Apple plans to automatically enable its artificial intelligence (AI) feature, Apple Intelligence, for eligible users in the upcoming updates for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3. According to release notes discovered by 9to5Mac, both new users and those upgrading to the latest operating system will automatically experience the powerful capabilities of Apple Intelligence. Image source note: Image generated by AI.

At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Google DeepMind's CEO Demis Hassabis stated that the first drugs designed with the help of artificial intelligence could begin clinical trials by 2025. Hassabis also heads Isomorphic Labs, a drug research company under DeepMind. He stated, "Our plan is to have some AI-designed drugs enter clinical trials by the end of this year."

Against the backdrop of rising labor costs, the UK retail industry is rapidly moving towards an era of automation. From electronic shelf labels to self-checkout machines, many new technologies are gradually transforming the familiar supermarket shopping experience. With the national minimum wage increase and higher employer national insurance contributions, retailers are significantly increasing their investments in automation technology, hoping to address the rising labor costs by improving production efficiency. Recent holiday trading updates show that investment in automation has become a focal point for major retailers. A survey indicates that nearly one-third of retail financial leaders...

Recently, Apple Inc. announced the suspension of all news and entertainment app summary notifications in the latest developer previews of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 due to severe misinformation in AI-generated news summaries. This adjustment stems from a complaint made by the BBC, which pointed out that Apple’s AI system seriously distorted facts in a report, falsely claiming that Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, chose to shoot.

Recently, researchers at Keele University developed a new AI tool capable of identifying fake news with an accuracy of up to 99%, providing crucial support in combating online misinformation. The research team includes Dr. Uchenna Anie from the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, Dr. Sangeeta Sangeeta, and Dr. Patricia Aso-Ayobode. The team employed various machine learning techniques to design a model that scans news content and assesses its credibility. The researchers used an 'ensemble voting' technique, which...

Luma AI recently launched its latest video generation model Ray2 on its Dream Machine generative AI video creation platform, which has attracted widespread attention in the industry. Since the release of Dream Machine last summer, the AI video field has seen rapid changes in just seven months, with many new models emerging, including Runway, Kling, OpenAI's Sora, and Google's Veo2.

Today, iFLYTEK officially launched its latest research and development achievement, the Starfire simultaneous translation voice model, marking the debut of the first domestic large model with end-to-end speech simultaneous translation capabilities. This innovative technology has significantly improved the translation performance across all scenes compared to iFLYTEK's previous translation technologies, and has greatly shortened the end-to-end response time.

Beijing Super Dad Education Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced the completion of its angel round financing, becoming the first publicly announced AI project to receive investment in 2025. The company revealed that its launched AI Q&A machine 'Xiao Chuang' has achieved nearly 10,000 units sold within one quarter of its release and has maintained a state of sustained profitability. Super Dad Education Technology Co., Ltd. stated that becoming the first financing case in the AI field in 2025 fully demonstrates the company's strong recognition of its innovation capabilities and market potential. The company indicated that it will continue to strengthen the 'Xiao Chuang' AI Q&A machine.

FF has announced a series of in-vehicle software updates for its flagship model, the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance. These updates are designed to enhance the in-car entertainment experience and user control functions, further improving the vehicle's revolutionary user experience and creating a mobile, interconnected, intelligent, and luxurious Third AI Space. The updates take effect immediately via OTA (Over-The-Air), optimizing vehicle interaction for a more intuitive and convenient operation.

Colin Angle, co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, has announced his return to the robotics field by founding a new startup, Familiar Machines & Magic, focused on developing an innovative home health and wellness robot. According to the Boston Globe, this robot may take the form of an animal or 'pet', aiming to provide companionship to family members while assisting in health management. Familiar Machines & Magic