Tesla Inc. has unveiled what it bills as its most affordable electric vehicles yet, introducing standard versions of the Model Y SUV starting at $39,990 and the Model 3 sedan at $36,990. These launches come amid intensifying competition in the EV market, where rivals like Ford and General Motors have been slashing prices to capture budget-conscious buyers.
In a move underscoring the escalating tensions between artificial intelligence innovation and national security concerns, OpenAI has taken decisive action against accounts suspected of ties to Chinese government entities. The San Francisco-based company announced on Tuesday that it had banned several ChatGPT accounts after discovering they were used to solicit proposals for advanced social media surveillance tools.
In a significant boost for legal technology, EvenUp, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence tools for personal injury lawyers, has secured $150 million in a Series E funding round. This investment, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, catapults the company’s valuation to over $2 billion, more than doubling its previous $1 billion mark from just 18 months ago.
Dell Technologies Inc. saw its shares surge more than 5% in early trading on Tuesday, following an upbeat revision to its long-term financial outlook. The company, a key player in the hardware sector, announced it is now projecting annual revenue growth of 7% to 9% over the next several years, a significant upgrade from its previous estimate of 3% to 4%. This optimism stems largely from booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, particularly servers designed to handle AI workloads.
Oracle Corp. has ridden a wave of investor enthusiasm this year, emerging as the top-performing megacap stock in 2025. Executives at the database giant last month touted projections of $381 billion in revenue from renting out specialized cloud servers to artificial intelligence developers like OpenAI, positioning the company as a key player in the AI infrastructure boom.
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, a troubling trend has emerged: the use of deepfake technology to resurrect the images and voices of the deceased. This practice raises profound ethical questions, even as legal protections lag behind. A recent piece in TechCrunch highlights how companies are creating AI-generated replicas of historical figures and everyday people who have passed away, often without clear consent from estates or families.
OpenAI’s recent unveiling of internal AI tools has sent shockwaves through the software-as-a-service sector, prompting a swift reevaluation of competitive dynamics among established players. Last week, the artificial intelligence powerhouse disclosed a suite of custom applications built on its ChatGPT technology, including tools for sales automation, customer support, and contract management.
New Jersey’s Probe into Uber’s Safety Claims
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, where models are growing more powerful and pervasive, ensuring their safety has become a paramount concern for researchers and developers alike. Anthropic, a leading AI safety company, has unveiled a groundbreaking tool called Petri, designed to automate the auditing of AI systems for potential misalignments. Released as an open-source framework, Petri employs AI agents to probe target models across a wide array of scenarios, uncovering behaviors that could pose risks if left unchecked.
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