Apple is postponing significant Siri AI enhancements until 2026, according to Bloomberg. Initially planned for 2025, these features are part of Apple’s broader AI strategy. The delay affects improvements aimed at making Siri more conversational and capable of handling complex tasks. Despite this setback, Apple plans to announce initial AI features for iPhones, iPads, and Macs at its developer conference in June. The company faces mounting pressure as competitors like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI advance their AI offerings. Apple’s stock dipped slightly following the news, reflecting investor concerns about the company’s pace in the competitive AI landscape.

LG has unveiled the LG ARTCOOL air conditioner with AI capabilities. It includes a 4-way swinging mechanism for efficient cooling and AI to optimize performance by analyzing the room environment. The system adjusts settings based on learned preferences and supports voice control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. LG claims the ARTCOOL is 15% more energy-efficient than conventional models. Users can control the device via the LG ThinQ app.

TechCrunch reports that a quarter of startups in Y Combinator’s current cohort have codebases that are 95% AI-generated. YC managing partner Jared Friedman revealed this trend during a YouTube discussion on “vibe coding” – using natural language and AI to create code. While AI-generated code can have flaws, YC leaders emphasize the importance of developers maintaining coding skills to debug and sustain products long-term. The article discusses the growing popularity of AI-powered coding tools, with several startups raising significant funding in this space. YC CEO Garry Tan believes this shift in coding practices is here to stay.

Alibaba Group’s shares surged over 8% after unveiling a new AI reasoning model called QwQ-32B. The model, comparable to DeepSeek’s R1 despite having fewer parameters, showcases capabilities in mathematical reasoning, coding, and problem-solving. This development aligns with China’s increased support for AI industries. Alibaba’s AI unit announced the model is accessible via its Qwen Chat service. The news comes as Chinese companies race to advance AI technology, with startups like Monica also releasing innovative AI agents.

Researchers from the University of Liverpool and the Research Institute for Diagnostic Accuracy, Netherlands, have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can significantly improve lung cancer screening efficiency. The study, published in the European Journal of Cancer, shows AI can accurately rule out negative low-dose CT scans, potentially reducing radiologists’ workload by up to 79%. The AI tool, developed by Coreline Soft Co. Ltd., South Korea, successfully identified scans without significant lung nodules while ensuring all confirmed lung cancer cases were flagged for further review. This advancement could help optimize healthcare resources and ensure timely diagnoses in lung cancer screening programs worldwide.