With the launch of its virtual try-on feature, Google is bringing generative AI to fashion retail in a practical way. The feature, now live in the U.S., lets shoppers use their own photo to see how garments would look on their body in real time. Once users upload a full-body image, Google’s AI technology renders…

Intel is making deep cuts to its manufacturing and staffing plans in an effort to correct years of overinvestment. In its Q2 earnings report, the company announced it’s scrapping projects in Germany and Poland and consolidating testing sites worldwide. The moves follow CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s acknowledgment that Intel’s factory expansion exceeded market needs. Testing operations…

Sam Altman says it’s time to rethink privacy in the age of AI. The OpenAI CEO explained in a podcast that conversations with ChatGPT — even when deeply personal — aren’t currently protected under legal confidentiality rules. Altman pointed out that many people now use AI for mental health advice or relationship guidance. Unlike a…

Mark Zuckerberg has formally confirmed the appointment of Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist at Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Zhao, who was involved in developing OpenAI’s ChatGPT, GPT-4, and the o1 reasoning model, will now lead Meta’s most advanced AI research efforts. Zhao co-founded MSL and has been central to shaping its vision. He will work…

Tesla has only manufactured a few hundred Optimus robots so far this year, well below its target of 5,000 by the end of 2025. Two individuals familiar with production progress confirmed the figures, casting doubt on whether the company can hit its original timeline. The update comes after Tesla reported a 12% revenue decline for…