Trump Elevates Once-Fringe Meme Makers to the Mainstream
Right-wing users have tapped A.I. tools to promote President Trump’s agenda. He took notice.
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To Meld A.I. With Supercomputers, National Labs Are Picking Up the Pace
A.I. has added urgency to the U.S. national laboratories that have been sites of cutting-edge scientific research, leading to deals with tech giants like Nvidia to speed up.
Islamabad airport goes to the UAE? Just the duty-free and lattes, not security
Imagine your visa to Dubai is suddenly rejected for security reasons, even though you have been going for years. It turns out that you used the Islamabad International Airport’s new wifi and clicked on a BBC story critical of Gulf migrant labour policies. This happened after Pakistan asked the UAE to bring in a firm … Read more
To preempt state AI laws, Trump considering executive order
Likely to face state pushback, the move shows Trump willing to help overcome laws they say stifle AI innovation Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words ‘Artificial Intelligence AI’ in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would seek to preempt state … Read more
Epic, Unity strike partnership to bring Unity-made games into Fortnite
A step in Epic’s long-term goal of transforming Fortnite from a battle-royale to a wider social, entertainment hub Epic Games is partnering with Unity Technologies in a move that will allow developers to bring games made with Unity’s engine directly into Fortnite. The integration will place Unity titles alongside Epic’s own experiences and third-party creations … Read more
Yann LeCun, a Pioneering A.I. Scientist, Leaves Meta
Dr. LeCun’s departure follows a shake-up in Meta’s artificial intelligence efforts, as Mark Zuckerberg pushes his company to keep up in the tech race.
Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 65% to $31.9 Billion. Is It Enough for Wall Street?
The company, which makes the computer chips essential to the artificial intelligence boom, also said revenue in its recent quarter rose to $57 billion.
Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI’s Board
Mr. Summers’ departure from the artificial intelligence company’s board followed revelations of his communications with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
How Trump and Nvidia’s C.E.O. Became Partners on the International Stage
Over the last 10 months, President Trump has become close with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, as the company’s chips have become a tool in trade and peace talks.
In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research
Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research.