AI Models

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning NVIDIA Boosts Robotics and Autonomous Driving with New Open-Source AI Models NVIDIA has released a powerful suite of open-source artificial intelligence models, datasets, and development tools designed to accelerate advancements in robotics and autonomous driving. This release features the Nemotron model family for agentic AI, now with enhanced components for speech recognition and safety, alongside the Cosmos world foundation models for physical AI. These models improve perception and synthetic data generation. A standout component is the Alpamayo family, a vision-language-action model for reasoning-based autonomous driving, enabling vehicles to process and explain complex driving scenarios. Furthermore, NVIDIA introduced Isaac GR00T N1.6, an open vision-language-action model for humanoid robots that seamlessly integrates visual perception with action planning. To bolster development, the company also launched AlpaSim, an open-source simulation framework for rigorously evaluating autonomous vehicle models. ...

EU Investigates Meta’s WhatsApp AI for Antitrust Violations The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Meta, focusing on concerns that its policies for WhatsApp could unfairly promote its own AI assistant. The probe follows complaints from smaller companies alleging that upcoming changes to WhatsApp’s access rules might hinder competing AI chatbots from reaching users. EU officials are considering interim measures to address these concerns while the investigation proceeds. This action is separate from, but complementary to, existing regulations under the Digital Markets Act. Italy’s antitrust authority is also conducting a parallel investigation. ...

NVIDIA & Oracle to Build DOE’s Largest AI Supercomputer with 100,000 Blackwell GPUs NVIDIA and Oracle have announced a collaboration to build the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest AI supercomputer. The project will involve two new systems at Argonne National Laboratory, named Solstice and Equinox. The Solstice system will feature a record-breaking 100,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, while the Equinox system will include 10,000. Together, these systems are expected to deliver a combined 2,200 exaflops of AI performance. The supercomputers will be used to accelerate scientific discovery and research in areas such as healthcare and materials science. This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance the United States’ leadership in artificial intelligence. ...

Tech & AI News: Quantum Leaps, Autonomous Driving, and Generative AI Updates GM Unveils ‘Eyes-Off’ Autonomous Driving for 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ General Motors has announced its next-generation autonomous driving technology, enabling hands-free and eyes-free operation on highways. This advanced system is set to debut on the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV. The system will leverage a combination of lidar, radar, and cameras to build a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle’s environment. ...

Medallion Raises $43M to Streamline Healthcare Credentialing with AI Platform Medallion, a healthcare technology company, has secured $43 million in new funding for its AI-powered platform, CredAlliance. The platform is designed to streamline the complex healthcare credentialing process for both insurers and clinicians. It manages the entire provider lifecycle—including credentialing, enrollment, onboarding, and compliance—aiming to significantly reduce administrative waste and combat clinician burnout. CredAlliance acts as a unified system for provider data management, enabling customers to efficiently verify credentials and maintain up-to-date network information. This latest investment, led by Acrew Capital, elevates Medallion’s total funding to $130 million and will fuel the expansion of the platform’s capabilities. ...