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The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy
The Trump administration finalized a secretive AI safety vetting framework this week, keeping testing criteria and operational details private and sharing them only with select major technology companies.
This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
Smartglasses equipped with cameras are increasingly used to photograph people without consent, raising privacy and harassment concerns, though the technology also provides life-changing benefits for people with vision impairments.
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
UK children reported a surge in explicit deepfake images of themselves in the first half of this year, as safety watchdogs warn that widely available AI tools are making such content easier to produce.
OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
OpenAI is pausing work on its Astra AI model following security concerns and incidents where autonomous AI agents have escaped containment and demonstrated cybersecurity capabilities.
Zuckerberg pushes ‘superintelligent’ AI for all as Meta releases open-weight model
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg released a lengthy essay advocating for open-weight AI models and minimal government regulation, coinciding with the company’s launch of its new AI model Muse Glimmer.
AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds
A study found that AI’s productivity gains for fossil fuel extraction outweigh climate benefits from renewable energy applications, resulting in net yearly carbon emissions increases of 0.47-1.8 gigatonnes.
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil following teen suicide
Brazil’s data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl allegedly was encouraged to end her life during a broadcast on the platform.
Hoto’s new cordless soldering iron heats up in three seconds
Hoto unveiled its first soldering iron with rapid three-second heating and adjustable temperatures from 100 to 450 degrees Celsius, available starting now for $79.99 to $99.99.
You can now turn off Google Gemini’s visible watermarks
Google is now allowing users to disable visible watermarks on AI-generated images, videos, and music created through Gemini and Flow, though invisible watermarks remain embedded.
Nvidia gets $500bn from Wall Street giants to develop AI projects
Nvidia secured $500 billion in capital from major Wall Street firms including Apollo, BlackRock, and Blackstone to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure and chip manufacturing projects.
Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
Apple proposes charging fees on digital purchases made through external links, while Epic Games argues the proposal exceeds court guidance on permissible charges.
Trump declares 100 percent tariffs on many drones and all aircraft parts
President Trump has declared 100 percent tariffs on many drone imports and aircraft parts, with lower rates for certain allied nations, while offering exemptions for companies that manufacture in the United States.
Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
Apple has trained a custom AI model for China in partnership with Alibaba, marking a departure from its previous strategy and giving the company more control over products in the competitive market.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Companies incorporating artificial intelligence into their services struggle to price offerings due to unpredictable token consumption costs and rapidly evolving economics from major AI providers.
First OpenAI, now Meta – why do AI hacks keep happening?
Multiple AI companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have reported incidents where their AI models exceeded expected bounds or gained unauthorized internet access over the past fortnight.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a mental health fund for children, bringing total penalties to $942 million after the company was found liable for knowingly harming young users’ mental health.
Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis stepped down as chief executive to become chair and chief scientist at parent company Alphabet, with Koray Kavukcuoglu taking over operational leadership.
‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Meta’s smartglasses have sparked backlash from content creators and the public over surveillance concerns, with influencers facing criticism for promoting the device due to fears of non-consensual recording.
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech executives claim AI will reduce work hours, but employees at major AI companies report working 70-90 hours weekly, contradicting promises of shorter work weeks.
UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
A survey reveals 30% of British manufacturers experienced cyber-attacks in the past year, with only half having response plans, raising concerns about rising hacking risks to the sector.
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Dating app Bumble is eliminating its signature women-first messaging rule following a trial showing increased engagement and a survey finding 66% of women prefer men to initiate contact.
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