Breaking News

FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE LATEST ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY & NEWS RELATED TO CYBERSECURITY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Berry Picking Technology

November typically marks the beginning of the strawberry season, and this year Harvest Croo will be unveiling their new B8 Harvesting Machine. It utilizes AI as well as food safety technology to both pick and subsequently store eight acres of berries per day. These developments combined with the rapid increase in AI capability showcase the future of agriculture.
Sourced from Spectrum News
  • AI, Robotics, Tech Trends & Updates

Ultraquiet Propulsion Technology

Whisper Aero, an electric propulsion developer, is currently working with the U.S Air Force in developing new, efficient, quiet, and autonomous aircraft for selective missions. The prospective Collaborative Logistics Aircraft (CLA), has been designed to carry 500 pounds while operating from degraded and shorter runways. These innovations will shape the future of aviation.
Sourced from Flying
  • AI, Robotics, Tech Trends & Updates

Google Launches AI Tools for Language Learning

On Tuesday Google is slated to release three new AI experiments that will teach people new languages in a more personal way. This would be the next step up from Google Translate and possible a competitor to Duolingo, all achieved through using Gemini's multimodal large language model.
Sourced from the Verge
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

California Supreme Court Seeks Answers About Bar Exam's Use of AI

The California Supreme Court is questioning the State Bar of California's use of AI to develop multiple-choice questions for the February bar exam, which faced technical issues and irregularities. The court seeks clarity on the reliability and vetting of AI-assisted questions, as well as the transparency of the State Bar's decision-making process. This controversy has sparked concerns about the role of AI in high-stakes exams and the State Bar's authority in implementing such changes. This also raises ethical concerns over AI use and when it can and can't be used.
Read More on Government Technology
  • AI

Presidential Exec Orders on AI

Recently, there were multiple Executive Orders relating to the idea of returning 'meritocracy' to education. These orders included AI and a focus to end DEI ideology within schools.
News Sourced from Fox
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

New 911 Technology Revealed

The city of Ohio recently installed new 911 technology that allows AI-powered text translation and video sharing through a link that is sent to the caller's phone, which in turn takes access of the device in order to asses the emergency. For all that AI can do aid critical services, however, its addition does raise some questions about what security measures are be taken to prevent possible exploitation or hijacking.
Story Sourced From 10WBNS
  • AI, Cybersecurity, Tech Trends & Updates

OpenAI Launches Flex Processing for Cheaper, Slower AI Tasks

OpenAI has launched Flex processing, a cost-saving API option that reduces AI model expenses by 50%, though it comes with slower response times and occasional unavailability. Currently in beta for the o3 and o4-mini models, it’s designed for lower-priority tasks like data enrichment. As AI pricing rises, OpenAI is also introducing an ID verification process for certain developers accessing its models.
Read More on Tech Crunch
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

Google One AI Premium is Free for College Students Until Spring 2026

Starting today, U.S college students can sign up for Google One AI Premium plan for free, waiving the usual $20 monthly subscription fee until June 30th, 2026. This model includes 2TB of cloud storage as well as access to Gemini Deep Research.
Read more on The Verge
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

Anthropic's Claude AI is Coming to Google Suite

Anthropic and Google are implementing Claude, Anthropic's family of advanced AI models, to Google Workspace for both personal and business accounts. If you are a Claude subscriber then you will be able to connect the AI capabilities in Google Calendar, Docs, and Gmail.
Read more on Inc
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

Microsoft is Testing Copilot Vision Update that View Your Screen & Apps

Microsoft has started testing a new update to its Windows Copilot App that will allow screen sharing with the AI. Originally intended for Edge, it is being tested with Photoshop and many other apps.
Read more on The Verge
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

IBM Releases a New Mainframe Built for the Age of AI

IBM has unveiled its latest mainframe, the z17, designed to integrate AI into traditional mainframe capabilities. Powered by the Telum II processor, the z17 can handle over 450 billion AI inference operations daily, offering a 50% performance boost over its predecessor. It supports generative AI workloads, features enhanced energy efficiency, and includes tools like IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z to modernize legacy applications. The system is built to adapt to evolving AI models and is set to be generally available on June 8, 2025.
Read More on Tech Crunch
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

Gemini Live Has a New Screen Sharing Feature

Google's Gemini has a new feature, Geminin Live, that allows the AI to answer questions about what you are looking at in real-time by analyzing the output of your phone's camera. Currently, this update is rolling out to Gemini Advanced users on Samsung Galaxy S25 as well as Pixel 9 phones.
Read more on The Verge
  • AI, General, Tech Trends & Updates

Microsoft’s Copilot Can Now Browse the Web and Perform Actions for You

Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary by showcasing advancements in its AI assistant, Copilot. The company introduced new features aimed at personalization, such as remembering user preferences and offering proactive support like birthday reminders and shopping recommendations. Copilot's integration into productivity tools and consumer applications reflects Microsoft's commitment to staying competitive in the AI space. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the importance of rethinking software development to maintain innovation.
Read More on Tech Crunch
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates

How Meta's Upcoming $1000+ Smart Glasses Will Work

According to Bloomberg, Meta is working on the next iteration of their smart glasses called Hypernova, that contains a small screen towards the bottom of the right lens. Through this screen notifications from WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger can be seen. However, these glasses, with added functionality, are speculated to cost over $1000; this is much more than their previous $329 Ray-Ban Meta Glasses.
Read more on Forbes
  • AI, Robotics, Tech Trends & Updates

Runway Releases an Impressive New Video-Generating AI Model

Runway has unveiled its latest AI video generation model, Gen-4, which promises significant advancements in creating consistent and realistic videos. This tool allows users to generate characters, objects, and scenes with different perspectives and lighting conditions, without any additional training. Gen-4 aims to address challenges like maintaining visual consistency and realistic motion, setting a new standard in AI-powered video creation. However, concerns about its training data and potential impact on the film industry and job loss, remain in discussion.
Read More on Tech Crunch
  • AI, Tech Trends & Updates
Load More

Proud Member of:

Dublin Chamber of Commerce logo

Phone: (925) 426-2322|Fax Number: (925) 808-3339| 6601 Owens Drive Suite 105, Pleasanton CA 94588

Copyright © 2025 California Business Technology®, Inc.

X-twitter Linkedin

Please visit our new AI news page: https://cbt.ai