The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the staggering opportunities, sobering challenges and urgent risks of AI, showing why everyone will need to engage with this technology in order to remain relevant. (Recorded at TED2025 on April 11, 2025)
OpenAI ‘IO’ deal escalates Google rivalry
CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa joins ‘Money Movers’ to discuss OpenAi’s challenge to Google and Google facing scrutiny from the DOJ for its AI deal.
We Said Goodbye to the Power Grid… Forever
This is the full tour of our off-grid solar power system. We’ve been off-grid for over a year now and it’s so rewarding!
Runway’s WILD Update & Luma Labs Expands!
Today I’m diving into the latest exciting updates from Runway ML and Luma Labs that are seriously changing the game in AI imagery and video. Runway ML has dropped some major improvements to their reference feature, and trust me, they absolutely nailed it! We’ll see it in action, plus check out some mind-blowing examples from the community. Luma Labs is also stepping up with frame expansion in Dream Machine.
Google I/O ’25 Keynote
Google unveiled a host of new artificial intelligence products as it aims to beat the likes of OpenAI, Microsoft and Meta in a fierce competition for global AI dominance.
How will quantum computing change the world?
D-Wave CEO Alan Baratz opens up about the machinery on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Civil War Brought to Life: Haunting Photos Reawakened After 160 Years
A return to the American Civil War through AI-enhanced imagery. These photographs, taken over 160 years ago, have been brought to life to help modern viewers reconnect with one of the most pivotal chapters in American history. This short film includes both famous portraits—like those of General Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant—as well as rarer images such as California Joe, a legendary Union sharpshooter. From the well-known to the nearly forgotten, these faces now move and breathe with new clarity. A visual reminder of the real people behind the conflict that shaped a nation.
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says world is not prepared for what’s coming
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
What caused Spain and Portugal’s power cut? | BBC News
Spanish power company Red Eléctrica has ruled out a cyber-attack as the cause of Monday’s mass blackouts, that left millions across Spain and Portugal without power.
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro also said there was no indication that a cyber-attack was behind the outages.
Electric grids suffered two “disconnection events” – systems recovered from the first, but the second triggered the power cuts in both Spain and Portugal, with no indication of human error.
The Shift You Didn’t Realize Was Happening
AI as the beginning of a new chapter in creativity.
Why we’re moving from polished perfection to raw authenticity in art, filmmaking, and storytelling – and why it resonates with us now more than ever.