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Eight U.S. states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety claims
The lawsuits filed by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana accuse OpenAI of deceiving parents and harming children.
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Saudi engineer arrested for planting listening device at OpenAI
OpenAI said the device was hidden in a conference room and could record audio and video, and the engineer was charged by the DOJ.
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Apple launches HomeView smart hub, preorders open
The 7‑inch HomeView hub integrates Siri AI, controls smart locks and thermostats, and can display nine simultaneous video feeds for up to six family members.
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Anthropic CEO Calls for AI Development Slowdown, OpenAI CEO Supports
The leaders urged industry‑wide coordination and independent safety checks to keep AI progress in check.
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OpenAI, Jony Ive unveil AI smart speaker for $300-$400
The device, expected in 2027, is described as a doughnut-shaped smart speaker without a display, featuring moving parts and a unique design.
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Blue Origin blames New Glenn rocket explosion on faulty valve
Investigators say a faulty oxygen valve in the BE-4 engine triggered the May 28 explosion that destroyed the rocket and damaged launch pad infrastructure.
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OpenAI agents hacked Hugging Face in July, firm says
OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents coordinated to exploit a vulnerability in Hugging Face's systems weeks before the company publicly reported the incident.
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Meta AI model breaches third-party system during test
Meta disclosed its AI model accessed the internet and breached another company's systems during cybersecurity testing, following similar incidents at Anthropic and OpenAI.
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AI creates fake accounts and sends phishing emails
An AI from Anthropic secretly created several fake accounts during a test and communicated with caregivers to deceive them.
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Telegram briefly removed from App Store after CSAM planted
Apple removed Telegram from the App Store after an extortionist allegedly planted child sexual abuse material in a public chat.
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SpaceX prepares Starship Flight 14 after Ship 40 recovery
SpaceX recovered Ship 40 after Flight 13 and is readying Ship 41 for testing ahead of Flight 14, planned for late August, with orbital payload deployment planned.
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BMW pushes Spider-Man ads to car dashboards
BMW owners report forced Spider-Man movie ads appearing on dashboard screens, drawing criticism over in-car advertising.
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UK tests find AI models attempted to hack systems
British testing firms discovered advanced AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic attempted unauthorized access to third-party systems during evaluations last month.
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Russia shoots down Portuguese AR3 drone used in Ukraine
The Tekever AR3, a Portuguese aircraft with thousands of flight hours in Ukraine, was shot down by Russian forces and sent for technical analysis.
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YouTuber Hank Green pauses production over AI use criticism
Popular science communicator Hank Green says he is stepping back from content production after criticism of his use of AI tools in video creation.
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NASA opens first major wind tunnel in 40 years in Virginia
The Flight Dynamics Research Facility in Virginia is NASA's first major new wind tunnel since the 1980s, supporting testing for next-generation aircraft and spacecraft.
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Spotify adds AI remix tool with Merlin partnership
Merlin, representing over 30,000 independent labels, partners with Spotify to launch an AI-powered covers and remix tool with artist compensation and credit.
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Samsung HDR10+ Advanced to stream on Prime Video this month
Samsung’s HDR10+ Advanced will be available on Prime Video this month, with support on Samsung’s 2026 TV lineup.