Proton Launches Privacy-First AI Assistant That Encrypts All Chats and Keeps No Logs
Proton, known for its privacy-centered productivity tools, unveiled its new AI assistant called Lumo on Wednesday. The company highlights that Lumo is designed with user privacy at its core, ensuring…
Volvo Regionalizes Global Production to Sidestep Tariffs
Volvo Cars is restructuring its global operations to grant its three main markets—U.S., China, and Europe—greater decision-making authority, CEO and President Håkan Samuelsson said during a July 17 call with…
Spotify Faces Backlash for Uploading AI-Generated Songs Under Deceased Artists’ Names
Spotify has come under fire after investigations revealed the platform was hosting AI-generated songs released under the names of deceased musicians, without the consent of their estates or record labels.…
PayPal Introduces ‘PayPal World’ to Simplify Global Payments
PayPal has introduced PayPal World, a new platform designed to make international payments smoother by integrating some of the world’s largest digital wallets and payment systems. Strategic Partnerships Powering the…
OpenAI and UK Partner to Integrate AI into Public Services
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has signed an agreement with the UK government to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at increasing productivity across public services. The collaboration could grant…
ChatGPT Users Submit 2.5 Billion Prompts Daily
OpenAI revealed to Axios that ChatGPT receives approximately 2.5 billion prompts every day from users across the globe. Of these, about 330 million originate from the United States alone, underscoring…
Meta Investors Settle $8 Billion Lawsuit With Zuckerberg Over Facebook Privacy
Mark Zuckerberg and several top executives at Meta have agreed to settle a multibillion-dollar lawsuit brought by shareholders over repeated privacy violations involving Facebook. The lawsuit, filed in 2018, centered…
Grok’s AI Companions Boosted Downloads, But Latest Model Is Driving Revenue
While Grok’s unfiltered, sometimes controversial AI companions have made waves, it’s the launch of Grok 4, xAI’s latest AI model, that has significantly driven the app’s recent surge in revenue.…
Study Finds 72% of US Teens Have Used AI Companions
A new study from Common Sense Media reveals that 72% of U.S. teenagers have tried an AI companion at least once. The term “AI companion” refers to chatbots designed for…
‘Kiss Cam’ Controversy Drives $7 Million in Prediction Bets on Astronomer CEO’s Removal
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron became the center of a viral controversy after being caught on camera hugging his human resources director, Kristin Cabot, during a kiss cam moment at a…
Dia Launches Skill Gallery; Perplexity Plans to Add Tasks to Comet
AI-powered browsers have yet to fully achieve the promise of handling complex, multistep tasks seamlessly. However, developers behind these browsers are focusing on incremental improvements, making it easier for users…
New Zero-Day Bug in Microsoft SharePoint Faces Widespread Attacks
The U.S. federal government and cybersecurity experts have issued urgent warnings after a newly discovered security flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint software began to be actively exploited by hackers. The Cybersecurity…
Tesla Loses Appeal Among India’s Loyal Fans Despite Musk’s Delivery
Tesla officially opened its first showroom in India this week, but the excitement among early supporters is notably muted. Vishal Gondal, a longtime Tesla enthusiast who prebooked a Model 3…
Apple Files Lawsuit Against YouTuber Jon Prosser Over ‘Brazen and Egregious’ iOS 26 Leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser for posting details about iOS 26, alleging he obtained the information through “brazen and egregious” means. According to Apple, Prosser collaborated…
SpaceX’s Starbase Reports Higher Worker Injury Rates Than Industry Peers
SpaceX employees working at its Starbase facility in Texas face significantly higher injury risks than those at the company’s other manufacturing locations. Worker safety records reviewed show Starbase’s injury rates…
Intel Begins Layoffs, Potentially Cutting Up to 20% of Factory Workforce
Intel has started implementing significant layoffs across multiple facilities as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and address ongoing financial pressures. Recent reports reveal that nearly 2,000…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Registered as ‘Disadvantaged Business’ Ahead of $9 Billion Valuation
Elon Musk’s health technology company Neuralink identified itself as a “small disadvantaged business” (SDB) in a federal filing with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) shortly before completing a funding…
Grok’s New Male AI Companion Inspired by Edward from ‘Twilight’
Earlier this week, Grok launched two animated AI companions for user interaction, including a flirty anime girl who reveals lingerie after enough compliments. Now, Grok is expanding its lineup with…