Tesla’s ‘fully self-driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla’s fully self-driving technology after reports that the software caused vehicles to run red lights and cross into the wrong lanes. The investigation, which identified more than 50 reports of violations of this type, four of which resulted in injuries, is one of […]
Google boosts “AI in the workplace” ambitions with Gemini Enterprise
Google on Thursday launched a comprehensive AI platform for enterprises called Gemini Enterprise. This is the Alphabet-owned company’s latest effort to compete with Anthropic and OpenAI in the rapidly growing workplace AI tools market. As part of the launch, Google announced several new Gemini Enterprise customers, including software design company Figma. Klarna, the buy now, […]
DoorDash uses Serve Robotics sidewalk robots for deliveries in Los Angeles
DoorDash customers in Los Angeles may soon be able to have their food delivered to them by one of Serve Robotics’ curbside delivery bots. The companies announced Thursday a multi-year partnership to use autonomous robots to deliver across the United States. The partnership comes a week after DoorDash announced Dot, an autonomous food delivery bot […]
Battlefield startup DevAlly raises €2 million to help companies tackle Europe’s new accessibility law
Many businesses that provide goods and services to the EU’s 450 million consumers will have to comply with new accessibility standards that came into effect in June. Like its predecessor, GDPR, this new law is forcing businesses to adjust their websites, e-commerce platforms, and banking apps. However, although similar standards exist in the United States, […]
Battlefield startup DevAlly raises €2 million to help companies tackle Europe’s new accessibility law
Many businesses that provide goods and services to the EU’s 450 million consumers will have to comply with new accessibility standards that came into effect in June. Like its predecessor, GDPR, this new law is forcing businesses to adjust their websites, e-commerce platforms, and banking apps. However, although similar standards exist in the United States, […]
OpenAI’s affordable ChatGPT Go plan expands to 16 new countries in Asia
OpenAI is rapidly expanding its affordable ChatGPT Go plan, priced under $5, to 16 new countries in Asia. This subscription tier is currently available in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. In some countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan, […]
Even after Stargate, Oracle, Nvidia and AMD, OpenAI has even bigger deals coming soon, says Sam Altman
Around the same time that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed surprise at OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar deal with rival AMD, shortly after his company agreed to invest up to $100 billion in the AI model maker, Sam Altman said more similar deals were in the works. Mr. Huang appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Wednesday. Asked if […]
OpenAI’s Nick Turley on transforming ChatGPT into an operating system
When Nick Turley joined OpenAI in 2022 as the head of ChatGPT, he was tasked with commercializing the company’s research. He has made great strides toward that goal, growing the product to 800 million weekly active users. Now Turley wants to take an even bigger swing: transforming ChatGPT into a new type of operating system […]
Sora’s first week download numbers were about the same size as ChatGPT’s release
OpenAI’s video generation app Sora technically had more first-week sales than iOS’s ChatGPT after rocketing to No. 1 in the U.S. App Store, according to new data from app intelligence provider Appfigures. According to its estimates, Sora had 627,000 iOS downloads in its first seven days of availability, while ChatGPT had 606,000 iOS downloads in […]
Amazon Pharmacy introduces prescription drug vending machines
Amazon announced Wednesday that it will install prescription vending machines at its One Medical Clinic. A new in-hospital kiosk operated by Amazon Pharmacy allows patients to pick up their prescriptions immediately after their appointment. Amazon Pharmacy Kiosk will be available at One Medical stores in Los Angeles starting in December, and Amazon plans to expand […]