Apple Reassigns Robotics Division from AI to Hardware Focus

April 24, 2025, 4:20 pm

Apple’s internal shakeup sees its robotics unit shifted away from the AI/ML organization and placed under the hardware division. The reassignment, moving oversight from John Giannandrea to new leadership, signals a renewed focus on product innovation and a faster pace of development amid fierce industry competition.

theinformation.com / Apple Re-Assigns Robotics Division - The Information

appleinsider.com / Apple shifts robotics team away from Giannandrea's AI organization to prioritize hardware

macrumors.com / Apple's Secret Robotics Team Gets New Leadership

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Anthropic launches initiative to study AI model welfare

April 24, 2025, 2:21 pm

In a move that mixes philosophy with tech, Anthropic has kicked off research into whether advanced AI systems might experience something akin to consciousness. The initiative examines ethical and operational implications that arise as models grow ever more sophisticated.

techcrunch.com / Anthropic CEO wants to open the black box of AI models by 2027

the-decoder.com / Anthropic begins research into whether advanced AI could have experiences

techcrunch.com / Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’

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Sam Altman Resigns from Nuclear Startup Oklo

April 22, 2025, 6:20 pm

Sam Altman has stepped down as chairman of the nuclear energy startup Oklo, marking a sudden leadership pivot in the company. The move has raised eyebrows about its future strategy amidst an evolving energy landscape that’s as unpredictable as its chairman’s exit was timely.

techinasia.com / Sam Altman resigns as chairman of nuclear energy firm Oklo

theinformation.com / Sam Altman Steps Down From Nuclear Power Startup - The Information

www.ft.com/ / Sam Altman steps down as chair of nuclear power supplier Oklo to avoid conflict of interest - Financial Times

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Google Antitrust Trial Heats Up With DOJ Demands

April 22, 2025, 6:20 am

During a contentious antitrust trial, Google lambasted the DOJ’s proposals—deeming divestiture demands “extreme” and “fundamentally flawed”—while a Perplexity AI executive urged against a breakup. The legal battle intensifies as both sides trade barbs over remedies with a side of courtroom theatrics.

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arstechnica.com / ChatGPT head tells court OpenAI is interested in buying Chrome

bgr.com / OpenAI says it would buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell it

theverge.com / OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google

techcrunch.com / OpenAI exec says the company would buy Google’s Chrome browser if offered the chance

macrumors.com / OpenAI Wants to Buy Google's Chrome Browser

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