xAI’s Grok is going to school in El Salvador
xAI is launching a major education initiative in El Salvador. The company will deploy its Grok AI assistant across the nation’s public school system over the next two years.
Category: AI
An AI Researcher Says AGI Is A Fantasy. Here’s Why.
According to a prominent researcher, the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence is built on a flawed premise. He argues our hardware is hitting a physical wall, and the current AI arms race is misguided.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 Runs on NVIDIA’s Blackwell, and the Speed Gains Are Wild
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.2 model, powered entirely by NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The new Blackwell GPUs behind it are showing massive performance leaps in the latest industry benchmarks, with gains of up to 4.2x over the previous generation.
Google’s AI Report: Big Promises, But a Big Readiness Gap
Google’s latest research finds companies using AI report doubled innovation and competitive advantage. However, only one in three workers feels ready for the changes AI brings, revealing a significant disconnect in the workplace.
Young AI founders are dropping out and raising millions
Business Insider profiles 16 AI startup founders under 27 who have collectively raised over $100 million. They’re dropping out of Stanford and MIT, skipping internships, and betting that the current AI boom is a now-or-never opportunity.
Nvidia’s China Chip Drama Isn’t Over Yet
Nvidia’s apparent win on selling advanced AI chips to China is facing a major reality check. Political pressure from Beijing might mean Chinese firms simply won’t buy, turning a regulatory green light into a commercial dead end.
OpenAI Fires Back With GPT-5.2 After Google Pressure
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, its latest frontier model, as a direct response to competitive pressure from Google’s Gemini. The model comes in three specialized versions and aims to solidify OpenAI’s position with developers and enterprises. This follows an internal “code red” memo from CEO Sam Altma
AI Travel Agents Are Coming. But Are We Ready to Let Them Drive?
According to Inc, the travel industry is on the cusp of a shift from conversational AI to agentic AI, where systems can take actions like booking flights. While tools like ChatGPT’s Expedia integration hint at the future, the real promise—and disruption—is just beginning.
Google’s AI try-on now works with just a selfie
Google has updated its AI-powered virtual try-on feature for shopping. Now, instead of a full-body photo, users can generate a digital version of themselves from just a selfie. The new capability is launching in the United States today.
Opera’s Neon browser is finally public, but it’s $20 a month
Opera Neon, a browser built entirely around AI, has officially ended its waitlist and is now available to the public. However, access comes at a steep cost of $19.90 per month. The browser features three core AI modes for chat, task automation, and project creation.