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Anthropic’s chief executive clarified that the company has not called for a broad ban on open‑weight AI models, while urging U.S. regulators to address Chinese model distillation and safety.
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September, featuring a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and a new A20 Pro chip.
Microsoft addresses a public‑by‑default configuration in Azure Automation that could allow attackers to seize another tenant’s identity.
Tesla announced a dedicated Optimus production line in Fremont, with initial output expected later this year, but CEO Elon Musk cautioned that scaling the humanoid robot will be harder than any previous manufacturing program.
Librarians in Philadelphia and across the U.S. are teaching adults how to disable AI features on their devices, sparking a viral movement to reclaim digital autonomy.
The report outlines Google Cloud’s latest AI infrastructure capabilities, including the Agentic Data Cloud and new time‑slicing techniques for reinforcement learning.
Alphabet’s autonomous‑driving unit is reportedly looking to end its partnership with Uber, which has been offering Waymo’s robotaxis on its ride‑hailing platform in Austin and Atlanta.
Tesla’s Robotaxi network drove fewer miles for paying customers in Q2 than in Q1, with the fleet covering only about 700,000 miles compared to 1.1 million in the first quarter.
Reuters’ newsroom is leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate reporting, build databases, and generate summaries, according to a July 24, 2026 article.
SpaceX’s Starship lifted off from Starbase on July 24, 2026, deploying its first generation Starlink V3 satellites and completing a successful test flight.
Fly.io announced a $25 million investment to accelerate its compute platform designed for AI agents, positioning it as a key player in AI infrastructure.
Opus 5, the newest model from Anthropic, outperforms its predecessor on benchmarks and offers a cheaper, less restrictive option for developers.
Regulators are considering new safety rules for electronically operated door handles after incidents involving Tesla vehicles. The potential rulemaking could affect all automakers with similar designs.
The United States launched a 13th daily strike on Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the Middle East as President Trump signals no imminent ceasefire.
OpenAI’s president comments on the performance of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, highlighting the competitive landscape of open‑weight models and the uncertainty around their origins.
Alphabet’s new chip, "Frozen v2", will hardwire Gemini’s architecture into silicon, promising a 6‑10× efficiency boost over current TPUs.
Chinese enterprise‑focused AI startup Z.AI (Zhipu) is on track to hit $1 billion in annual recurring revenue, marking a significant milestone in a crowded market.
NVIDIA released a developer preview driver confirming the specifications of its upcoming RTX Spark N1X, a key component for its next‑generation gaming and productivity platforms.
A cyberattack on AI music generator Suno exposed personal data of over 55 million users, highlighting the scale of data theft in the AI industry.