Meta is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the organisation, according to three sources familiar with the matter. These potential cuts aim to offset costly artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments and prepare for greater efficiency from AI-assisted workers.

Four public universities in Singapore are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to grade student work that contributes to their final scores. Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) employ AI for assessments. In contrast, Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) do not permit AI use for

ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, has suspended the global launch of its latest video-generation model, Seedance 2.0. This decision follows a series of copyright disputes with major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms.

UK residents are increasingly choosing modern, eco-friendly funeral options over traditional casket burials and cremations. New choices, from artificial reefs to space burials, are available for final resting places.

Software companies are pushing back against concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) tools will lead to their demise. Oracle Chief Executive Mike Sicilia rejected the idea that AI would kill the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry. He stated that adopting AI tools rapidly mitigates any threat from new companies coding quickly with AI.

Meta has delayed the release of its artificial intelligence model code-named "Avocado" to at least May, the New York Times reported. The model was originally slated for a first-quarter launch, as previously reported by media outlets in December.

Google has introduced a significant redesign of its Maps application, integrating additional artificial intelligence features aimed at assisting users with navigation and destination planning. The overhaul, driven by the company's Gemini technology, adds two new AI powered functions to the digital mapping service currently used by over 2 billion individuals globally.

OpenAI plans to launch its Sora AI video generator tool in ChatGPT. The Information reported the development.

According to Reuters, Elon Musk unveiled a collaborative venture between Tesla and his artificial intelligence startup xAI. The project, named "Macrohard" or "Digital Optimus," is described as a system capable of emulating the functions typically performed by software organisations. This announcement signals a new direction for the two companies, focusing on agentic AI capabilities.

Sonos has announced two new additions to its product lineup: the Sonos Play and the Sonos Era 100 SL. By focusing on system longevity and backward compatibility, the company aims to counter the consumer technology trend of new devices replacing old ones, ensuring instead that adding new products enhances the existing system without requiring a reset.

Meta Platforms presented a development roadmap for four new chips it is producing internally, as the organisation rapidly expands its data centres. This initiative follows a broader trend among Big Tech companies, including Alphabet and Microsoft, which have heavily invested in in house chip design teams. These companies aim to supplement their purchases of standard products from suppliers like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued new guidelines for the adoption and use of OpenClaw, a prominent artificial intelligence agent. A unit of the ministry outlined both recommended practices and prohibitions. This advisory aims to address risks associated with the software's typical applications.