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Musk’s Grokipedia launches as AI-built rival to Wikipedia
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Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-generated online encyclopedia tied to his xAI chatbot Grok, positioning it as a challenger to Wikipedia. Musk said on X that his goal is to build “an open source, comprehensive collection of all knowledge,” after repeatedly criticizing what he calls Wikipedia’s left-leaning bias.
KDDI partners with Google Cloud Japan on responsible AI search
KDDI announced on October 29 an agreement with Google Cloud Japan to develop a 'responsible' AI search service that displays only content consented to by creators. The service will leverage Google's AI assistant Gemini and is set to launch in spring 2026. It aims to build a generative AI search model that respects copyrights.
Nigeria's ai strategy gains momentum with key investments
Nigeria is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence through its national strategy and recent partnerships. A new report by Microsoft, PwC, and Lagos Business School highlights early successes and outlines a roadmap for broader adoption. The initiative aims to drive economic growth across sectors like agriculture and fintech.
Adobe integrates Google AI models into Creative Cloud
Adobe has announced the integration of third-party AI models from Google into its Creative Cloud suite, expanding beyond its own Firefly technology. This partnership includes access to Gemini, Veo, and Imagen models, along with YouTube integration. The move aims to enhance creative workflows for users.
OpenAI eyes $1 trillion IPO despite quarterly losses
October 30, 2025 19:31ChatGPT outage hits some free users
October 30, 2025 17:39Professors at University of Illinois call out AI-generated student apologies
October 30, 2025 16:26Figma acquires AI-powered content platform Weavy
October 30, 2025 00:51Yelp launches AI assistant emphasizing user reviews
October 29, 2025 23:45Meta denies lawsuit alleging porn downloads for AI training
October 29, 2025 14:37Analogue chips could speed up AI training 1000 times
October 29, 2025 10:28SquareX exposes spoofing vulnerability in AI browsers
Bank of America raises Tesla price target to $471
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Bank of America analyst Federico Merendi has increased the price target for Tesla stock to $471 from $341 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The adjustment reflects stronger progress in Tesla's Robotaxi and Optimus programs, which now account for a significant portion of the company's projected value. This comes amid broader Wall Street optimism about Tesla's AI and autonomy initiatives following its Q3 earnings.
Zoom CEO sees AI enabling three- or four-day workweeks
Zoom's CEO has stated that AI assistants could shorten the working week to three or four days. This comes as automation continues to reshape professional lives. The prediction highlights potential changes in work structures amid advancing technology.
Big tech's emissions dispute ensnares greenhouse gas protocol
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol has issued a request for public comment on emissions accounting, which Google and Microsoft view as a victory in their ongoing conflict with competitors. This clerical-seeming announcement addresses how tech giants calculate carbon emissions from data centers powering AI. The debate has escalated into the international arena.
Canva unveils free unified Affinity app with paid AI tools
Canva has launched a new version of its Affinity creative software, combining Photo, Designer, and Publisher into a single free app called Affinity by Canva. Core features are available at no cost, while generative AI tools require a $120 annual subscription. This update follows Canva's acquisition of Affinity early last year.
OnePlus teases Gemini AI integration for OnePlus 15
OnePlus has announced what it calls the industry's first personalized AI with Google's Gemini for the upcoming OnePlus 15 smartphone. A separate exclusive report reveals the device's global launch date, new colors, and camera features. These details emerged from statements by OnePlus Europe's chief marketing officer.