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US to Safety Test New AI Models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI

The US Commerce Department has reached new agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI to safety test their latest AI models, BBC reported. The new pacts build on voluntary safety commitments established during the Biden administration. Background This development comes as several top AI companies have simultaneously signed classified AI deals with the Pentagon, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. Anthropic, however, was excluded from the Pentagon program due to issues with its “Mythos” AI model. ...

US Commerce Department to Safety Test AI Models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI

Google, Microsoft, and xAI voluntarily submit their AI models for pre-release safety testing under expanded Commerce Department agreements

Google, Microsoft and xAI Agree to Share Early AI Models with US Government

Three tech giants reach deal with White House to provide early model versions for security review before public release, marking a new phase in US AI oversight

Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals Tensor G6 Chip and New Camera Hardware

Latest leak reveals Pixel 11 will feature the Tensor G6 chip and upgraded camera hardware

Google's White House AI Meeting Revealed: Focus on Regulation and National Security

The New York Times reveals details from Google’s closed-door meeting with the White House on AI governance, covering safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and government collaboration.

Google Home to Accelerate Gemini Smart Assistant Rollout Across Europe and Asia-Pacific This Week

Google Home head confirms Gemini for Home upgrades will accelerate across Europe and Asia-Pacific this week, covering 16 countries and regions including the UK, France, and Japan.

Pentagon Declares US Military an 'AI-First' Force, Signs Deals with Eight Tech Giants

The Pentagon announces new AI agreements with Google, OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, SpaceX, Oracle, Nvidia, and startup Reflection to transform the US military into an AI-first fighting force. Anthropic is excluded after refusing to accept ‘any lawful use’ contract terms.

Nvidia Stock Plunges as Google and Amazon's In-House AI Chips Spark Competition Fears

Nvidia stock tumbles as investors worry about intensifying competition from Google and Amazon’s in-house AI chip development, challenging the $4.9 trillion chip giant’s dominance.

Pentagon Signs Classified AI Deals With Six Tech Giants, Excludes Anthropic

The Pentagon reaches agreements with six top AI companies to expand classified work, but Anthropic is left out amid security review disputes.

YouTube Rolls Out Free Picture-in-Picture Globally for iOS and Android Users

YouTube begins rolling out free Picture-in-Picture (PiP) functionality globally to all iOS and Android users, a feature previously exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers.