OpenAI and Anthropic Researchers Criticize ‘Reckless’ Safety Culture at Elon Musk’s xAI
AI safety experts from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other organizations have publicly condemned the safety culture at Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, describing it as “reckless” and “completely irresponsible.” Their concerns…
Amazon Launches More Kuiper Satellites with Help from Rival SpaceX
Amazon, pursuing its goal to challenge SpaceX in the internet satellite market, has turned to Elon Musk’s company for its latest batch of Project Kuiper satellites. Successful Launch of Kuiper…
TikTok Introduces New Features for Songwriters
TikTok is introducing new tools aimed at helping songwriters showcase their creations more effectively on the platform. Currently in beta, these include a “Songwriter” label and a dedicated tab on…
The iPhone Fold May Come in Cheaper Than Anticipated
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, often dubbed the “iPhone Fold,” is rumored to launch in the second half of 2026. Recent reports suggest the device’s price may be more accessible than…
Samsung Plans to Bring Back S Pen for Future Foldable Phones
Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, its thinnest foldable phone to date. To reach this slim profile, the company removed the S Pen stylus functionality because it…
Chinese Authorities Deploy New Tool to Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data
Security researchers warn that Chinese authorities are employing a new type of malware called Massistant to extract extensive data from confiscated phones. This includes access to text messages, chats from…
Google Discover Adds AI Summaries, Raising Concerns Over Publisher Traffic Drops
Google has begun introducing AI-generated summaries in its Discover news feed within the Google search app on iOS and Android. Rather than just showing headlines from a single publication, users…
Google Launches AI-Powered Business Calling and Updates Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode
Google has announced a nationwide rollout of its AI-powered business-calling feature to all users in the United States. This new functionality uses agentic AI to place calls to local businesses…
Reddit Introduces Age Verification in UK to Meet New Regulations
Reddit users in the United Kingdom are now required to verify their age as part of efforts to protect children from harmful content. This new measure aligns with the U.K.’s…
WeTransfer Assures Users Files Aren’t Used for AI Training After Backlash
WeTransfer has confirmed it does not use files uploaded to its service to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, addressing concerns raised by customers after updates to its terms of service.…
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Leak Reveals Larger Battery, Brighter Display, and 1TB Storage
Google is set to unveil its Pixel 10 series on August 20, and new leaks have surfaced detailing the impressive specifications of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. With a bigger…
Nvidia to Resume H20 AI Chip Sales to China ‘Soon’ After U.S. Government Assurances
Nvidia announced Tuesday that it hopes to restart sales of its H20 general processing units (GPUs) to China, marking a significant victory after U.S. export restrictions halted shipments earlier this…
xAI Confirms Fix for Grok 4’s Problematic Responses
When xAI launched Grok 4 last week, the company claimed the large language model outperformed several competitors on various benchmarks. However, the Grok account on X quickly revealed serious problems:…
Malaysia to Require Trade Permits for US AI Chips
Malaysia is playing an increasingly important role in the effort to stop advanced AI chips of U.S. origin from being exported to China. On Monday, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment,…
After YouTube, Meta Targets ‘Unoriginal’ Content on Facebook
Meta announced on Monday that it is intensifying efforts to combat accounts sharing “unoriginal” content on Facebook—specifically those that repeatedly reuse text, photos, or videos created by others. So far…
Whoop Claims FDA Is Overstepping with Warning on Blood Pressure Feature
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to wearable tech company Whoop on Tuesday, raising concerns about the company marketing a blood pressure feature without proper…
Meta Fixes Bug That Risked Leaking Users’ AI Prompts and Generated Content
Meta has fixed a security vulnerability that allowed users of its AI chatbot to access private prompts and AI-generated responses of other users. Sandeep Hodkasia, founder of security testing firm…
FBI Shuts Down Sites Distributing Pirated Nintendo and PlayStation Games
The FBI has taken down seven websites, including nsw2u.com and nswdl.com, known for distributing pirated video games, particularly Nintendo Switch titles. On Thursday, the agency announced the seizure as users…
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Announces AI Data Supercluster to Launch in 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Monday plans to invest “hundreds of billions of dollars” in artificial intelligence compute infrastructure. The company aims to bring its first AI supercluster online…
Elon Musk’s Grok Creates AI Companions, Including a Goth Anime Girl
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has moved away from its recent antisemitic controversy to introduce anime-style AI companions. On Monday, Musk announced on X that these AI companions are now…