OpenAI upgrades the AI model powering its Operator agent
OpenAI is updating the AI model powering Operator, its AI agent that can autonomously browse the web and use certain software within a cloud-hosted virtual machine to fulfill users’ requests. Soon, Operator will use a model based on o3, one of the latest in OpenAI’s o series of “reasoning” models. Previously,
Read moreStartups Weekly: Cutting through Google I/O noise
Google I/O didn't stop startups from taking their chances and announcing some big deals this week.
Read moreMicrosoft says its Aurora AI can accurately predict air quality, typhoons, and more
One of Microsoft’s latest AI models can accurately predict air quality, hurricanes, typhoons, and other weather-related phenomena, the company claims. In a paper published in the journal Nature and an accompanying blog post this week, Microsoft detailed Aurora, which the tech giant says can forecast atmospheric events with greater precision
Read moreDigg founder Kevin Rose offers to buy Pocket from Mozilla
The deal could be interesting if it went through, as Digg could leverage Pocket's existing user base to fuel interest in its relaunch.
Read moreIs Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?
The circus moves on. Elon Musk isn't as publicly, obviously involved in Washington as he used to be, that much is clear. But celebrations of his political exile are premature. Sure, it's true that Musk and Donald Trump's bombastic joint press conferences have faded. Trump is no longer shooting Tesla
Read more12 New AI-Powered Tools, Features & Advancements Announced at Google I/O 2025
Google I/O is Google’s flagship event featuring the latest announcements and updates in technology. The event showcases ambitious research prototypes, showcasing how AI is transforming from lab to everyday tools, and is a crucial moment for Google to reveal its future. This year’s proceedings highlighted the ongoing advancements in Google’s
Read moreSiemon Strengthens Leadership Team with New Appointment
The Siemon Company has announced the appointment of Karen Devin as Global Marketing Director. Karen brings over two decades of global B2B marketing experience, having successfully led marketing functions at both start-up and Fortune 500 companies in IT, telecom, cloud, and engineering. Before joining Siemon, Karen held global marketing and
Read moreGoogle Introduces a New AI Film-Making Tool
Google launched Flow, an AI filmmaking tool that uses the Veo, Imagen, and Gemini models. Flow lets creators storyboard and build detailed sequences, giving them more control in AI-assisted filmmaking. It allows storytellers to explore their ideas freely while crafting cinematic clips and scenes for their narratives. ”By offering filmmakers
Read more5 Tips on How to be Vigilant on Social Media
In an era where our lives are increasingly lived online, safeguarding your digital identity is more important than ever. With the rise of cyberattacks and data breaches, protecting your personal information is crucial to prevent identity theft and fraud. Christoph C. Cemper, founder of AIPRM, is bringing attention to this
Read moreIT News Africa and Infobip Exclusive Webinar on Digital Loan Recovery for Africa’s BFSI Sector
As Africa’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry undergoes unprecedented lending expansion, the need to modernize debt recovery tactics has become more apparent than ever. Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving digital transformation, altering how financial institutions approach collections, and ushering in a new era of streamlined operations, cost savings…
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