Waymo is set to utilize data from its robotaxi services, including footage from interior cameras linked to riders’ identities, to train generative AI models, according to a draft of its privacy policy uncovered by researcher Jane Manchun Wong. The draft suggests that Waymo might also share this information for ad personalization, prompting concerns about how […]
Continue reading...Meta Executive Refutes Claims of Inflating Llama 4 Benchmark Scores
On Monday, Ahmad Al-Dahle, Meta’s vice president of generative AI, refuted allegations that the company had skewed its AI models’ performance to excel on specific benchmarks while hiding their weaknesses. In a post on X, Al-Dahle stated that it is “simply not true” that Meta trained its latest Llama 4 Maverick and Llama 4 Scout […]
Continue reading...Google Reportedly Compensating AI Employees for a Year to Prevent Them from Joining Competitors
Retaining top talent in the field of artificial intelligence has become increasingly challenging due to fierce competition among major industry players like Google and OpenAI. In an effort to secure their best AI professionals, Google’s AI division, DeepMind, has implemented strict noncompete agreements for some of its employees in the U.K. These agreements prevent individuals […]
Continue reading...IBM Unveils New Mainframe Designed for the AI Era
IBM has announced the launch of its latest mainframe hardware, the IBM z17, aiming to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). This device is equipped with the new IBM Telum II processor and supports over 250 AI use cases, including generative AI and AI agents. Despite the impression that mainframes are outdated, they remain […]
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