Expedia Isn’t Losing Sleep Over Google’s AI Push

Andrej Karpathy, former director of AI at Tesla and a founding member of OpenAI, created a 'vibe code project' over the weekend, allowing multiple AI assistants to collaboratively read and critique a book, ultimately synthesizing a final answer under a designated 'Chairman.' The project, named LLM Council, was shared on GitHub with a disclaimer about its ephemeral nature.

Google has launched an advanced version of its Nano Banana AI image model, which significantly enhances the realism of AI-generated images, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and artificially created photos. This development raises concerns about the erosion of trust in visual media as the line between reality and fabrication blurs.

Google has strengthened its position in the AI landscape with the introduction of Gemini 3, supported by its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which has raised concerns for competitors like NVIDIA. This development highlights Google's aggressive strategy to enhance its AI capabilities and market share.

Digital Connexion has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh economic development board to invest $11 billion in the establishment of AI data centres across 400 acres in the state. This significant investment marks a major step in enhancing the region's technological infrastructure and capabilities.

SoftBank has successfully completed its acquisition of Ampere Computing, a semiconductor designer, which will now operate as an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary. This acquisition is part of SoftBank's broader strategy to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities amid ongoing stock decline tensions.

DHL has partnered with HappyRobot to implement AI agents aimed at automating various global operations, including appointment scheduling, driver follow-up calls, and warehouse coordination. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technology.

UBTech has secured a $37 million contract to deploy humanoid robots along the China-Vietnam border, with deliveries set to commence in December. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance technological presence in border security and industrial applications.

Google is testing a new feature called "Your custom feed" on YouTube, which aims to allow users to personalize their home feed. This initiative is part of the platform's efforts to address ongoing concerns regarding the organization and relevance of content recommendations, which have been criticized for their inconsistency.