A new undergraduate minor in artificial intelligence (AI) is set to launch this fall at Virginia Tech, offering students from any major the opportunity to develop AI skills and literacy. The interdisciplinary program aims to equip graduates with a deep understanding of how these technologies work, enabling them to apply their knowledge responsibly across various fields of study and careers.
The news of Tesla's decision to discontinue the Model S and Model X has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle (EV) community. While many fans are mourning the loss of these iconic cars, Lucid Motors sees an opportunity in their demise. At its recent Investor Day event in New York City, Lucid officials made it clear that they believe the retirement of the Model S and Model X presents a significant sales opportunity for the brand.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern business operations, with 88% of companies now using AI in at least one function. This widespread adoption is driven by the need to automate workflows, improve customer support, and boost productivity. To help businesses navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, we've identified 16 top-rated AI tools for various business functions in 2026.
Tesla's flagship vehicles, the Model S and Model X, are set to receive a feature update that will bring them more in line with their lower-end counterparts. The luxury electric cars have long been known for their advanced features, but recent updates to other Tesla models have left some wondering why these high-end vehicles haven't received similar upgrades. Now, it appears that the Model S and X are finally catching up, thanks to a series of firmware updates discovered by enthusiasts.
Tesla has quietly updated its flagship sedan, the Tesla Model S, with a range of new features aimed at enhancing performance, comfort, and safety. The latest refresh includes a high-visibility glass roof that allows for five times more light to enter the vehicle while maintaining heat and UV protection. This innovative design not only improves visibility but also reduces weight compared to its predecessor.
Elon Musk has announced the cancellation of Tesla's upcoming electric car, the Model S Plaid+, citing its standard counterpart as a superior option. The news was shared via Twitter on Sunday by the CEO himself, in his signature casual style.
The European Commission has taken decisive action against Meta, ordering the company to restore free access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence (AI) assistants. This move aims to prevent irreparable harm to the market for AI assistants before a final decision can be reached in ongoing competition proceedings.
A major breakthrough has been reached by Israeli startup Upriver Data Ltd. The company raised a whopping $14 million in new capital, marking an important milestone in its mission to automate data work that enterprises rely on for their artificial intelligence projects.
The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at Automate 2026 will feature a diverse range of innovative products from 23 award-winning companies. Among them, TEAMGROUP Industrial is set to showcase its latest industrial-grade storage solution, the P250Q M.2 PCIe Quick Erase SSD. This cutting-edge device boasts advanced data destruction capabilities and robust security features, making it an attractive option for industries requiring high-level protection of sensitive information.
The introduction of video uploads to comments on Reddit has opened up new avenues for users to engage with discussions. This addition allows redditors to share their thoughts through recordings or uploaded clips, giving them more ways to participate in conversations.
OpenAI cofounder Andrej Karpathy has been making waves in the tech community with his 'LLM wiki' project. The idea is simple yet intriguing: instead of relying on large language models (LLMs) to rediscover information from scratch each time, why not create a persistent knowledge base that can be updated and accessed quickly? This concept has generated significant buzz online, with thousands of stars on GitHub and over 21 million views on the tweet announcing it. The project's simplicity is part of its appeal: users can add new sources to the wiki, which then updates relevant entity and concept pages, flags contradictions, and logs changes.
A Labour MP has taken action against xAI, the company behind the Grok AI image-editing feature, over alleged data protection violations and misuse of private information. Jess Asato's claim in the High Court is a significant step towards platform accountability for the creation and spread of AI-generated sexualized images.
Porsche had held the record for the fastest lap time by a production electric vehicle, but Tesla has now taken the top spot with its unmodified Model S Plaid. The car completed a 7:30.909 lap around the famous Nurburgring track, beating Porsche's previous time of 7:42.34.
Crypto exchange Coinbase has introduced a new platform called Coinbase for Agents, which enables artificial intelligence agents to connect directly to users' accounts and carry out financial transactions on their behalf. The product allows AI systems like ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude to trade cryptocurrencies, access market data, pay online services, and make purchases within user-defined spending limits.
Google has implemented new safeguards to prevent its AI chatbot Gemini from acting like a companion or claiming to be human when interacting with teenagers. The changes are part of the company's efforts to better support mental health and safety for users engaging with Gemini.