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Republican leaders dropped a bid to include state AI law preemption in the National Defense Authorization Act, preserving states’ power to regulate AI. The move removes a sweeping federal shield that would have blocked states from passing AI rules for a decade. For open-source maintainers and researchers, the decision keeps compliance and governance expectations tied […]
Google is testing AI-written titles in Discover for a subset of users, and the Google Discover AI headlines change is already drawing backlash. The test replaces publisher headlines with machine-generated alternatives inside the Android news feed. Some examples appear bland, while others read as misleading or sensational. Google Discover AI headlines test: what we know […]
Apple AI chief John Giannandrea has stepped down amid stalled Siri upgrades and a broader reset of the company’s AI efforts. The leadership change puts longtime Google veteran and recent Microsoft AI executive Amar Subramanya in charge of Apple’s AI models, machine learning research, and AI safety. Apple AI chief exit: what it means Giannandrea’s […]
FoloToy AI teddy is back on sale following a sales pause triggered by a watchdog report. The company says the relaunch includes stronger child protections and tighter filters. The rapid return highlights how fast-moving AI toys can stumble, then attempt to recover under public pressure. Engadget reported that FoloToy reinstated sales of the “Kumma” bear […]
A federal judge issued a temporary order in the Sora Cameo injunction, barring OpenAI from using the word “Cameo” inside its Sora app. The restraining order follows a lawsuit from Cameo, the celebrity video marketplace, which alleges trademark confusion and brand dilution. The order restricts OpenAI from using “Cameo,” as well as similar terms like […]
Apple is preparing iOS 27 AI upgrades that emphasize performance, reliability, and a smarter Siri, according to new reports. The shift points to a Snow Leopard-style cycle that trades flashy additions for speed and stability while expanding on-device intelligence. iOS 27 AI upgrades follow a Snow Leopard playbook Apple will reportedly prioritize code quality and […]
DeepSeek-V2 release puts an efficient open-weight MoE model in developers’ hands and expands options across the open ecosystem. The model arrives with a focus on speed and cost. It targets practical deployment as well as research. Early materials highlight lower compute bills and faster serving. Community interest has spiked as a result. DeepSeek-V2 release highlights […]
Google denied that it uses Gmail content to train Gemini and said its Gmail AI training policy has not changed. The company responded after viral posts claimed users must disable smart features to prevent emails from training AI. Gmail AI training policy explained Google states it does not use Gmail message content to train Gemini. […]
Microsoft updated Windows 11’s PowerToys, adding PowerToys on-device AI to the Advanced Paste utility through Ollama and Foundry Local. The change lets users run translations and summaries locally, reducing cloud dependency and removing API credit requirements. The 0.96 release routes prompts to local engines instead of defaulting to online providers. According to Microsoft’s partners, supported […]
