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Meta Acquires ARI To Advance Humanoid Robotics Research Within Superintelligence Labs
Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), bringing its team and technology into Meta’s AI research division as the company expands work on robot intelligence systems. ARI…
Reddit Search Usage Rises 30% Year Over Year As AI Features Drive User Growth
Reddit reported a 30% increase in weekly search usage, as improvements to its search engine and integration of AI features contributed to higher user engagement and growth. Search Improvements Boost…
Pentagon Signs AI Deployment Deals With Nvidia Microsoft And AWS For Classified Networks
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed new agreements with major technology companies to deploy artificial intelligence tools on classified systems, expanding its push to integrate AI into military operations.…
Ubuntu And Canonical Services Disrupted By DDoS Attack Claimed By Hacktivist Group
Ubuntu and Canonical experienced a prolonged outage after a distributed denial-of-service attack targeted their public-facing infrastructure, affecting key services used by developers and users. Attack Disrupts Core Services And UpdatesThe…
India Leads Adoption Of ChatGPT Images 2.0 As Global Engagement Growth Remains Modest
OpenAI said India has become the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0 following its recent launch, while third-party data indicates that overall global engagement has increased only slightly despite…
Apple Mac Revenue Beats Expectations As AI Demand Drives Sales Growth
Apple reported stronger-than-expected Mac revenue in its latest quarterly results, with increased demand tied in part to AI workloads contributing to growth beyond analyst forecasts. Mac Revenue Surpasses Estimates And…
Rivian Revises DOE Loan To $4.5 Billion As Georgia Factory Capacity Expands To 300,000 Vehicles
Rivian has reduced its planned loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to $4.5 billion while increasing the initial production capacity of its Georgia factory, signaling adjustments to its expansion…
Critical CPanel And WHM Vulnerability Allows Server Takeover As Researchers Urge Immediate Patching
Security researchers have identified a critical flaw in cPanel and WebHost Manager that could allow attackers to bypass authentication and gain full control of affected servers, prompting warnings from cybersecurity…
OpenAI Restricts GPT-5.5 Cyber Access To Verified Defenders After Criticizing Anthropic
OpenAI said it will limit access to its GPT-5.5 Cyber model to vetted cybersecurity professionals, adopting a controlled release approach similar to one it had previously criticized. Limited Rollout Targets…
Faraday Future Discloses $7.5 Million In Payments To Founder-Linked Entity Amid Financial Losses
Faraday Future paid approximately $7.5 million in 2025 to an entity connected to its founder Jia Yueting, according to a newly released regulatory filing, during a year marked by limited…
OpenAI Launches Advanced Account Security With YubiKey Integration To Protect ChatGPT Users
OpenAI has introduced Advanced Account Security (AAS), a new set of opt-in protections for ChatGPT users, alongside a partnership with Yubico to offer physical security keys aimed at reducing unauthorized…
Elon Musk Acknowledges Partial Use Of AI Distillation As Legal Battle With OpenAI Continues
OpenAI and Anthropic have recently taken steps to limit third-party use of their models for distillation, as new testimony from Elon Musk indicates that the practice is also used within…
BioticsAI Secures FDA Clearance For Ultrasound AI Copilot After Navigating Regulatory Development Process
BioticsAI has received FDA clearance for its ultrasound AI copilot designed to detect fetal abnormalities, marking a transition from development to hospital deployment after operating within a highly regulated healthcare…
Google Expands Gemini To Cars With Google Built-In For Conversational AI Driving Experience
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI system to vehicles equipped with Google built-in, replacing the existing Google Assistant with a more conversational interface designed to handle navigation, vehicle controls,…
TikTok Launches Campus Hub With Group Chats And Personalized Feeds For College Students
TikTok is introducing a “Campus Hub” that adds college-specific group chats and personalized content feeds, expanding its efforts to connect students within verified campus communities. Campus Hub Builds On Existing…
Spotify Introduces Verified Badge To Distinguish Human Artists From AI-Generated Music
Spotify is rolling out a “Verified by Spotify” badge to identify human artists, as AI-generated music and artist profiles increase across streaming platforms. Verification Criteria Focus On Authentic Artist PresenceTo…
137 Ventures Raises Over $700 Million To Expand Growth-Stage Investments In AI And Defense
137 Ventures has raised more than $700 million across two new growth-stage funds, increasing its capacity to invest in startups focused on AI, defense, and industrial technologies. New Funds Target…
Salesforce Builds AI Roadmap Through Continuous Customer Feedback And Rapid Product Iteration
Salesforce is shaping its artificial intelligence strategy by working closely with customers in real time, using frequent feedback cycles to guide product development as enterprises adapt to rapid changes in…