Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News
Alibaba Advances in Consumer AI with Qwen Chatbot Upgrade
Alibaba launched a major upgrade to its Qwen chatbot in November, pushing into consumer AI with an international version planned. This keeps Alibaba competitive in AI amid cloud momentum. Qwen's model cadence addresses gaps in consumer mindshare.
Cisco Projects $3 Billion AI Infrastructure Revenue in FY2026
Cisco expects $3 billion in AI infrastructure revenue from hyperscalers next year, having secured over $2 billion in AI orders in FY2025. The company is launching AI compute closer to data sources. Reuters highlights these developments ahead of Dec. 26 trading.
Broadcom Deepens OpenAI Partnership in Custom Silicon Race
Reuters reports Broadcom's role in multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure deals, including OpenAI's custom silicon push. This intensifies competition as AI spending accelerates. Investors eye 2026 revenue implications from AI backlog.
University of Michigan AI Diagnoses Heart Disease from EKG
Researchers developed an AI model that detects coronary microvascular dysfunction using a 10-second EKG strip. It offers quick, non-invasive diagnosis previously requiring expensive imaging. This breakthrough aids hospitals lacking specialized equipment.
AI-Designed Molecule Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Chemotherapy
AI created a novel molecule targeting tumor resistance, enhancing chemotherapy effectiveness for pancreatic cancer. Machine learning identified structures humans might miss. This promises higher survival rates for aggressive cancers.
DeepSeek Releases Open-Source Large Model DeepSeek-R1
Chinese startup DeepSeek launched DeepSeek-R1 in January, achieving top performance via algorithm optimization under limited compute. It shifts AI race to efficiency. Named top sci-tech news in China and internationally.
Peking University Unveils High-Precision Analog AI Chip
A scalable analog matrix computing chip outperforms GPUs by up to 1,000 times in energy efficiency and throughput. This enables new large-scale scientific applications. Released in October as key 2025 breakthrough.
Rise of Agentic AI Redefines 2025 Technology Landscape
2025 saw agentic AI evolve from experiments to real deployment across industries as personal assistants. Shifts in compute to edge and decentralized clouds enable real-time analytics. This accelerates autonomous operations in manufacturing and logistics.
24 Groundbreaking AI Papers from Dec 16 Highlight Reasoning Advances
arXiv papers cover LLMs achieving 66% on PhD math proofs, 53.8% on ARC-AGI, and sparse multi-modal systems for Alzheimer’s. Themes include agentic AI, optimization, and healthcare applications. Video summary released Dec 26.
AI Supercharges Biggest Corporate Deals of 2025
US corporates invested billions in AI frontrunners, boosting energy sectors indirectly. AI directly and indirectly drove major funding rounds. Deep-pocketed firms fueled the year's largest transactions.
Fujitsu and Kirin Develop AI Model Linking Gut Health to Brain Function
AI-based Quantitative Systems Pharmacology model simulates food impacts on cognition via gut. It identifies functional foods rapidly, cutting clinical trial costs. Breakthrough announced Dec 2.
Purdue's RAPTOR AI Achieves 97.6% Accuracy in Chip Defect Detection
RAPTOR uses X-ray imaging and ML for non-destructive semiconductor inspection. It outperforms traditional methods, reducing yield loss. Released October 6 as manufacturing game-changer.