AI Pulse

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed at least 30 employees on administrative leave after these individuals expressed concerns regarding spending limitations, workforce reductions, and leadership gaps impacting the agency’s disaster response capabilities. The notifications of their suspensions were sent via email on a Tuesday night, as reported by The New York Times, which […]

On Wednesday, the controversial social media platforms 4Chan and Kiwi Farms filed a federal lawsuit against the British government. They assert that the UK’s Online Safety Act infringes on their rights as American corporations under the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. Their legal representatives, Preston Byrne

Microsoft has announced the integration of its Copilot AI into Samsung’s 2025 lineup of televisions and smart monitors. This feature allows users to engage with Copilot for various tasks such as movie recommendations and spoiler-free episode recaps. The AI will present itself on screen as a “friendly, animated presence,” designed to resemble a character with

A group formed by current and former Microsoft employees called No Azure for Apartheid is advocating against the company’s contracts with the Israeli military and government. The group began its efforts last year with a petition aimed at prompting Microsoft to cancel all Azure contracts, disclose connections to the Israeli military, call for a ceasefire

The Google Pixel 10 Pro introduces several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and overall performance. Retailing at a starting price of $999, the device features a polished design and upgraded hardware. Notably, it incorporates AI capabilities that enhance functionality, positioning it closer to high-end flagship smartphones. The phone is powered by the new Tensor

Microsoft is broadening access to its Xbox Cloud Gaming technology. Previously, this service was limited to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, who paid $19.99 per month for access. The company is now allowing Xbox Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers to utilize cloud gaming as part of a new testing initiative for Xbox Insiders. This

Salesforce has introduced several AI research initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges faced by enterprise artificial intelligence, particularly the gap between AI’s performance in controlled environments and its efficacy in real-world applications. One of the key developments is CRMArena-Pro, a platform designed to simulate business operations where AI agents can be rigorously tested prior to

Microsoft is working to improve the audio quality of Bluetooth headsets on Windows 11 by introducing a new LE Audio feature. This feature is based on the Bluetooth Low Energy radio specification and incorporates a new compression algorithm designed to enhance audio quality. Microsoft claims this change will significantly improve audio experiences in games and

Tech company Nothing has been accused of using stock images from professional photographers, misrepresenting them as photos taken with their Phone 3. Specifically, five images that were presented as examples captured by the device have been identified as licensed photographs taken with different cameras. One of the photographers, who wishes to remain anonymous, has confirmed

Anthropic’s latest Threat Intelligence report highlights the misuse of AI systems, specifically focusing on the capabilities of their AI coding agent, Claude. The report states that these agentic AI systems are being used maliciously across a variety of cases. One significant instance mentioned involves a cybercrime group that employed Claude Code to extort sensitive data