AI services
Coverage of AI services in the Nexus archive.
- Tencent tests AI assistant in China's most popular app as it looks to catch up with rivals
Tencent is testing an AI assistant in WeChat, China's most popular app, to expand its AI services by leveraging the app's large user base. The company aims to catch up with rivals in the AI space.
- EU wants to favour European firms for most sensitive cloud, AI contracts
The EU proposed favoring European companies in public contracts for cloud computing and AI services in sensitive sectors to reduce reliance on foreign firms. EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen emphasized the importance of European providers for 'very critical' sectors like defense, while stating no one is being excluded.
- Pentagon inks deal with Google for AI services
The Pentagon has signed a contract with Google to provide AI services. The agreement was finalized in 2024 and involves a Google office in Reston, Virginia.
- Amazon unveils a Copilot for all your apps
Amazon has introduced two AI services named Copilot, aimed at the enterprise market. The company is using techbro hyperbole to market these services, emphasizing concepts like 'teammates' and 'always-on context'.
- Brussels orders Google to share Android's AI sandbox with the other kids
The European Commission is mandating Google to open its Android platform to competing AI services, ensuring rivals like rival assistants gain the same deep device access as Google's Gemini. This move aligns with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) to prevent anti-competitive practices.