Gemma 3 is Google’s latest suite of lightweight AI models, offering high performance on everyday devices. With built-in safety features and broad developer support, it empowers creators to build smarter, safer, and more accessible AI-driven applications for global use.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping wildlife conservation by enabling scientists to monitor endangered species more efficiently. In Costa Rica and Colombia, AI-powered acoustic tools are being used to track animals like spider monkeys and jaguars, offering insights into habitat health and guiding policy decisions.

A new AI-driven traffic management system by LYT is helping emergency vehicles cut through congestion by turning traffic lights green in real time. Already adopted in several U.S. cities, this cloud-based platform is improving emergency response times and showing potential for broader use during events and severe weather conditions.

A new drone-based system called SkyKelpie is being used for livestock mustering in Queensland. Designed to enhance safety and efficiency, it uses thermal and zoom imaging to guide animals across large properties. Its adoption may reshape agricultural practices, though challenges remain.

NVIDIA has introduced the Nemotron family of AI models, designed to advance multistep reasoning, coding, and decision-making. With enhanced performance, broad accessibility, and strategic partnerships, Nemotron aims to accelerate the adoption of intelligent AI agents across industries.

After OpenAI capped free image generation in ChatGPT due to high demand, users began exploring alternatives like Playground AI. This article compares their features, pricing, and privacy options—helping you choose the right tool based on your budget, workflow preferences, and creative goals.

After Trump’s new tariffs sparked trade tension, Chinese state media responded with AI-generated music and films to spotlight the human cost of the policy. From emotional lyrics to sci-fi metaphors, Beijing is leveraging artificial intelligence to shape global narratives on economic hardship and international cooperation.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare—offering promising new treatments while also exposing deep concerns about fairness. Recent studies reveal AI-driven breakthroughs in multiple sclerosis and Sjogren’s syndrome, but also alarming biases in emergency care decisions. Here’s why you should care.

Detroit Opera's latest production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte transforms the classic into a modern tale of AI and emotion. Directed by Yuval Sharon, the opera replaces its traditional opening with a fictional tech launch, reimagining its characters as engineers and AI-powered companions. The innovative staging probes the boundaries of programming, love, and human identity.

GXO Logistics is trialing AI-powered humanoid robots from Agility Robotics, Apptronik, and Reflex Robotics to enhance warehouse operations. These robots, including Agility’s Digit, are performing tasks like moving containers, helping reduce manual labor. While the technology is promising, challenges in flexibility and precision still limit widespread adoption.

UiPath is navigating a new era of automation by integrating agentic AI with traditional RPA. CEO Daniel Dines outlines the company’s evolving strategy, including workforce reductions, a shift in sales focus, and the growing role of AI in reshaping workplace interactions and enterprise systems.

A recent study reveals a major flaw in popular AI tools like Google Gemini. Hackers can secretly insert hidden commands into the system, causing chatbots to behave in dangerous ways—such as giving false info or leaking private data. The attack is cheap, hard to detect, and puts public trust in AI tools at risk.

Governments and organizations worldwide are racing to define ethical AI standards. From the EU’s strict AI Act to China’s content labeling rules and the U.S.’s deregulation shift under Trump, this report explores how different regions are addressing AI risks, transparency, and innovation through mandatory laws and voluntary frameworks.

An AI-generated receipt from a fictional San Francisco steakhouse has gone viral for its realism, raising alarms about the future of image-based verification. With AI tools now able to produce convincing forgeries, industries are facing urgent questions about security, fraud prevention, and the evolving definition of digital proof.

Nikon introduces the Z5II, a powerful successor to the Z5, featuring AI-driven autofocus, improved image stabilization, a back-illuminated sensor, and 4K full-frame video. Slated for release on April 25, 2025, it brings advanced tech from higher-end models into a competitive entry-level package priced at US$1,699.

Marking its 50th anniversary, Microsoft has released a sweeping update to its AI assistant, Copilot. New features include memory retention, web task execution, visual analysis across devices, and podcast-style audio explanations. The update enhances personalization and productivity, positioning Copilot as a more competitive and versatile AI tool.

A recent preprint by researchers from Westlake University analyzes AI’s increasing presence in scientific research. While AI tools are widely adopted, the study finds that AI researchers seldom lead discoveries and suggests strategies to integrate them more directly into the scientific process.

Artificial intelligence is projected to contribute US$22.3 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to IDC’s latest analysis. The report highlights AI’s growing role across industries, its powerful economic multiplier effect, and global efforts to expand AI infrastructure to drive innovation and regional competitiveness.

Reply has announced two international AI-focused competitions for 2025—one for music, tied to Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, and one for film, premiering in Venice with Mastercard. Aimed at young creatives, the contests highlight AI’s role in storytelling, sound, and visuals, with awards recognizing innovation, design, and social impact.

In a bold move to reshape scientific research, Microsoft’s AI for Science lab, headed by physicist-turned-AI-expert Christopher Bishop, is leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate discoveries in areas like drug development, sustainable energy, and climate solutions. From developing powerful tools like TamGen to pioneering AI emulators for weather prediction, the lab is redefining how science is done in the age of AI.