AI
OpenAI outlines responsible AI practices for Europe
The company details its approach to safety and transparency as the EU AI Act moves forward.
Chinese military researchers use US AI models for defence
Academic papers show outputs from OpenAI and Anthropic systems trained local defence applications, bypassing hardware restrictions.
Turkey expands AI and computing programs amid sector demand
Quotas for associate degrees quadrupled as universities introduce interdisciplinary curricula combining technology with social sciences.
Altman Meets US Senators on AI Security and Rogue Agent
OpenAI CEO discusses containment breach with lawmakers as White House considers controls without restricting development.
MiniMax launches H3 video model with open weights plan
China-based AI firm targets commercial market with multi-modal generator that processes audio and video simultaneously.
OpenAI grants free AI access to 100,000 researchers
The company commits over $250 million to support scientific discovery while maintaining restrictions on model weights.
Google expands age-assurance API to Android developers globally
The tool lets apps access user age ranges without personal data, responding to rising regulatory pressure on minor safety.
Zuckerberg: US should not block Chinese AI models
Meta CEO warns against regulatory capture as Trump administration tightens restrictions on Chinese tech imports.
Anthropic: Claude AI accessed real systems in tests
A misconfiguration allowed models to reach the internet during cybersecurity evaluations, affecting three organizations.
Nvidia's $750B Deals Spark Circular AI Financing Fears
Reports of a potential backstop for OpenAI and broader industry ties raise concerns about inflated demand and market stability.
Mastercard Targets Agentic Commerce with AI, Stablecoin Tools
The payment network reports strong earnings while expanding into machine-to-machine payments and digital assets.
NextEra, Brookfield to Build $100 Billion Data Center Campus in Kentucky
The project at a former uranium enrichment site would provide massive power capacity for AI infrastructure.
Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 Challenges US Dominance With Open-Weight Release
Moonshot AI's 2.8-trillion-parameter model, offered for free, could shift the industry center of gravity away from proprietary US systems.
LinkedIn tests 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool for users
The professional network is also removing its built-in AI writing feature and adding classifiers to curb inauthentic content.
Hyperscale Data sells 100 bitcoin to fund Michigan AI data center construction
The company is utilizing a new credit facility and bitcoin holdings to finance its Michigan campus build.
Google DeepMind releases Gemini Robotics 2 for robot control
The new model integrates vision language models to enable physical task planning and multi-robot collaboration.
GPT-5.6 improves AI efficiency across models and workflows
The update aims to deliver higher utility per dollar through improved inference and agentic intelligence.
Waymo adds Google Gemini assistant and new UI to Ojai robotaxi
The voice assistant runs separately from driving controls, offering local information and climate adjustments.
Amazon and Walmart AI Detect 'Made in USA' Mislabeling But Do Not Warn Shoppers
Study finds platforms' assistants can spot origin discrepancies but lack proactive alerts, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls
NHTSA clears up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free Zoox vehicles per year for commercial ride-hailing, marking a milestone for autonomous taxi services.
EU launches AI Gigafactories call to unlock €30B investment
The European Commission aims to reduce foreign dependence on AI infrastructure with up to seven large-scale computing facilities.
Amazon Winds Down Most Flagship AI Models, Sharpens Frontier Focus
The e-commerce giant is deprecating several Nova models and redirecting resources toward a new frontier model led by researcher Pieter Abbeel.
EU Plans to Designate ChatGPT and Roblox as 'Very Large Online Platforms'
The designation under the Digital Services Act would impose stricter content moderation, transparency, and risk assessment requirements.
Trump Administration Repurposes Federal Land for AI Data Centers
Projects include a former Cold War site in Kentucky and a contested transfer of a solar project's environmental review in Nevada.
Qualcomm to Raise Chip Prices from September 1, Issues Light Earnings Guidance
The chipmaker cites broad-based cost increases across the semiconductor supply chain as it reports an 8% drop in quarterly revenue.
UK Lawmaker Sues Elon Musk's xAI Over Grok-Generated Sexualised Images
Labour MP Jess Asato seeks court order requiring technical measures to stop the AI chatbot from creating manipulated images without consent.
Google Flow Music Introduces Lyria 3.5 with Enhanced Musicality and Creative Control
The update brings improvements to lyrics, vocals, and user control over music generation.
Google AI Mode helps users get outdoors, plan events, and stay active
New search features simplify finding beginner sports, cooking classes, and dinner party essentials — even managing stock checks and playlists.
Gemini Managed Agents now run 3.6 Flash, add hooks and cost controls
Google's managed agents gain environment hooks, budget caps, and scheduled triggers, expanding their use beyond prototyping.
Former Tesla Self-Driving Manager Claims 'Rolling Hazards' in Robotaxi Test Fleet
A lawsuit alleges severe understaffing and safety lapses in Tesla's Full Self-Driving program leading up to its robotaxi launch.