SpaceX aborted the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket just before liftoff after several of its Raptor engines failed to start. The company stated an automatic abort was triggered and it hopes to make another launch attempt in a few days.
Global tech stocks, particularly in the semiconductor sector, experienced a significant downturn, with one index on track for its worst weekly performance in over a year. The slide in chip and memory stocks suggests a reversal in the recent AI-driven market rally.
IBM's stock price dropped by as much as 25% after the company issued a pre-earnings warning for its second-quarter results. CEO Arvind Krishna stated that the company "faltered" as clients shifted their spending toward AI infrastructure and cybersecurity, impacting sales of other IBM products like mainframes.
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has launched Kimi K3, an open-weight model that is reportedly challenging the performance of leading U.S. models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The release is seen as a significant development, demonstrating China's rapid progress in closing the gap in advanced AI technology.
SpaceX's stock price has fallen to its $135 initial public offering price for the first time since its market debut in June. The decline in the AI and space conglomerate's valuation comes as the company prepares for its next Starship test launch.
To mark the 25th anniversary of Google Images, Google has redesigned its homepage to feature a dynamic, browsable gallery of images that are suggested based on user interests. The update also integrates an AI image generation tool directly into Google Search, allowing users to create custom visuals.
Meta has removed its controversial 'Muse Image' AI feature from Instagram shortly after its launch, following significant backlash from users and privacy advocates. The tool allowed users to generate AI images that incorporated photos from public Instagram accounts, raising concerns about consent, deepfakes, and privacy.
OpenAI has officially released its new GPT-5.6 family of models, which includes the flagship 'Sol' along with the more efficient 'Terra' and 'Luna' versions, after receiving government approval. Concurrently, the company launched 'ChatGPT Work,' a new AI agent designed to automate complex and long-running office tasks by integrating with various workplace applications.
xAI has filed a lawsuit against a user named Terry Wayne Harwood, accusing him of using the Grok AI chatbot to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit alleges Harwood violated the company's terms of service and seeks to establish user liability for illegal content created with the AI tool.
Google is making its AI-powered video editor, Vids, more widely accessible to all users. The company also announced new features, including the ability for users to generate personal AI avatars from a selfie and a voice clip, which can then speak typed scripts.
Linux creator Linus Torvalds has publicly supported the use of AI-powered coding tools for the Linux kernel project. He dismissed critics, stating that those who oppose the use of AI should either fork the project or leave, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to new technologies.
The European Commission has ordered Google to increase interoperability under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The new rules require Google to open its Android platform to competing AI assistants and to share search data with rivals, aiming to foster more competition in the EU.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company orchestrated a campaign to steal trade secrets by recruiting former Apple employees. The complaint claims these employees downloaded confidential hardware and software information to benefit OpenAI's nascent hardware division.
New York City is implementing new housing policies that will require landlords and brokers to disclose when AI or other digital tools have been used to alter images in rental listings. The initiative, championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, aims to combat deceptive practices known as "housefishing."
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a "coordinated" campaign to steal trade secrets and confidential information. The suit claims former Apple employees were recruited by OpenAI to illicitly acquire proprietary data to help build the AI company's new hardware division.
Google is enhancing its AI Mode in Search by allowing users to link and interact with select applications like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube. This integration enables the AI to complete tasks and access services from these apps directly within the conversational search experience.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the AI company orchestrated a campaign to steal trade secrets by recruiting former Apple employees. The complaint claims OpenAI used proprietary information to advance its own hardware ambitions and seeks to block the company from using the allegedly stolen information.
PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electrical grid operator, is raising electricity costs for consumers by an estimated $6.3 billion. The rate hikes are attributed to the surging energy demands from AI data centers across the 13 states PJM serves.
A report from Common Sense Media has determined that Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode in Search are an "unacceptable risk to children." The watchdog group claims the AI features failed tests related to crisis situations, validated disordered eating, and successfully completed homework assignments.
Google is updating its AI Mode in Search to allow users to link and interact directly with third-party applications. The initial integration includes services like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music.