A common view in current machine learning research is that machine learning itself can be used to improve the quality of AI dataset annotations – particularly image captions intended for use in vision-language models (VLMs). This line of thinking is driven by the high cost of…
China’s MCP adoption: AI assistants that actually do things
China’s tech companies will drive adoption of the MCP (Model Context Protocol) standard that transforms AI assistants from simple chatbots into powerful digital helpers. MCP works like a universal connector that lets AI assistants interact directly with favourite apps and services – enabling them to make…
How does AI judge? Anthropic studies the values of Claude
AI models like Anthropic Claude are increasingly asked not just for factual recall, but for guidance involving complex human values. Whether it’s parenting advice, workplace conflict resolution, or help drafting an apology, the AI’s response inherently reflects a set of underlying principles. But how can we…
Huawei to begin mass shipments of Ascend 910C amid US curbs
Huawei is expected to begin large-scale shipments of the Ascend 910C AI chip as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter. While limited quantities have already been delivered, mass deployment would mark an important step for Chinese firms seeking domestic alternatives to…
Google introduces AI reasoning control in Gemini 2.5 Flash
Google has introduced an AI reasoning control mechanism for its Gemini 2.5 Flash model that allows developers to limit how much processing power the system expends on problem-solving. Released on April 17, this “thinking budget” feature responds to a growing industry challenge: advanced AI models frequently…
Terra Security Raises $8M to Redefine Penetration Testing with Agentic AI
Terra Security, a pioneering startup reshaping the cybersecurity landscape with its agentic AI-powered penetration testing platform, has announced an $8 million seed round led by SYN Ventures and FXP Ventures. Additional backing came from Underscore VC and prominent angel investors including ex-Google CISO Gerhard Eschelbeck and…
Next-Gen Phishing: The Rise of AI Vishing Scams
In cybersecurity, the online threats posed by AI can have very material impacts on individuals and organizations around the world. Traditional phishing scams have evolved through the abuse of AI tools, growing more frequent, sophisticated, and harder to detect with every passing year. AI vishing is…
Andy Nightingale, VP of Product Marketing at Arteris – Interview Series
Andy Nightingale, VP of Product Marketing at Arteris is a seasoned global business leader with a diverse background in engineering and product marketing. He’s a Chartered Member of the British Computer Society and the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and has over 35 years of experience in…
Sentra Secures $50M Series B to Safeguard AI-Driven Enterprises in the Age of Shadow Data
In a landmark moment for data security, Sentra, a trailblazer in cloud-native data protection, has raised $50 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to over $100 million. The round was led by Key1 Capital with continued support from top-tier investors like Bessemer Venture…
Google launches A2A as HyperCycle advances AI agent interoperability
AI agents handle increasingly complex and recurring tasks, such as planning supply chains and ordering equipment. As organisations deploy more agents developed by different vendors on different frameworks, agents can end up siloed, unable to coordinate or communicate. Lack of interoperability remains a challenge for organisations,…