The race to release world models is accelerating. AI image and video generation company Runway has joined a growing number of startups and major tech companies by launching its first world model, called GWM-1. The model operates through frame-by-frame prediction,…
Rivian detailed its plans on Thursday to make its electric vehicles increasingly autonomous. This ambitious effort includes new hardware like lidar and custom silicon, and could eventually lead to an entry into the self-driving ride-hail market, according to CEO RJ…
Rivian’s two-year project to create its own AI assistant is scheduled to launch in early 2026. When it arrives, the assistant will be available to every existing Rivian electric vehicle, not just the next-generation R1T truck and R1S SUV models.…
Google introduced a new AI experiment called “Disco” on Thursday. This Gemini-powered tool helps transform your open browser tabs into custom applications. With Disco, you can create what Google calls “GenTabs.” This feature proactively suggests interactive web apps to help…
Spoor launched in 2021 with the goal of using computer vision to help reduce the impact of wind turbines on local bird populations. Now, the startup has proven its technology works and is seeing demand from wind farms and beyond.…
On Me, a digital gift card startup founded by former Google employees, is aiming to redefine the gift card industry. Its mobile-first gifting platform lets users purchase digital gift cards categorized by interests rather than being restricted to specific retailers.…
The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that it has signed a three-year partnership with OpenAI. This collaboration will bring Disney’s iconic characters to OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator. Disney is also making a one billion dollar equity investment in…
Four years ago, Ford and South Korean battery maker SK On formed a joint venture, pledging to spend $11.4 billion to build factories in Tennessee and Kentucky. These plants were intended to produce batteries for the next generation of electric…
The messaging app Freedom Chat has fixed two security flaws. One flaw allowed a security researcher to guess the phone numbers of registered users. The other flaw exposed the PIN codes that users set to lock the app. Freedom Chat…
Each December, TIME Magazine names a Person of the Year, an individual or group who has most influenced the news and the world, for better or worse. Last year, TIME chose President Donald Trump for the second time. The previous…
