The Allen Institute for AI’s CEO, Ali Farhadi, has been named to Business Insider’s list of the 25 most influential people in AI. The recognition specifically credits Ai2’s mission to make AI research “open and accessible.” This comes as the debate between open and closed AI models intensifies.
Google announced a suite of new AI features for Gmail, powered by Gemini. This includes summarizing long threads, drafting emails, and a new “AI Inbox” that acts as a proactive assistant. The basic features are free and rolling out now, with more advanced tools for paid subscribers.
The relentless demand for AI infrastructure is creating a severe memory shortage, and PC makers are feeling the heat. Prices for RAM and SSDs are surging, leading to immediate price hikes and potentially derailing the long-awaited business PC refresh cycle.
A new report gathers predictions from top OT security executives on how AI will reshape industrial cybersecurity next year. The consensus? Unchecked deployment is setting the stage for major breaches, legal battles, and a scramble for governance. The wild west phase is ending.
Google is introducing new AI-powered features to Gmail, aiming to help users manage their inboxes. However, the most advanced capabilities, like asking questions about your emails, are reserved for paying subscribers.
AMD is planning to launch socketed desktop versions of its Ryzen AI 400 mobile processors in Q2 2026. Executives hinted this could open the door for DIY builders to buy the laptop chips directly and install them in desktop PCs, a previously impossible feat.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Serve Robotics’ delivery robot at CES 2026, saying “I love those guys.” Analysts are now bullish, with one seeing 98.5% upside. The stock is up 25% this year but remains volatile.
Lenovo is making a major push into AI inference hardware with new purpose-built servers. This comes as the inferencing market, distinct from AI training, is forecast for massive growth. But can they stand out in a crowded field?
Silicon Republic has published a strict AI usage policy for its newsroom. The policy completely bans AI from writing any editorial content or creating authentic photography. AI tools are only permitted for support functions like transcribing interviews or organizing data.
Utah is the first state to allow an AI to renew prescriptions for chronic conditions. The pilot program with startup Doctronic will initially cost patients $4 per renewal. But the move brings serious concerns about medical errors and algorithmic bias.
