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Google’s SIMA 2 agent uses Gemini to reason and act in virtual world
Google DeepMind has introduced a research preview of SIMA 2, the latest evolution of its generalist AI agent, which incorporates the advanced language and reasoning capabilities of Gemini, Google’s large language model. Unlike its predecessor, SIMA 2 moves beyond just following instructions to truly understanding and interacting dynamically with its environment. The original SIMA was…
Read MoreAI Chat Privacy At Risk—Microsoft Uncovers Whisper Leak Side-Channel Attack
Microsoft has uncovered a privacy vulnerability dubbed Whisper Leak that can inadvertently reveal the subjects you discuss with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, despite the fact that your conversations are encrypted. This flaw allows observers of your internet connection to potentially deduce whether you are discussing sensitive topics like financial crimes, political issues, or other…
Read MoreSam Altman says OpenAI has $20B ARR and about $1.4 trillion in data center commitments
Throughout 2025, OpenAI has consistently secured multibillion-dollar agreements related to data centers, demonstrating an aggressive expansion strategy. In a detailed statement shared on X, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, provided clarity on the company’s financial trajectory, projecting an annualized revenue run rate exceeding $20 billion by year-end, with ambitions to scale into the hundreds of billions…
Read MoreAmazon says its AI shopping assistant Rufus is so effective it’s on pace to pull in an extra $10 billion in sales
Amazon has revealed a remarkable estimate regarding the financial impact of its AI-driven shopping assistant, Rufus, projecting that the chatbot will contribute an additional $10 billion in annual sales. This insight was shared by CEO Andy Jassy during the company’s third-quarter earnings call, where he highlighted key metrics showcasing Rufus’s growing importance in shaping customer…
Read MoreAI browsers are a cybersecurity time bomb
Web browsers are becoming increasingly interactive, and this trend accelerated recently with the introduction of advanced AI features by OpenAI and Microsoft, such as ChatGPT Atlas and Edge’s “Copilot Mode.” These new capabilities enable browsers to answer questions, summarize content, and even perform tasks autonomously. While still imperfect, they point toward a future where browsers…
Read MoreDirectors View
By Johan de Villiers. Welcome to our latest quarterly newsletter. In our final newsletter for 2025, I decided to do a bit of research on something called, the “Cargo Cult” from World War II and how that translates into the modern day frenzy of building massive, energy hungry datacentres, fuelled by an over-abundance of AI…
Read MoreChina Dives in on the World’s First Wind-Powered Undersea Data Center
The $226 million project uses ocean breezes and seawater to stay cool. China has completed the first phase of construction of what it claims is the … Read More
Read MoreThe true cost of AI cost-cutting: why businesses must consider the human impact
It’s a catch-22: AI adoption among businesses of most, if not all kinds, is now a competitive must – yet it’s not a panacea and the human cost can be … Read More
Read MoreNo one pays ransomware demands anymore – so attackers have a new goal
Ransomware payments were made in around 85% of attacks in 2019. But things have changed dramatically since then. Here’s why. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a … Read More
Read MoreNvidia Bets the Future on a Robot Workforce
From surgical robots to humanoid robot fleets for household chores, here’s what Nvidia announced about its robots at GTC. Nvidia is betting on an … Read More
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