Alibaba Group anonymously releases new AI video generation model: Report
Alibaba Group has anonymously released a new AI video generation model called Happyhorse-1.0, according to a report by The Information.
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The Download: AstroTurf wars and exponential AI growth
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that…
The Download: water threats in Iran and AI’s impact on what entrepreneurs make
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Desalination plants in the Middle East are increasingly vulnerable As the conflict in Iran has escalated,…
Russia sees China’s WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger
The Kremlin is pushing Russians to use Max instead of Telegram, currently the country’s most popular messaging app, but is facing stiff resistance from users, who argue that Max lags far behind its rival in terms of functionality.
Sixteen new START.nano companies are developing hard-tech solutions with the support of MIT.nano
MIT.nano has announced that 16 startups became active participants in its START.nano program in 2025, more than doubling the number of new companies from the previous year. Aimed at speeding the transition of hard-tech innovation to market, START.nano supports new…
The Download: AI’s impact on jobs, and data centres in space
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The one piece of data that could actually shed light on your job and AI Within Silicon Valley’s…
AI networking firm Aria Networks raises $125 million in funding
Aria’s network is designed to work with any AI chip on the market, Nvidia Google, giving companies the flexibility to upgrade or switch hardware over time without overhauling their entire network infrastructure.
Helping data centers deliver higher performance with less hardware
To improve data center efficiency, multiple storage devices are often pooled together over a network so many applications can share them. But even with pooling, significant device capacity remains underutilized due to performance variability across the devices. MIT researchers have…
Meet the new AI coworker who won’t stop snitching to your boss
Kuse AI’s “Junior,” an AI employee, is revolutionising workplaces by proactively managing tasks, drafting proposals, and monitoring communications. This virtual colleague, costing $2,000 monthly, integrates with company systems and relentlessly nudges human employees to close gaps. While praised for efficiency,…
AI is changing how small online sellers decide what to make
For years Mike McClary sold the Guardian LTE Flashlight, a heavy-duty black model, online through his small outdoor brand. The product, designed for brightness and durability, became one of his most popular items ever. Even after he stopped offering it…