Silicon Valley startup Scout AI has officially emerged from stealth mode with an ambitious vision: to revolutionize modern defense through AI-powered robotic systems. Backed by $15 million in funding and support from the U.S. Department of Defense, the company is making headlines with its early prototypes of autonomous machines that could reshape the future of warfare. From Stealth to Spotlight Founded by a team of engineers and defense technology experts, Scout AI has spent the last two years quietly developing what it calls the “Fury AI” platform. The software is designed to operate a range of autonomous military vehicles—including aerial…
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The Chinese government has officially implemented a sweeping new regulation requiring that all AI-generated content be clearly marked as such, a move aimed at enhancing transparency, curbing misinformation, and strengthening state control over rapidly advancing generative technologies. Announced by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the new rule mandates that any text, image, video, or audio created by artificial intelligence must carry a visible label indicating its non-human origin. The regulation applies across platforms, including social media, news outlets, search engines, and online forums, and affects both domestic and foreign companies operating within the Chinese internet ecosystem. “The labeling of…
AI and Software Stocks Poised for Major Gains in 2025, Wedbush Predicts Technology stocks are expected to surge by 25% in 2025 as the new U.S. administration implements a more relaxed regulatory approach, according to analysts at Wedbush. The firm believes the ongoing AI revolution will create a wave of winners, with Nvidia Corporation (NVDA +0.63%) leading the charge. In a note to clients on Tuesday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives highlighted that software companies are finally beginning to join the AI-driven market rally. “The time has come for the broader software sector to fully embrace the AI revolution. We are…
Google is introducing a new AI-powered experiment designed to help people explore a wider range of career possibilities. In a blog post on Wednesday, the company unveiled “Career Dreamer,” a tool that analyzes your experiences, education, skills, and interests to identify career paths that might be a strong match for you. With Career Dreamer, users can leverage AI to generate a personalized career identity statement by selecting their current and past job roles, skills, experiences, education, and interests. Google suggests that this statement can be added to a résumé or used as a guide for interview discussions. The tool presents…
Getaround, a company that allows vehicle owners to rent out their cars, trucks, and SUVs to others, is shutting down its U.S. operations just one year after reducing its North American workforce by 30% as part of a restructuring effort. Its HyreCar business, acquired in 2023 for $9.45 million, will also be closing. According to a regulatory filing on Wednesday and an email sent to U.S. customers, Getaround is now shifting its focus to its European business, which operates in six countries: Norway, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria. In an email obtained by TechCrunch, the company urged customers to…
AI-Powered Legal Tech on the Rise: Luminance Secures $75M in Series C Funding Generative AI has been making significant strides in understanding and analyzing dense, complex texts. This advancement has proven to be a game-changer for startups tackling one of the most intricate areas of text-based work: the legal industry. As AI technology continues to evolve, the legal tech sector has experienced a surge in activity, with several companies securing substantial funding to revolutionize how legal professionals handle contracts and other legal documents. Recent examples of this trend include Eudia, which raised $105 million just last week; London-based Genie AI,…
As expected, Apple unveiled the long-awaited refresh of its budget-friendly smartphone on Tuesday. However, the fourth-generation device comes with a major twist—Apple has dropped the SE branding, aligning it more closely with its flagship lineup. Now dubbed the iPhone 16e, the new model starts at $599 and will begin shipping on February 28. The standout feature of the 16e is Apple Intelligence, the company’s response to AI-powered services like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. This technology relies on small models that can run locally on the device, enabling users to generate text summaries, compose emails, and create images without requiring…
To protect itself from potential hostile takeover attempts in the future, OpenAI is reportedly considering granting special voting rights to its nonprofit board, according to a new report from the Financial Times. These special rights would enable the board to override major investors, ensuring it retains some control even after OpenAI completes its transition to a for-profit structure. Originally founded as a nonprofit, OpenAI shifted to a “capped-profit” model in 2019. Now, the company is undergoing another restructuring, this time into a public benefit corporation. Last week, a group of investors, led by billionaire Elon Musk, made a $97.4 billion…
Uber Eats Expands Autonomous Deliveries with Avride Robots in Jersey City Uber Eats customers in Jersey City now have the option to receive their orders via Avride’s autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, marking another step in Uber’s growing investment in self-driving technology. The rollout, which began this week in New Jersey, is part of Uber’s broader push into autonomous vehicles and further strengthens its collaboration with Avride. Currently, Uber operates autonomous vehicle (AV) services in 11 cities through six different partners, including Cartken, Coco, Nuro, and Serve Robotics. The company is also preparing to integrate Waymo’s autonomous taxis into its app…
Are you a content creator or marketer looking to enhance your content production? Curious about how AI can help you generate high-quality content more efficiently? In this article, we’ll explore the top AI tools designed for research, image creation, video production, and audio generation, helping you streamline your creative workflow. Who Should Use AI-Powered Content Creation Tools? Not every content creator necessarily needs AI tools, but according to AI tools expert Matt Wolfe, integrating AI into content production is no longer optional for businesses focused on digital content. “If you’re a business owner and content is your business, and you’re…