The Federal Trade Commission investigates AI chatbots masquerading as companions, issuing orders to 7 companies for data on potential harmful effects on youth, scrutinizing how firms assess and mitigate risks to minors.
Amazon unveils 'Jayhawk' AR smart glasses featuring full-color displays, cameras, and speakers, targeting a late 2026 launch to challenge Meta's commanding 73% market share in the rapidly growing smart eyewear industry.
OpenAI and Microsoft sign groundbreaking deal to restructure their partnership, paving the way for OpenAI's transformation from nonprofit to for-profit entity potentially valued at over $100 billion while resolving competitive tensions and expanding OpenAI's cloud computing options.
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman announces massive compute investments to build training clusters 6-10 times larger than current 15,000 H100 systems, while the company reportedly plans to integrate Anthropic's AI models into Microsoft 365 Copilot after they outperformed OpenAI models in Excel and PowerPoint.
Structured guides like Claude.md significantly boost coding productivity and quality compared to raw documentation, with the best results achieved by combining a condensed guide with access to comprehensive documentation.
Powerful AI language models demonstrate remarkable abilities, including reasoning and coding, yet still lack the deep language comprehension of humans, relying on statistical pattern matching rather than true understanding, while smaller models sometimes outperform larger ones on specific tasks.
AI-generated music floods streaming platforms in Latin America, drowning out human artists like Bad Bunny, leading to plummeting royalties and struggles for musicians to stand out amid the AI song deluge impacting the region's music industry.
Apple extends free satellite connectivity for iPhone 14, 15 and new Watch Ultra 3 users, offering emergency SOS messaging via satellite until November 2026 for eligible devices activated before September 2025 in supported countries.
As the AI job boom intensifies geographic concentration in major tech hubs like the Bay Area, generative AI drives expansion to emerging metro areas, prompting calls for regional economic development aligned with national AI strategy to harness AI's transformative potential.
CuspAI, an AI startup developing models for chemistry, raises $100 million Series A at $520 million valuation led by New Enterprise Associates and Temasek, with Nvidia, Samsung Ventures, and Hyundai Motor Group participating to discover new materials for carbon capture, water filtration, and semiconductors.