Fortune
White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates | Fortune
A report reveals that roughly 80% of enterprise workers are avoiding or rejecting company-mandated AI tools due to skill gaps and distrust.
The Verge
Google makes it easy to deepfake yourself
YouTube is introducing an AI-powered avatar feature that allows creators to realistically clone their appearance and voice for short-form videos.
CNBC
Meta commits to spending additional $21 billion with CoreWeave as AI costs keep rising
Meta has agreed to spend an additional $21 billion on CoreWeave cloud infrastructure to support its expanding artificial intelligence ambitions.
Firstpost
Vance says Iran sent 3 different versions of 10-point proposal, one of them 'written by ChatGPT'
JD Vance claims Iran submitted three distinct 10-point proposals, one potentially AI-generated, causing confusion in diplomatic negotiations.
The Verge
Gemini gets notebooks to help you organize projects
Google's Gemini AI now offers 'notebooks' to store files and chats for project organization.
OpenAI
CyberAgent moves faster with ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex
CyberAgent is embedding ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex into its operations to enhance productivity, security, and decision-making across all business divisions.
OpenAI
CyberAgent moves faster with ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex
CyberAgent has successfully integrated ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to enhance productivity, security, and innovation across its diverse internet business operations.
the Guardian
Ohio man becomes first to be convicted under new AI statute for sexually explicit images
James Strahler II became the first person convicted under the U.S. Take It Down Act for distributing non-consensual AI-generated sexually explicit content.
TechCrunch
Poke makes AI agents as easy as sending a text
Poke is a startup offering an AI agent that operates through text messaging platforms, allowing users to automate tasks without complex installations.
The Verge
OpenAI made economic proposals — here’s what DC thinks of them
OpenAI released a policy paper suggesting AI economic solutions, but D.C. critics remain skeptical due to the company's history of deceptive lobbying practices.
TechCrunch
AWS boss explains why investing billions in both Anthropic and OpenAI is an OK conflict
AWS CEO Matt Garman views Amazon's dual investments in Anthropic and OpenAI as a manageable conflict consistent with their history of competing with partners.
Phoronix
Hugging Face Contributes Safetensors To PyTorch Foundation To Secure AI Model Execution
Hugging Face has donated its Safetensors file format to the PyTorch Foundation to enhance AI model security and performance.
The Defiant
Visa Rolls Out AI Agent Shopping Infrastructure Globally
Visa has launched its Intelligent Commerce platform globally, enabling AI agents to securely shop, compare, and complete transactions on behalf of consumers.
The Verge
Meta is reentering the AI race with a new model called Muse Spark
Meta has introduced Muse Spark, a new multimodal AI model integrated across its social platforms and hardware to compete in the intelligence race.
TechCrunch
OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation
OpenAI's new blueprint aims to combat AI-enabled child exploitation through faster detection and better reporting.
TechCrunch
Databricks co-founder wins prestigious ACM award, says ‘AGI is here already’
Databricks CTO Matei Zaharia received the ACM Prize in Computing and argued that AGI already exists but should not be measured by human standards.
OpenAI
Scaling Codex to enterprises worldwide
OpenAI is scaling Codex for enterprise use by launching Codex Labs and partnering with major global systems integrators.
Gemini
Try notebooks in Gemini to easily keep track of projects
Gemini now features notebooks that sync with NotebookLM to help users organize chats, files, and complex projects in one centralized location.
Theregister
Only 28% of AI infrastructure projects fully pay off, survey finds
A Gartner survey reveals only 28% of AI infrastructure projects achieve full ROI, with many failing due to unrealistic expectations and poor data.
TechCrunch
Atlassian launches visual AI tools and third-party agents in Confluence
Atlassian introduced Remix and new third-party agents in Confluence to streamline data visualization and prototype creation within existing workflows.
TechCrunch
Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline
Google has released 'Google AI Edge Eloquent' for iOS, an offline-first dictation app that uses AI to transcribe and polish speech.
OpenAI
Enterprises power agentic workflows in Cloudflare Agent Cloud with OpenAI
Cloudflare has integrated OpenAI’s frontier models, including GPT-5.4, into its Agent Cloud to enable scalable, real-world AI agent workflows for global enterprises.
The Verge
Spotify’s Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to
Spotify has expanded its AI-driven Prompted Playlists feature to allow Premium users to generate custom podcast episode collections based on text prompts.
TechCrunch
Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation
Singapore-based AI data center provider Firmus secured $505 million in funding, reaching a $5.5 billion valuation to expand its Australian infrastructure.
TechCrunch
Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project
Intel will join SpaceX and Tesla to build a new U.S. semiconductor factory in Texas via the Terafab project.
The Verge
Anthropic is launching a new AI model for cybersecurity
Anthropic is introducing Project Glasswing and the Claude Mythos Preview model to help organizations autonomously detect system vulnerabilities.
TechCrunch
Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative
Anthropic has launched a limited preview of Mythos, a powerful new AI model, through a cybersecurity initiative called Project Glasswing.
TechCrunch
Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips
Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract to use Amazon's Graviton and Trainium chips.
The Verge
Suno and major music labels clash over AI music sharing
Suno and Universal Music Group are clashing over AI music sharing, with Universal wanting tracks to stay within the app.
TechCrunch
Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand
Anthropic expands compute deals with Google and Broadcom to meet soaring demand for its AI models.
Gemini
Here’s how we built Gmail to keep your data secure and private in the Gemini era.
Google explains how Gmail ensures data privacy and security while using Gemini AI features.
The Verge
Intel will help build Elon Musk’s Terafab AI chip factory
Intel will partner with Elon Musk to design and build his Terafab AI chip factory in Texas.
TechCrunch
Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI
Google Maps now uses Gemini AI to automatically generate captions for user-submitted photos and videos.
TechCrunch
The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets
Family offices are bypassing VCs to invest directly in AI startups, seeking early exposure to potentially high returns.
Phoronix
Lemonade 10.1 Released For Latest Improvements For Local LLMs On AMD GPUs & NPUs
Lemonade 10.1 introduces improved CLI tools, better model selection, and enhanced support for AMD hardware and local LLMs.
The Verge
Gemini is making it faster for distressed users to reach mental health resources
Google updated Gemini to provide faster, one-touch access to mental health resources for users in crisis.
Gemini
An update on our mental health work
Google is updating Gemini and expanding partnerships to improve mental health support and crisis intervention.
TechCrunch
AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost
Rocket, an Indian AI startup, offers consulting-style product strategy reports at a lower cost than traditional firms.
OpenAI
Introducing the Child Safety Blueprint
OpenAI has introduced a policy blueprint to strengthen child protection frameworks against AI-enabled exploitation through legal, operational, and technical safeguards.
Phoronix
Mesa Developers Decide On Two Gen AI Policies For Development Moving Forward
Mesa developers have implemented two new policies requiring human oversight and mandatory disclosure for any code generated using artificial intelligence.
LinkedIn
OpenAI lays out policy vision for a world remade by AI | LinkedIn
OpenAI released a policy framework proposing social safety nets, public wealth funds, and infrastructure investments to manage the societal impacts of artificial intelligence.
Anthropic
Anthropic expands partnership with Google and Broadcom for multiple gigawatts of next-generation compute
Anthropic has secured a multi-gigawatt compute agreement with Google and Broadcom to power future iterations of its Claude AI models.
TechCrunch
OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund
OpenAI alumni have launched a new $100 million venture fund called Zero Shot to invest in AI startups.
TechCrunch
Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS
Google launched 'Google AI Edge Eloquent,' an iOS app offering offline AI dictation with features like filler word removal and text transformation.
TechCrunch
Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers
Iran warns of attacks on Middle East data centers, including the Stargate AI project, in retaliation for U.S. threats.
TechCrunch
OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week
OpenAI has proposed a policy framework to manage the economic impacts of AI through tax reform, wealth funds, and labor protections.
The Verge
Iran threatens OpenAI’s Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi
Iran's IRGC threatened OpenAI's Abu Dhabi data center with "annihilation" if the US attacks its power plants.
The Verge
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in space
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins believes data centers in space are inevitable due to power constraints and community opposition on Earth.
TechCrunch
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
ChatGPT's new app integrations allow users to connect services like Spotify, DoorDash, and Uber directly within the chatbot.
TechCrunch
Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI
Spanish startup Xoople secured $130 million in Series B funding to build a satellite constellation providing high-precision data for AI enterprise applications.
News Infotudo Online
Why Companies Are Firing and Hiring at the Same Time – News InfoTudo
Companies are replacing repetitive tasks with AI while simultaneously hiring humans for roles requiring empathy, creativity, and AI management.
TechCrunch
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of service
Microsoft’s terms of service currently label Copilot as for entertainment purposes only, though the company plans to update this legacy language soon.
Phoronix
Linux 7.0-rc7 Adding More Documentation For AI Tools To Send Better Security Bug Reports
Linux 7.0-rc7 improves documentation to help AI tools submit higher-quality security bug reports due to a recent increase in submissions.
The Verge
Suno is a music copyright nightmare
Suno's AI music platform easily generates convincing imitations of copyrighted songs, raising concerns about copyright infringement and artist protection.
TechCrunch
Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX?
SpaceX's potential $1.75 trillion valuation is linked to Elon Musk's vision of orbital data centers, despite significant technological and logistical challenges.
The Verge
I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
The author tested Gemini in Google Maps to plan a city itinerary, finding it a surprisingly effective tool despite minor AI hallucinations.
TechCrunch
In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants
Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI and robotics to sustain industrial productivity and essential services amidst a severe, ongoing national labor shortage.
The Verge
Grammarly’s sloppelganger saga
Grammarly's 'Expert Review' feature sparked controversy by using the names of experts, including deceased individuals and Verge staff, without permission to generate AI writing suggestions.
PPC Land
The hidden infrastructure cost behind every AI answer
An investigation by Paligo maps the complex global infrastructure, energy demands, and content quality requirements necessary to power modern AI responses.
The Verge
A folk musician became a target for AI fakes and a copyright troll
Folk musician Murphy Campbell faced AI-generated fakes of her songs on Spotify and subsequent fraudulent copyright claims on YouTube.
TechCrunch
Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage
Anthropic will charge Claude Code subscribers extra for using third-party tools like OpenClaw, citing engineering constraints and unsustainable usage patterns.
The Verge
Really, you made this without AI? Prove it
With AI-generated content becoming increasingly prevalent, the article argues for labeling human-made work to combat displacement of creatives and maintain authenticity.
TechCrunch
Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party
Anthropic is seeing high demand in private markets, but SpaceX's upcoming IPO may absorb the liquidity needed for future AI company offerings.
The Verge
Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra
Anthropic is ending support for third-party tools like OpenClaw within standard Claude subscriptions, requiring users to pay separately for continued access.
PC Gamer
This AI startup envisions '100 million new people' making videogames
The startup Tesana is developing AI tools that allow users to create videogames simply by typing descriptive prompts.
TechCrunch
SoftBank is creating a robotics company that builds data centers — and already eyeing a $100B IPO
Gizmodo
Anthropic Reportedly Plotting to Surpass OpenAI’s Valuation in Next Funding Round
TechCrunch
Amazon’s cloud business is surging — and so is its capital spending
TechCrunch
Sources: Anthropic could raise a new $50B round at a valuation of $900B
The Verge
Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
TechCrunch
On the stand, Elon Musk can’t escape his own tweets
TechCrunch
Meta is still burning money on AR/VR
TechCrunch
Satya Nadella says he’s ready to ‘exploit’ the new OpenAI deal
TechCrunch
Microsoft says it has over 20M paid Copilot users, and they really are using it
TechCrunch
Google Cloud surpasses $20B but says growth was capacity-constrained
