabilities to reduce the risk of malicious instructions hidden in web

The former Andreessen Horowitz partner will transition to building an outside institution focused on AI policy after serving in the Trump administration.

The proposal aims to create a 'Public Wealth Fund' where American citizens would participate directly in the financial upside of artificial intelligence.

While AI remains the primary driver of venture capital, a growing cohort of founders is betting on in-person social experiences and human-centric hardware.

As enterprise AI consumption outpaces financial projections, a new standards body and specialized tools are emerging to impose cost discipline on

Early-stage founders have until June 8 to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200, which includes a chance to compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.

The multi-year agreement provides Google with bridge capacity for its Gemini Enterprise platform ahead of SpaceX's anticipated initial public offering.

While AI giants like Alphabet and Anthropic secure billions in capital, a growing group of founders is betting on hardware and experiences that reduce

The upcoming event at The Aerospace Corporation Campus will explore physical AI, autonomous defense systems, and the evolving venture capital landscape.

The Thinking Machines Lab CEO broke an 18-month media silence to detail a shift toward real-time AI interfaces and critique current industry governance

The Airbnb CEO will back a new venture focused on AI design and interaction while maintaining his leadership role at the travel giant.

Following a massive $65 billion private funding round, the AI startup is moving toward a public listing despite growing industry skepticism regarding

The startup Poke becomes the first external AI assistant permitted on Apple's business messaging ecosystem, establishing a new per-user revenue model for

The company is utilizing massive weatherproof structures to cut construction times in half as it races to deploy billions of dollars in AI chips.

The tech giant is poised to introduce a conversational Siri powered by Google's Gemini and a suite of AI-driven tools across its hardware ecosystem.

The new conversational tool provides personalized posting recommendations and trend insights to creators in the U.S., Canada, and India.

The startup's fourth-generation Stretch robot prioritizes human-in-the-loop control to help users with mobility impairments perform daily tasks.