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Musk's AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela's president
President Trump reportedly consulted Grok, xAI's AI chatbot, before ordering an invasion of Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The incident raises serious concerns about the influence of AI systems on high-stakes geopolitical and military decisions. It highlights the potential dangers of world leaders relying on AI chatbots for foreign policy guidance.
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OpenAI cuts ties with 3 safety researchers, WSJ reports
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers following an internal investigation that found they mishandled sensitive company information, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The departures come at a time when AI safety oversight is under intense public scrutiny. The move raises fresh questions about OpenAI's commitment to transparency and internal safety culture.
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Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits over Google's AI Overviews
A federal judge has dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of harming web traffic through its AI-powered search features. US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in Google's favor, finding the claims insufficient. The decision is a significant legal win for Google as it continues to expand AI integration into Search.
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Inside the investigation into Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center debacle
The Verge's Josh Dzieza discusses a months-long investigation into Kevin O'Leary's ambitious plans to build the world's largest data center — a 40,000-acre AI campus in Utah requiring nine gigawatts of power, more than double the average power consumption of a major city. The project has faced significant backlash from local communities and raised questions about feasibility and environmental impact. The podcast-style deep dive sheds light on the complex intersection of celebrity entrepreneurship, AI infrastructure, and local politics.
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OpenAI's new agent is a shot at Meta — but can it compete with free?
At its annual DevDay conference, OpenAI announced Dots, a new AI agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, positioned as a direct competitor to Meta's rapidly growing Muse AI agent platform. CEO Sam Altman took the stage to unveil the product, framing it as a serious, capable AI agent. The key challenge for OpenAI will be competing against Meta's free offering in an increasingly crowded agent marketplace.
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ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that allow users to virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos. Users can also save products they like to a Favorites library, deepening ChatGPT's role as a consumer shopping assistant. The move marks a significant expansion of ChatGPT's capabilities into e-commerce and personalized retail.
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Amazon releases its own Jev clone as decision models flood the web
Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released Strands Decider 2B, its own entry into the growing category of Jev-like decision models. The release signals how quickly decision-model architectures are being adopted and replicated across the industry. The flood of similar models raises questions about differentiation and the commoditization of this model class.
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Google's new Guided Vision feature can help you read the fine print
Google is launching Guided Vision in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices, enabling real-time AI-powered audio descriptions of whatever users point their phone camera at. The feature is designed to assist with tasks like reading small text, identifying objects, and describing surroundings. It represents a meaningful accessibility enhancement built directly into Gemini Live.
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Brian Chesky interview: AI agents need their own operating system
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argues that AI agents require a dedicated, AI-native operating system to reach their full potential, and discusses efforts to make Airbnb more agent-friendly. He shares his perspective on the current state of consumer AI and where the industry is heading. The interview offers a rare executive-level view on the infrastructure challenges of the emerging agentic AI era.
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Google thinks SpaceX's Starship has to launch 1,800 times before space data centers get off the ground
Google has outlined the enormous logistical hurdles facing space-based data centers, estimating that SpaceX's Starship would need to launch roughly 1,800 times to make them viable. Despite this, Google has already launched its first advanced chip into orbit as an early step toward orbital computing infrastructure. The story underscores the massive gap between current capabilities and the vision of cloud computing in space.
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Opus 5.5 loves to tell you 'this matters' (and other AI writing tells)
An analysis of Anthropic's Opus 5.5 model reveals distinctive linguistic patterns, including the word "dependable" appearing 23 times more frequently than in human writing samples. The piece explores the broader phenomenon of identifiable stylistic fingerprints in AI-generated text. Such tells have implications for AI detection, content authenticity, and the evolving craft of AI writing.
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Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI
Shopify has launched Canvas, a new AI-powered site builder that lets merchants create and customize their online stores through a conversational interface with its AI agent, Sidekick. Changes are reflected in real time as users chat, making store-building more intuitive and accessible. The tool represents Shopify's latest push to lower barriers to e-commerce through AI.
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Satlyt raises $8M to run AI on satellites
Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, has raised $8 million to build open software infrastructure for running AI workloads on satellites. The startup positions itself as the Android of orbital computing, contrasting with SpaceX's more closed, vertically integrated approach. The funding will help Satlyt expand its platform to work across multiple satellite operators.
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Photon raises $4.5M to replace mobile apps with AI agents over messaging platforms
Startup Photon, which famously held a funeral for mobile apps, has raised $4.5 million to help developers build AI agents that operate over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging channels. The company is betting that consumers will increasingly interact with AI agents instead of downloading dedicated apps. The funding will accelerate Photon's push to make messaging-based agents a mainstream alternative to traditional mobile software.
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Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses
Legato has launched AI-powered hearing glasses aimed at making hearing care more accessible by tackling the cost, comfort, and social stigma associated with traditional hearing aids. The device integrates AI to enhance sound processing for users with hearing difficulties. The launch marks a step forward in the use of consumer AI hardware to address underserved health needs.
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