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OpenAI in Early Talks on US Government Stake

OpenAI is reportedly in early talks to give a 5% stake in the company to the U.S. government as artificial intelligence companies attempt to smooth relations with Donald Trump’s administration. According to The Guardian , OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has argued that giving the US public a finan

Jul 2, 3:45 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Sony Ends PlayStation Disc Production in 2028

Sony announced on Wednesday that it will discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, marking a significant shift toward digital distribution. According to CBS News and CNBC , the company cited consumer trends favoring digital media as the primary reason for

Jul 1, 11:20 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic's AI Models

The U.S. Commerce Department has lifted export controls on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models, less than three weeks after they were suspended over national security risks. The company announced it would begin restoring access to the models starting Wednesday. According to a letter fr

Jun 30, 10:33 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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South Korea Unveils $649B AI Chip Investment Plan

South Korea announced a massive investment plan totaling $649 billion on Monday, focusing on semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, and physical AI. The initiative is led by Samsung Electronics, SK Group, and government ministries, aiming to spur growth in the AI sector and posit

Jun 29, 6:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Space

NASA Launches Rescue Mission for Falling Swift Observatory

NASA has launched a daring $30 million rescue mission to save its aging Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth. The operation involves Katalyst Space Technologies' Link spacecraft, which was launched aboard a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Swif

Jun 29, 1:30 AM ET·1 min read

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Apple Raises MacBook, iPad Prices Citing AI Chip Costs

Apple has announced significant price increases for its MacBooks and iPads starting this week, citing unprecedented surges in memory and storage chip costs driven by the rapid expansion of AI data centers. The tech giant revealed that it could no longer absorb the rising component costs. The price h

Jun 25, 7:16 PM ET·3 min read

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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of AI Model Theft

Anthropic, a leading U.S. AI firm, has accused Alibaba of illicitly extracting capabilities from its Claude AI model through what it describes as the largest known distillation attack to date. According to UPI , Anthropic sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee on June 10, detailing how Alibab

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·2 min read

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Gaming

GTA VI Pre-Orders Open Without Physical Copies

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) , one of the most anticipated video games in years, opened pre-orders on June 25 ahead of its November 19 release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. According to The Guardian and Reuters , the game will not be available as a physical copy at launch. The standard

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·2 min read

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AI Chip Developments Drive Market Shifts

Tech giants are racing to develop custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips as demand for advanced computing power surges. Qualcomm has secured major customers like Microsoft and Meta for its new AI chips, while OpenAI unveiled its first custom chip designed with Broadcom. Meanwhile, investors remai

Jun 24, 4:32 PM ET·1 min read

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UN Chief Urges AI Firms to Disclose Environmental Impact

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on artificial intelligence companies to release information about their environmental impact during an address at London Climate Action Week . He proposed the AI Environmental Transparency Initiative , urging AI firms to measure and disclose t

Jun 24, 12:13 AM ET·2 min read

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Cybersecurity

Five Eyes Warns of AI-Powered Cyber Threats Within Months

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance—comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—has issued a joint statement warning that advanced AI models will significantly enhance offensive hacking capabilities within months. According to Al Jazeera , Reuters , and The Guard

Jun 23, 1:02 AM ET·2 min read

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Automotive

Waymo Recalls Nearly 4K Robotaxis Over Construction Zone Risks

Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis after their self-driving software failed to recognize ramp closures and construction zones in incidents that occurred in Arizona and California. According to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue affe

Jun 18, 6:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Legal

OpenAI Faces Multistate Probe Amid IPO Plans

OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT , is under investigation by several U.S. states as it prepares to go public. According to multiple reports, state attorneys general have issued subpoenas seeking documents related to OpenAI's activities and their impact on users. The probe comes

Jun 13, 4:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Anthropic Disables AI Models After U.S. Order

Anthropic has disabled access to its advanced AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 following a U.S. government order that cited national security concerns, as reported by multiple sources including Al Jazeera . The directive blocks foreign nationals from using these models globally, prompting the company

Jun 13, 2:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Trump Signs AI Executive Orders Amid Global Governance Debate

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders last week aimed at promoting advanced artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and security, sparking a global debate on the governance of this transformative technology. The first order establishes a secret testing process for advanced AI models, wh

Jun 10, 8:15 AM ET·4 min read

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Cybersecurity

Meta Accuses NSO of Violating Injunction with WhatsApp Attacks

Meta has accused Israeli spyware firm NSO Group of violating a permanent injunction by targeting WhatsApp users. The company announced it is filing a federal court contempt order against NSO, claiming the firm violated an earlier court order that barred it from ever targeting WhatsApp and its users.

Jun 8, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Apple Unveils Siri AI at WWDC

Apple unveiled a significant upgrade to its voice assistant Siri at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, rebranding it as 'Siri AI.' This new version integrates Apple Intelligence with Google's Gemini AI model and is designed to be more conversational and capable of performi

Jun 8, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Uber Opens Sign-Ups for London Robotaxis

Uber announced that users can sign up from Monday for a chance to ride in London’s first robotaxis, powered by AI technology from British start-up Wayve. The launch is expected in the coming months once regulators give the go-ahead. The Ford Mustang Mach-e vehicles, branded Uber x Wayve, are equippe

Jun 8, 9:00 AM ET·2 min read

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Anthropic Warns of AI Control Risks

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, has issued a warning about the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems capable of self-improvement. The company's co-founder Jack Clark and leader of the Anthropic Institute Marina Favaro emphasized in a recent blog post that while such 'ful

Jun 5, 5:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Meta Accuses Australia of Violating FTA Over News Tax

Meta has accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the U.S., citing proposed legislation that would tax tech companies for not paying news outlets. The company argues the bill is discriminatory and violates obligations under the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement, while Australian me

Jun 5, 2:38 AM ET·1 min read

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Policy

EU Proposes Tech Sovereignty Package to Reduce U.S. Reliance

The European Union proposed new legislation on Wednesday aimed at reducing its reliance on foreign tech giants, particularly from the United States. The proposals target cloud computing services, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductor production. According to The Guardian , the EU executive

Jun 3, 2:03 PM ET·3 min read

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UK Orders Google to Attribute Publishers in AI Search

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has mandated that Google allow publishers to block their content from being used in AI-powered search features such as AI Overviews . This decision, which applies to Google's general search services, is part of the CMA's efforts to ensure fair dealing

Jun 3, 2:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Space

Blue Origin Aims to Resume New Glenn Launches by Year's End

Blue Origin has vowed to resume launches of its New Glenn rocket by the end of this year, following a massive explosion last week at Launch Pad 36 in Florida. According to CBS News , CEO Dave Limp reported that critical infrastructure, including propellant tanks and the water tower, survived the bla

Jun 3, 6:04 AM ET·1 min read

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DeepSeek Raises $7B; Nvidia Expands in S.Korea

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is raising approximately $7.4 billion in its first funding round, with major investors including Tencent Holdings and CATL. The company could be valued between $52 billion and $59 billion post-investment, according to Reuters. The funding round includes a significant pers

Jun 3, 12:38 AM ET·3 min read

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OpenAI in Early Talks on US Government Stake

Sony Ends PlayStation Disc Production in 2028