Microsoft unveils three new in-house foundational models to challenge OpenAI and Google
In a major move toward AI independence, Microsoft has launched three new proprietary foundational models designed to compete directly with offerings from Google and its own close partner, OpenAI. The new "MAI" (Microsoft AI) suite, comprised of MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2, was officially released on April 2, 2026, signaling a shift in the tech giant's strategy to own the entire AI stack. Announced by Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, the models are now
Mass malfunction of Baidu robotaxis halts traffic in Wuhan City, China
In a vivid demonstration of the vulnerabilities within centrally managed autonomous fleets, a massive "system malfunction" involving Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis brought traffic in the central Chinese city of Wuhan to a standstill. Editorial credit: Poetra.RH / Shutterstock The incident, which began on the evening of March 31, 2026, left more than 100 driverless vehicles frozen in place on major ring roads and elevated highways, trapping passengers in live traffic for hours. L
