Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy S26 series of smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 in San Francisco, according to TechCrunch. The company has teased that the new phones will feature advanced AI capabilities designed to simplify daily interactions and integrate seamlessly. A standout feature, as reported by TechCrunch, is a privacy display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, allowing users to hide portions of the screen from onlookers.
In other tech news, xAI, the AI lab founded by Elon Musk, is experiencing significant departures. TechCrunch reported that co-founder Yuhuai (Tony) Wu announced his departure, followed by Jimmy Ba, another co-founder, who also left the company. These departures represent a concerning trend for the lab, with six of the original twelve founding members now gone. Ba expressed gratitude to Musk in his announcement, stating he was "proud of what the xAI team has done."
Meanwhile, the use of AI continues to expand into unexpected areas. Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek incorporated AI-generated music into their rhythm dance program at the Olympics, as reported by TechCrunch. Although not against official rules, the use of AI music sparked commentary, with one NBC commentator noting, "This is AI generated, this first part."
Amazon Ring's new AI-powered "Search Party" feature, which can scan footage from neighborhood cameras to find lost dogs, has sparked backlash amid fears of mass surveillance, according to The Verge. Critics worry that the feature could be used to search for people.
Finally, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after six years, The Verge reported. Amanda McMaster, the CFO, will serve as interim CEO until a replacement is found. Playter's departure is effective immediately, with his official exit from the company scheduled for February 27th.
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