Elon Musk recently clarified that he has no interest in acquiring TikTok, despite speculation linking him to a potential deal for the popular social media platform. During an interview at the WELT Economic Summit on January 28, Musk dismissed rumors, stating he is “not chomping at the bit to acquire TikTok.” A video of the interview was published today, offering further insight into his stance. The remarks come amid developments surrounding TikTok’s future in the United States. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump delayed legislation that would require TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance , to sell the app or face a…
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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is set to strengthen its presence in Europe by opening its first office in Germany. The new office, located in Munich, is expected to launch in the coming months, marking a significant step in OpenAI’s global expansion strategy. “Germany is renowned for its technical expertise, academic excellence, and industrial innovation,” said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a statement. “Opening our first office in Germany means we can help even more people, businesses, and institutions benefit from AI’s possibilities.” The decision to establish a foothold in Munich follows extensive discussions between OpenAI and German officials that…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has raised serious concerns regarding DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that has gained significant attention in Silicon Valley, particularly with its R1 model. While much of the discourse surrounding DeepSeek has centered on data privacy and its ties to China, Amodei’s warnings focus on an even more alarming issue: the model’s performance in critical safety tests related to bioweapons information. In a recent interview on Jordan Schneider’s ChinaTalk podcast, Amodei disclosed that DeepSeek’s model performed “the worst of basically any model we’d ever tested” during a bioweapons data safety evaluation conducted by Anthropic. According to Amodei,…
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman, who recently departed from AI startup Anthropic after just five months, is reportedly joining forces with former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati at her highly secretive new venture, according to Fortune. While details about Schulman’s specific role remain unclear, the move signals a significant reunion of top-tier AI talent under Murati’s leadership. Since leaving OpenAI in September, Murati has kept tight-lipped about her new project, but sources indicate she has been actively recruiting former OpenAI colleagues to join her team. Among them is Christian Gibson, a key member of OpenAI’s supercomputing team. Murati’s ambitious plans for the…
In a move to address growing competition from rivals like Chinese AI company DeepSeek, OpenAI is rolling out a significant update to its newest AI model, o3-mini , that provides users with more visibility into its step-by-step reasoning process. On Thursday, OpenAI announced that both free and paid users of ChatGPT , the company’s popular AI-powered chatbot platform, will now see an enhanced “chain of thought” (CoT) feature. This update offers a clearer breakdown of how the model arrives at its answers, providing users with greater transparency and confidence in its responses. Subscribers to premium ChatGPT plans using o3-mini in…
Boston Dynamics has announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at advancing the capabilities of its electric Atlas humanoid robot through improved reinforcement learning. The collaboration is with the Robotics & AI Institute (RAI Institute) , formerly known as The Boston Dynamics AI Institute, which was founded by Marc Raibert, the visionary behind Boston Dynamics and its former CEO for three decades. This partnership underscores Boston Dynamics’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of humanoid robotics, leveraging cutting-edge AI research to tackle the unique challenges posed by bipedal systems like Atlas. With Hyundai’s backing—both Boston Dynamics and the RAI Institute are tied to…
SoftBank is reportedly closing in on a deal to acquire Ampere Computing, the semiconductor company founded by former Intel executive Renee James, for approximately $6.5 billion. This potential acquisition comes amid ongoing speculation about Ampere’s ownership structure and its future direction. If finalized, the deal would position SoftBank as a dominant player in the ARM-based data center chip market, further solidifying its influence in the semiconductor ecosystem. According to Bloomberg, the $6.5 billion valuation reflects a significant reduction from Ampere’s $8 billion valuation in 2021, when SoftBank was initially considering a minority stake investment. While Ampere has declined to comment…
Google Search is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a traditional search engine into a more dynamic AI-powered assistant. During Google’s earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Sundar Pichai described this shift as part of an ongoing “journey” centered around artificial intelligence. The journey began with the introduction of AI overviews, a controversial yet groundbreaking change in how Google delivers information to its billions of users. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. “As AI continues to expand the universe of queries people can ask, 2025 is going to be one of the biggest years for search innovation yet,”…
Cashfree, an Indian payments startup that processes over $80 billion annually for its customers, has secured $53 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $700 million. The round was led by Krafton, the creator of global gaming hits like PUBG and BGMI, with participation from existing investor Apis Growth Fund. The investment marks an unusual yet strategic partnership between a gaming giant and a fintech firm, highlighting the growing convergence of digital content and financial services. To date, Cashfree has raised nearly $100 million, fueling its ambitions to expand its footprint in international markets, particularly in…
Adam Candeub, a prominent critic of Big Tech and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, is set to join the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as its new general counsel. The news was first reported by Semafor, citing direct confirmation from FCC chairman Brendan Carr. TechCrunch has reached out to the FCC for additional details. Candeub has been a long-standing advocate for reforming Section 230, which shields tech companies and online service providers from liability for user-generated content on their platforms. Critics of repealing Section 230 argue that doing so would make tech platforms liable for user posts, potentially leading…
Presentations.ai, an innovative Indian startup leveraging artificial intelligence to help businesses create presentation decks quickly and efficiently, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round led by Accel. The Bengaluru-based company aims to scale its AI-powered software, which has already amassed over 5 million users globally since its public beta launch in 2023. Presentations are a cornerstone of business communication, used for acquiring clients, updating investors, and sharing internal milestones. However, crafting compelling presentations remains a time-consuming challenge for many organizations. Sumanth Raghavendra, co-founder and CEO of Presentations.ai, highlighted this pain point in an exclusive interview with TechCrunch. “People…
OpenAI has announced the launch of a new AI-powered “agent” for ChatGPT, designed to assist users in conducting thorough and complex research. Aptly named Deep Research, this feature is aimed at individuals who require meticulous, precise, and reliable information for tasks such as academic studies, financial analysis, policy development, engineering projects, or even high-stakes purchasing decisions like buying cars, appliances, or furniture. Unlike traditional chatbot responses that provide quick summaries or answers, ChatGPT Deep Research is tailored for scenarios where users need to evaluate information from multiple sources and synthesize detailed insights. OpenAI describes it as a tool for “intensive…
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has significantly broadened its antitrust lawsuit, adding several high-profile advertisers to its legal battle over what CEO Linda Yaccarino has described as a “systematic illegal boycott.” The lawsuit initially targeted the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and its brand safety initiative, the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), in August 2024. Now, an amended complaint includes major corporations such as Nestlé, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate, Lego, Pinterest, Tyson Foods, and Shell. The lawsuit alleges that the WFA orchestrated an advertiser boycott of X through GARM, aiming to pressure the platform into adopting…
Cyberattack on Tata Technologies Tata Technologies, a leading engineering and IT services firm under the Tata Group, has confirmed a ransomware attack affecting some of its IT assets. The company has assured that client delivery services remain fully functional and unaffected. Impact and Response The Pune-based firm disclosed in a filing with Indian stock exchanges that only a limited number of IT systems were impacted. A detailed investigation is underway with cybersecurity experts to determine the root cause and implement necessary remedial measures. ALSO READ: Elon Musk Reportedly Exerting Influence Over US Government Agencies Lack of Specifics Tata Technologies has…
Musk’s Growing Government Influence Elon Musk and his associates are reportedly taking control of critical government agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration. Their involvement has raised concerns over access to sensitive data and financial systems. Treasury Department Clash According to The Washington Post, the highest-ranking career official at the Treasury Department resigned following a dispute with Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The conflict stemmed from DOGE officials requesting access to payment systems managing over $6 trillion annually for programs like Social Security and Medicare. Access to Federal Systems Reports from…