OpenAI launched its latest frontier model, GPT-5.2, on Thursday amid increasing competition from Google. The company pitched it as its most advanced model yet, designed for developers and everyday professional use. GPT-5.2 is coming to ChatGPT paid users and developers…
Google is updating its AI try-on feature to let you virtually try on clothes using just a selfie. In the past, users had to upload a full-body picture of themselves. Now, they can use a selfie and Google’s Gemini 2.5…
Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google on Wednesday, alleging that the tech giant has infringed on its copyrights. Disney is accusing Google of copyright infringement on a massive scale, claiming it has used AI models and services to commercially…
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…
