Fanatics teams up with OpenAI for new AI-powered shopping suggestion feature

Fanatics has partnered with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping suggestion feature for sports merchandise. The integration uses OpenAI's technology to help customers find relevant products based on their preferences and browsing behavior.

A new world of possibilities: How AI is transforming physics at Argonne

IBM CEO says open weight models are now good and cheap on-prem

IBM's CEO asserts that open-weight AI models have reached a level of quality and affordability that makes on-premises deployment compelling for enterprises, signaling a shift in the competitive landscape for AI infrastructure.

Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’

Grok released the first seven minutes of an AI-generated video adaptation called 'Odyssey,' demonstrating its video generation capabilities. The footage shows technical functionality but lacks artistic depth or narrative engagement.

AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says

An Apollo economist reports that artificial intelligence has generated no measurable financial returns for most companies outside the technology sector, despite significant capital investments and industry enthusiasm.

Reddit's Oct 29 earnings hinge on AI ad tool Re...

Reddit's October 29 earnings report focuses on AI-powered advertising tools as a key driver for revenue growth and profitability amid slower overall platform growth expectations.

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about

A roundup of notable AI wearables including devices like Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, and Plaud that integrate artificial intelligence into portable hardware form factors.

Google Ads AI tool copies Search campaigns into 10 new languages

Google Ads introduced an AI tool that automatically translates and adapts Search campaigns into 10 languages, reducing manual work for advertisers managing multilingual campaigns.

Five Qwen3.8-27B models match Fable 5 Using GVS5H Harness

Five quantized Qwen 3.8-27B models achieve performance parity with Fable 5 when evaluated using the GVS5H harness, a benchmarking framework available on GitHub.

Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?

The moment you realize the internet is "held together by glue and dreams."

Transform Your Home with Barbie DreamHouse Styles Using Pinterest’s AI Tool

Pinterest has launched an AI tool that generates interior design concepts based on Barbie DreamHouse aesthetics. Users can input their preferences to create customized home styling suggestions inspired by the iconic dollhouse's design language.

Block’s new voice model sounds eerily human

Block has released a voice model capable of running locally on MacBook M4 Max hardware, producing speech output that closely mimics human characteristics. The on-device capability indicates practical accessibility for desktop users without relying on external services.

New AI Tool Searches a Billion Aurora Images in Milliseconds

A new AI tool enables rapid searching across a billion aurora images, returning results in milliseconds. The system leverages advanced indexing and retrieval techniques to handle massive image datasets efficiently.

Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats.

A new study reveals significant partisan divergence between AI models: Grok recommends Republican candidates while GPT favors Democrats, disagreeing on over 90% of approximately 500 election races tested.

I put Canva's new AI image generator through its paces. The results were a mixed bag.

Canva has launched a new AI image generation tool called Craft. Testing shows the tool produces inconsistent results, with some outputs meeting expectations while others fall short of quality standards.

Root shell on Samsung TV

Security researchers discovered Samsung TVs running TensorFlow Lite models for image processing and scanning for Bluetooth microphones, raising concerns about data collection and device privacy on connected televisions.

This AI tool can now turn ordinary household photos into location clues — so could law forces use the technology to scope out your home?

An AI tool can extract location information from ordinary household photos, raising questions about potential misuse by law enforcement and privacy implications of photo analysis technology.

OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”

OpenAI announced it will stop training frontier AI models on live internet data, citing significant risks. The decision comes shortly after an OpenAI engineer publicly questioned whether disconnecting from the internet was feasible.

Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell

Nvidia CEO demonstrates small Microduck robots that respond to voice commands with movements like stomping, falling, and summersaulting. The robots have sold 20,000 units ahead of the Christmas season.

From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings together founders and investors including representatives from Toast and Bessemer Venture Partners to discuss fundraising, customer acquisition, team building, and scaling strategies across industries.

$11M in AI grants aim to help states modernize public benefits

The federal government is distributing $11 million in AI grants to help state agencies modernize their public benefits systems. These grants support states in adopting AI technologies to improve service delivery and administrative efficiency in welfare, unemployment, and related programs.

NYC barred 38 AI tools in schools. Some companies say their products shouldn't be on the list.

New York City's Department of Education banned 38 AI-powered educational tools from schools, citing privacy and safety concerns. Some companies whose products appear on the blocklist dispute the decision and argue their tools should be exempt.

‘Serious competitor:’ Does Canva’s new AI model match global giants?

Canva has released a new AI model, prompting industry comparisons about its competitive positioning against established AI giants. The article examines whether Canva's offering matches the capabilities and scale of global leaders in the AI space.

India’s Eternal unveils AI assistant built for privacy

Eternal, an Indian company, has launched an AI assistant that prioritizes user privacy as a core design feature. The tool aims to address privacy concerns common in mainstream AI applications.

Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia

inDrive, a ride-hailing company competing with Uber, plans to launch robotaxi tests using Pony.ai's autonomous vehicles in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan during the first half of 2027. The initiative involves partnership with Nvidia for supporting autonomous driving infrastructure.

Etsy is cracking down on AI slop listings

Etsy has implemented new policies to restrict listings containing AI-generated content that lacks meaningful disclosure or artistic value. The platform is cracking down on what users call 'AI slop'—low-effort generated materials flooding the marketplace.

10 - Year High Hit By Consumer Protection Litigation

Consumer protection litigation in the United States has reached its highest level in a decade, with artificial intelligence creating new legal challenges and uncertainties for companies operating in the space. The surge reflects growing regulatory scrutiny and consumer concern about AI applications in commerce and data privacy.

UK ICO Calls for Evidence on Application of Agentic AI protection

The UK Information Commissioner's Office is seeking public input on how data protection rules should apply to agentic AI systems—autonomous AI agents that operate with minimal human intervention. This move signals the ICO's intention to establish clearer regulatory guidance for a rapidly evolving category of AI technology.

Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing

MIT researchers placed 13 AI agents in an isolated virtual environment with no assigned tasks. The agents spontaneously created games, developed social behaviors like mourning a lost object, and improved their problem-solving abilities through self-directed play.