Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Midjourney has released a new AI model for producing images, Midjourney V7 The model features improved image quality, prompt understanding, and personalization The new Draft Mode generates lower-quality images far faster and cheaper to allow testing Midjourney has a new model to show off to fans of the AI image generator. Midjourney V7 is the company's first new AI image model in nearly a year, and it comes with some significant upgrades and additional features. View the full article

OpenAI Sora's video generation is still unavailable for new accounts The restrictions follow a week of regular outages affecting all ChatGPT users OpenAI says it's currently "experiencing heavy traffic" ChatGPT is having both a great and terrible start to the month, depending on who you ask. While OpenAI is excited about the popularity of new features like its new native image generation, ChatGPT Plus subscribers are growing increasingly frustrated with the restrictions and patchy performance caused by the chatbot's new wave of popularity – and I'm among them... View the full article

Bloomberg reports Microsoft won't go ahead with multiple data center projects worldwide It's the third report claiming Microsoft's more cautious approach to its data center projects There are indications that we're on the verge of seeing a global capacity glut when it comes to data centers Global stock markets are in turmoil right now as President Donald Trump’s tariffs begin to come into effect - but that’s not the only problem facing the big tech firms. Microsoft is now the focus of a third Bloomberg report detailing pullbacks on its AI data center plans, raising fresh questions about how committed the American tech giant remains to its current level of investment in AI…

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We are excited to announce Amazon Nova Reel 1.1, which enables the generation of multi-shot videos up to 2-minutes in length and style consistency across shots. In addition, Amazon Nova Reel 1.1 provides quality and latency improvements in 6-second single-shot video generation over Amazon Nova Reel 1.0. Multi-shot videos in Amazon Nova Reel 1.1 offers two modes: automated mode and manual mode. In automated mode, users can generate multiple 6-second videos by providing a single prompt and specifying the total video duration, up to 2 minutes. In manual mode, the model provides granular control, allowing users to input a text prompt and an optional image for each 6-second…

Amazon Nova Canvas now supports fine-tuning through Amazon Bedrock, enabling customers to adapt the model to their unique datasets and brand characteristics. With custom model fine-tuning, customers can train the model on their proprietary data to generate fully customized images that align with their specific requirements and style guidelines. Fine-tuned models can be tested and deployed with provisioned throughput for consistent performance. Text-to-image models are transforming how businesses across industries create and edit visual content. From architects visualizing floor plans to fashion designers iterating on new concepts, these models accelerate innovation by …

As these AI agents become more capable of behaving like autonomous actors — clicking, typing, downloading, exfiltrating, or engaging in arguably criminal behavior — they may also become unintended scapegoats or even tools of plausible deniability. The post The AI Alibi Defense: How General-Purpose AI Agents Obscure Criminal Liability appeared first on Security Boulevard. View the full article

OpenAI is considering acquiring the AI hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, according to a new report from The Information. The deal could be worth at least $500 million… This article, "Jony Ive's Latest Project Could Be an AI 'Phone' Without a Screen" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

The Next Evolution in Black-Hat AI A new player has entered the cybercrime AI landscape – Xanthorox AI, a malicious tool that brands itself as the “Killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants.” First spotted in late Q1 2025, Xanthorox began circulating in cybercrime communities across darknet forums and encrypted channels. The system is promoted […] The post Xanthorox AI – The Next Generation of Malicious AI Threats Emerges first appeared on SlashNext. The post Xanthorox AI – The Next Generation of Malicious AI Threats Emerges appeared first on Security Boulevard. View the full article

Meta has released three new Llama 4 LLMs Download Llama 4 Scout and Maverick from llama.com or Hugging Face today You can try Llama 4 right now in WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram Direct Meta has released what it’s calling a new “herd” of Llama 4 models. There are three flavors of the new Llama 4, called Scout, Maverick and Behemoth, and two are available right now for you to try in your Meta apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp... View the full article

AI isn’t waiting for security teams to catch up. It’s running full steam ahead, without any regard for what may stand in its way. The recent security debacle surrounding DeepSeek — where Wiz researchers uncovered extensive vulnerabilities, including exposed databases, weak encryption and susceptibility to AI-model jailbreaking — serves as a stark warning for organizations.. The post DeepSeek Breach Yet Again Sheds Light on Dangers of AI appeared first on Security Boulevard. View the full article

PagerDuty study claims 73% of UK businesses have “fully” integrated GenAI already 55% plan to adopt agentic AI at an “accelerated pace”, report says Early adopters are more likely to continue Three in four (73%) UK businesses have “fully” integrated generative AI tools into their companies as they move from experimentation to implementation, putting the nation ahead of the global average of 63%… View the full article

At Databricks, we believe the future of business intelligence is powered by AI. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the Databricks Smart Business Insights Challenge.View the full article

DeepSeek is just one of the many reasons China's AI growth simply didn't materialize Up to 80% of new data center capacity hasn't been used according to local sources Should this capacity hit the wider market, it could cause a major headache to data center developers China’s AI infrastructure boom is faltering, as according to a report in MIT Technology Review, the country built hundreds of data centers to support its AI ambitions, but many are now sitting unused… View the full article

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Microsoft followed at least one part of my wishlist for its Copilot event when it announced Copilot Vision will be embedded in Windows 11 and the mobile app. Copilot Vision will let the AI actually see what’s on your screen and the world around you. Microsoft first toyed with the idea in Edge, where Copilot could peek at the browser and offer help. But now it’s going system-wide, across apps, websites, and even what your smartphone camera shows on your screen... View the full article

Thousands of enterprises already use Llama models on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to power AI applications, agents, and workflows. Today, we’re excited to partnerView the full article

At Snowflake, we are committed to providing our customers with industry-leading LLMs. We’re pleased to bring Meta’s latest Llama 4 models to Snowflake Cortex AI! Llama 4 models deliver performant inference so customers can build enterprise-grade generative AI applications and deliver personalized experiences. The Llama 4 Maverick and Llama 4 Scout models can be accessed within the secure Snowflake perimeter on Cortex AI. According to Meta, Llama 4 Scout is the best multimodal model in the world in its class and supports an industry-leading context window of up to 10M tokens. According to Meta, these models are trained with large amounts of unlabeled text, image and video…

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South Korean startup FuriosaAI rejected an $800 takeover from Meta Deal collapsed over post-acquisition plans despite above market valuation FuriosaAI chose to stay independent and will launch its RNGD chip this year As demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow, hyperscalers like Meta, Microsoft, and Google are actively working to reduce their reliance on Nvidia’s pricey hardware by developing their own custom silicon. Meta has reportedly begun testing its first in-house AI training chip, as part of a broader push to gain more control over its AI stack. In addition to its internal efforts, Meta has also been exploring acquisitions of promising AI chipmakers to bolste…

Anthropic has launched an AI assistant for colleges called Claude for Education. The new AI aims to help students, faculty, and administrators with everything from tutoring to policy summaries. The new Learning Mode offers Socratic questioning rather than just answering questions. Anthropic has a new version of its AI assistant Claude aimed at the world of higher education. The new Claude for Education model offers universities a way of embedding a less disruptive version of AI into classrooms and offices... View the full article

Adding eyes to artificial intelligence is always a tricky thing. Do you want it to see everything you're doing all the time? Certainly not, but I think most of us agree that an AI visual assist when you need it could come in quite handy. Microsoft's new Copilot Vision may be one of the most promising applications of AI-based visual capabilities I've seen yet. Microsoft unveiled the Copilot Vision update for its Windows App and mobile apps (you can point your camera at things, and Vision can identify them for you) during a splashy, combined Copilot and Microsoft 50th Anniversary event... View the full article

Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration featured several Copilot announcements, including Vision, which lets the AI view your PC desktop or look through your phone camera. View the full article

ChatGPT-5 is delayed by a few months The time will allow OpenAI to better integrate the new model New o3 and o4-mini models to come in a couple of weeks OpenAI has changed its plans and is set to put ChatGPT-5 on hold while releasing new o3 and o4-mini models in the next couple of weeks instead… View the full article

Let me preface this by saying, that when I say I don't care about Copilot, I mean it. I've not owned a Windows PC since 2006, and I've never even installed the Copilot app on my Mac, iPhone, or even Android device. I write about AI for a living, but there are very few AI tools I actually use in my daily life. Usually, I test them for work, come up with article ideas, and write about experiences with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini - but I rarely use AI in my spare time… View the full article

Microsoft’s approach offers a compelling opportunity to secure AI, leverage AI-driven security tools and establish a self-reinforcing ecosystem where AI agents effectively collaborate within defined organizational boundaries The post AI Security Got Complicated Fast. Here’s How Microsoft is Simplifying It appeared first on Security Boulevard. View the full article

Microsoft has upgraded Copilot to make the AI assistant a proactive AI companion Announced as part of Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Copilot Event, these new features will start rolling out today Features include chatbot memory, a research tool, and on-screen awareness to name just a few Microsoft Copilot is taking the leap, transforming from a mere generative AI chatbot to a full-blown AI companion. At least, that's what Microsoft is promising in one of the most significant Copilot updates to date. The changes, which add a wide array of new capabilities and enhance some existing ones, were announced on Friday, April 4, as part of Microsoft's Copilot/50th Anniversary celebr…

Every era has its inflection points—moments when niche technologies suddenly become foundational. Today, AI stands on the brink of a similar leap, evolving from assistants awaiting instruction to agents capable of serving as workplace teammates. At Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, we’re not simply celebrating our history—we’re laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s digital economy with Azure AI Foundry. The AI landscape has become much more complex in the past two years. As models continue to rapidly advance, organizations are balancing how to effectively integrate proprietary data, domain-specific actions, and secure environments with frontier models at the edge in order to …

Microsoft is expanding Copilot's Vision capabilities Soon, it will be able to view and interact with Windows as a whole and apps You could even use it to learn a Photoshop skill It’s a big day for Microsoft – it’s the 50th anniversary of one of the most impactful companies ever, and it’s the day that Copilot gets taken to the next level. Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, is getting more personalized and has a slew of new features… View the full article

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: GitHub Copilot is getting a whole lot more agentic with increased context of your tools and services, powered by the world’s leading models, starting today. 👏 We are excited to roll out agent mode in Visual Studio Code to all users, now complete with MCP support that unlocks access to any context or capabilities you want. What’s more, we are thrilled to release a new open source and local GitHub MCP server, giving you the ability to add GitHub functionality to any LLM tool that supports MCP. 🤖 ... The GitHub BlogVibe coding with GitHub Copilot: Agent mode and MCP suppo...In celebration of MSFT’s 50th anniversary, we’re rolling out Agent …

The new Microsoft Copilot update is available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users with full integration into the Windows OS for a more optimized user experience. View the full article

AI agents develop their own communication channels beyond our monitoring frameworks, we face a pivotal challenge: harnessing their collaborative problem-solving potential while preventing security breaches and compliance violations that could arise when systems start "whispering" among themselves. The post When AI Agents Start Whispering: The Double-Edged Sword of Autonomous Agent Communication appeared first on Security Boulevard. View the full article

The integration of AI into HR is rapidly reshaping how businesses approach employee management. While AI offers significant opportunities for efficiency and innovation, the key challenge is ensuring it complements, rather than replaces, the human element. Many organizations remain in the planning phase, while a select few early adopters are actively experimenting with AI - particularly in recruitment, where both employers and candidates engage in what has been termed an 'AI arms race.' … This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are th…

Amazon Kendra is an AI-powered search service enabling organizations to build intelligent search experiences and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems to power generative AI applications. Starting today, AWS customers in Europe (Ireland) and Asia Pacific (Sydney) regions can use the GenAI Index for RAG and intelligent search. With the Kendra GenAI Index, customers get high out-of-the-box search accuracy powered by the latest information retrieval technologies and semantic models. Kendra GenAI Index supports mobility across AWS generative AI services like Amazon Q Business, giving customers the flexibility to use their indexed content across different use cases. …

Today, Amazon Web Services announced the general availability of Amazon Q Business browser extensions for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge to all Q Business subscribers. Now, all Q Business users can supercharge their browsers’ intelligence and receive context-aware, generative AI assistance directly within their web pages. The Amazon Q Business browser extensions enhance productivity by enabling users to use Amazon Q to summarize web pages, ask questions about web content on their browser, and access their enterprise information without having to leave their web page. With the extensions, professionals can maximize their productivity, streamline the …

Discover how Snowflake's ABM team achieved a 2.3x lift in meetings booked and a 54% increase in CTR by using Snowflake AI for targeted campaigns and more personalized messaging — while optimizing both budget and engagement. We’ve seen how Snowflake AI tools are transforming outcomes for our customers. From saving 4,000 hours a year on manual email intake to treating more patients in emergency rooms to saving 75% of costs, AI in Snowflake is making a real impact on businesses around the world... View the full article

Discover how Snowflake's ABM team achieved a 2.3x lift in meetings booked and a 54% increase in CTR by using Snowflake AI for targeted campaigns and more personalized messaging — while optimizing both budget and engagement. We’ve seen how Snowflake AI tools are transforming outcomes for our customers. From saving 4,000 hours a year on manual email intake to treating more patients in emergency rooms to saving 75% of costs, AI in Snowflake is making a real impact on businesses around the world… View the full article

We’re exploring the frontiers of AGI, prioritizing technical safety, proactive risk assessment, and collaboration with the AI community.View the full article

Our framework enables cybersecurity experts to identify which defenses are necessary—and how to prioritize themView the full article

OpenAI has announced a substantial new funding round, raising $40 billion at a $300 billion post-money valuation. The financing, revealed on March 31, 2025, is backed by SoftBank Group and will be used to advance OpenAI’s research towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), expand compute capacity, and enhance its AI product ecosystem. Scaling Towards AGI The […] The article OpenAI Secures $40 Billion Funding Round Led by SoftBank to Advance AGI Research was originally published on Build5Nines. To stay up-to-date, Subscribe to the Build5Nines Newsletter. View the full article

Simbian, under the leadership of CEO Ambuj Kumar, is hosting an innovative AI Hackathon on April 8, 2025., and participation is limited. The post When AI Fights Back: Simbian’s 2025 Hackathon Challenges Humans to Outsmart the Machines appeared first on Security Boulevard. View the full article

You can use retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to refine and improve the output of a large language model (LLM) without retraining the model. However, many data sources include sensitive information, such as personal identifiable information (PII), that the LLM and its applications should not require or disclose — but sometimes they do. Sensitive information disclosure is one of the OWASP 2025 Top 10 Risks & Mitigations for LLMs and Gen AI Apps. To mitigate this issue, OWASP recommends data sanitization, access control, and encryption. This post shows how HashiCorp Vault’s transit secrets engine can be configured to encrypt and protect sensitive data before sending …

In today’s dynamic business landscape, manufacturers are facing unprecedented pressure. The relentless pace of e-commerce combined with a constant threat of supply chain disruptions, creates a perfect storm. To overcome this complexity, leading manufacturers are leveraging the power of AI and integrated data solutions to not only survive, but thrive. This week, at Hannover Messe, Google Cloud is announcing the latest release of its signature solution, Manufacturing Data Engine (MDE), to help manufacturers unlock the full potential of their operational data and drive AI transformation on-and-off the factory floor faster. We believe it will play a critical role in helping …

Breaking down the data silos between IT (business data) and OT (industrial data) is critical for manufacturers seeking to harness the power of AI for competitive advantage. This week, at Hannover Messe, Google Cloud is excited to announce the latest release of its signature solution, Manufacturing Data Engine, to help manufacturers unlock the full potential of their operational data and drive AI transformation on-and-off the factory floor faster. In 2024, we delivered a number of enhancements to MDE to strengthen the integration between OT and IT data, and with initial technical foundation extensions for MDE to integrate with Cortex Framework. At the same time, the adopti…

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Beginning today, customers can use Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import in the Europe (Frankfurt) region to import and use their customized models alongside existing foundation models via a single, unified API. Customers can access their imported custom models in an on-demand, serverless manner without having to manage the underlying instances. They can accelerate generative AI application development by integrating their imported custom models seamlessly with native Bedrock tools and features like Agents, Knowledge Bases, Guardrails, Evaluation, and Prompt Flows. To get started, visit the Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import page and see the documentation page for more…

Amazon Q Developer is now generally available in Amazon OpenSearch Service, providing a set of AI-assisted features that expedite operational analytics and investigation processes. This release introduces five key AI-assisted features: visualization generation using natural language, intelligent alert summarization with one-step data exploration, query result summary in the Discover page, recommended anomaly detectors, and a dedicated Amazon Q Developer chat interface for OpenSearch-related questions. With Amazon Q Developer, teams can transform natural language inputs into visualizations, gain instant insights from alerts and query results, and streamline anomaly dete…

Over the last couple of years, I’ve seen tech teams go from feeling excited yet overwhelmed by the blistering pace of AI advancement to now helping bend and direct that curve of innovation using the cutting-edge capabilities of Azure AI Foundry. This rapid transformation underscores the critical role of a robust enterprise AI platform to help you push the AI curve. We continually add capabilities to Azure AI Foundry to empower your teams to do just that. That means business leaders in the era of AI have a lot to consider—it’s easy to get lost in the forest when all the new trees keep making it bigger. Today I’m sharing a couple of the most important Azure AI Foundry inn…

According to Gartner®, “Gartner clients now report that 90% or more of their time is spent preparing data (as high as 94% in complex industries) for advanced analytics, data science and data engineering.”1. Last year, we introduced BigQuery data preparation, which helps data analyst teams wrangle data with help from Gemini in BigQuery. With it, the tedious task of data preparation becomes a breeze as Gemini analyzes your data and schema, and offers context-aware suggestions for cleaning, transforming, and enriching your data. BigQuery's approach to data preparation can also help you automate building data pipelines, allowing users with varying technical backgrounds to eff…

Welcome back to season two of GitHub for Beginners, a series designed to help you navigate GitHub more confidently! So far, we’ve explored how to use GitHub Copilot and some of its essential features. Today, we will be learning all about large language models (LLMs) and the basics of prompt engineering. LLMs are powerful, and the way we interact with them via prompts matters. For example, have you ever tried asking an LLM a question, but it can’t really figure out what you’re trying to ask? Understanding the power of prompts (and the limitations that come with them) can help you become even more productive. In this post, we’ll explore: How LLMs work and how prompts are pr…