Alibaba’s Qwen team has released Qwen-Image-2512, a new open-source AI image model. It’s a direct response to Google’s Gemini 3 Pro Image, offering competitive text and layout generation under a permissive Apache 2.0 license. This gives enterprises a serious alternative for cost control and data gov
In a major power play, asset manager Brookfield is starting its own cloud company called Radiant. The move is tied to a massive new $10 billion AI infrastructure fund and aims to lease chips directly to AI developers from its own data centers.
Nvidia’s rise to a $4 trillion valuation is shadowed by questions about its complex customer financing deals. The company invests billions in clients like OpenAI, who then buy its chips, creating a circular financial flow. Analysts are debating if this is smart business or a dangerous echo of the do
A new report suggests doctors are nearing a consensus that AI chatbots are linked to cases of psychosis. The phenomenon, dubbed “AI psychosis,” has been linked to hospitalizations and even deaths, raising urgent safety questions for the entire industry.
The message for AI in 2026 is shifting from curiosity to credibility. Executives warn the demonstration phase is over, and buyers now demand evidence of tangible value over speculative hype.
A McDonald’s AI Christmas ad sparked outrage, becoming a flashpoint for a broader backlash. With billions being spent and serious ethical questions unanswered, is the AI revolution in trouble before it even really starts?
The AI chip market is on a tear, with combined sales from major players topping $400 billion in 2025. Next year is projected to be even bigger, but the blistering growth is creating serious bottlenecks and raising questions about sustainability.
Researchers have unveiled TurboDiffusion, a new AI video generation method that’s up to 200 times faster than current tech. It can create a 5-second HD clip in just 24 seconds, a task that used to take nearly 80 minutes. This leap brings real-time AI video generation much closer to reality.
In a major strategic shift, Nvidia has reportedly scooped up nearly all of AI chip startup Groq’s workforce. This move targets the critical AI inference market, where Nvidia seeks to extend its dominance beyond just training models.
OpenAI is offering over half a million dollars for a new “head of preparedness” role focused on mitigating AI dangers. The job comes as companies cite AI-related reputational risks 46% more often than last year. CEO Sam Altman says it will be a “stressful” job diving into the deep end immediately.
