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Introduction Google has announced NotebookLM, an AI-driven platform tailored for researchers, students, and professionals, helping them organize, summarize, and cite information from research papers seamlessly. Features of NotebookLM NotebookLM uses Google’s latest language models to digest long-form documents and provide accurate, cited summaries. Users can upload PDFs, enter URLs, or paste text, and the tool…
Introduction Meta has officially launched Llama 4.1, the latest version of its open-source large language model (LLM), promising improved efficiency, reduced hallucinations, and robust safety features. This marks another milestone in Meta’s push to democratize powerful AI tools. What’s New in Llama 4.1? Building on the widely adopted Llama 3, this update delivers a more…
Introduction On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to strip a controversial state AI regulation moratorium from a sweeping tax and spending package. The change restores states’ power to set AI laws. Background The moratorium aimed to prevent states from regulating AI for ten years, tied to $500 million in federal AI funding. Critics…
IntroductionIndia’s central bank, the RBI, has issued directive urging all financial entities to adopt AI-aware cybersecurity and zero‑trust strategies to safeguard against sophisticated cyber threats. Context and rationaleAs cyberattacks escalate in complexity, traditional defenses are proving inadequate. RBI’s push aims to align financial institutions with modern threat detection and response capabilities. Key concerns included systemic…
IntroductionApple is reportedly in early-stage discussions to integrate Siri with advanced language models from OpenAI or Anthropic, a move signaling a major shift from its traditionally in‑house AI efforts. Background on Siri’s AI evolutionSiri debuted in 2011 but has lagged behind rivals in understanding context, nuance, and maintaining conversational depth. Apple had postponed major Siri…
IntroductionThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is conducting an in-depth investigation into Google’s AI-powered search features, which have drawn criticism for stifling competition and disadvantaging smaller search engines. The CMA’s move to potentially designate Google with a “strategic market status” could lead to sweeping changes in how AI is integrated into search platforms globally….
IntroductionIn a significant development, Microsoft announced a delay in the production of its highly anticipated Maia AI chip, initially set for release in 2025, to 2026. The Maia AI chip was designed to strengthen Microsoft’s AI capabilities, reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs, and enhance Azure’s competitive edge in cloud computing. The delay raises questions about…
Introduction OpenAI has publicly flagged Chinese startup Zhipu AI as gaining momentum, recently securing notable government contracts—underscoring Beijing’s expanded AI ambitions. Zhipu’s Rise Zhipu AI, a Beijing-based startup known for its large language models, recently won contracts across education, finance, and public services. OpenAI analysts cite the deals as evidence of China’s intensifying strategy to…
Introduction A high-stakes contractual wrinkle has emerged as Microsoft and OpenAI clash over a key clause governing access to artificial general intelligence. The disagreement centers on access rights once OpenAI achieves AGI, dramatically reshaping their long-standing collaboration. Contractual Dispute Per reports, current agreements guarantee Microsoft priority access to OpenAI innovations—except AGI. Microsoft wants that exception…
Introduction On June 19, 2025, the UK’s Data Use and Access Bill received Royal Assent, officially becoming the DUA Act AI regulation. The legislation strengthens the UK’s data protection framework—and introduces significant controls over AI-driven automated decisions. Regulatory Context The DUA Act amends UK GDPR, PECR, and the Data Protection Act. With full implementation from…