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Meta uses AI to determine age from height and bone structure
Meta has developed an AI system for age verification by analyzing height and bone structure in photos. The system is being tested in several countries and is planned for global expansion.
Etsy launched an app in ChatGPT for conversational shopping
Etsy has launched a built-in app inside ChatGPT that allows users to buy products through a conversation with AI.
PayPal becomes a tech company: betting on AI and cost cuts
PayPal announced a strategic shift toward AI: the company plans to save $1.5 billion through automation and modernization of its technology stack, but this will lead to workforce reductions.
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant — a fast model with fewer hallucinations
OpenAI has unveiled the new GPT-5.5 Instant model, which reduces hallucinations in sensitive areas while maintaining fast response times.
Character.AI in court: chatbot posed as psychiatrist with fake license
The state of Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI after a chatbot posed as a licensed psychiatrist and invented a medical license number.
ASML CEO says there are no competitors in chipmaking equipment — and there won't be
Christophe Fouquet, ASML's new CEO, said the company sees no rivals capable of challenging its monopoly in equipment for manufacturing the most advanced chips.
iOS 27: Apple will let users choose AI models instead of its own
Apple will let iOS 27 users choose which third-party AI models to use instead of the built-in Apple Intelligence for different tasks.
AI startup Altara raises $7M to unify scientific data
Startup Altara secured $7 million in funding for an AI platform that unifies fragmented data and accelerates R&D in scientific laboratories.
SAP invests $1.16 billion in German startup Prior Labs and takes control of AI agents
SAP is acquiring the young German AI startup Prior Labs for $1.16 billion and taking over the development of its own AI technologies, while also restricting customer access to AI agents from unapproved providers.
Wonder to build AI restaurant factories — a brand in one command
Marc Lore: AI and Wonder’s robotic kitchens will make it possible to launch a restaurant through a text prompt alone, with no experience in cooking or logistics.
QuTwo reached a $380 million valuation in an angel round
Finnish AI lab QuTwo, founded by former Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin, raised €25 million in an angel round and reached a €325 million valuation, confirming growing interest in European sovereign technology.
Samsung reached $1 trillion thanks to demand for AI chips
Samsung became the second Asian company after TSMC to surpass a $1 trillion market value thanks to demand for AI processors.
Ethos Raises $22.75M From a16z for Expert Network With Voice Onboarding
Expert consultation platform Ethos raised $22.75 million from Andreessen Horowitz after introducing voice onboarding and reaching a pace of 35,000 new experts per week.
Apple to pay $250 million over unfulfilled promises about AI-powered Siri
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit by users frustrated by delays in developing the promised AI features for the Siri voice assistant.
Tinder owner Match Group cuts hiring to pay for AI
Match Group announced a hiring freeze for the rest of the year to direct resources to developing AI tools for its dating platforms, including Tinder and Hinge.
Genesis AI unveils GENE-26.5, a model for fully functional robots
Startup Genesis AI, which raised $105 million from Khosla Ventures, unveiled its first robotics model, GENE-26.5, and demonstrated working robots with high-precision manipulators.
Google integrates advice from Reddit and web forums into search results
Google has updated AI search to include expert advice from Reddit and other discussion communities. This helps users find answers to specialized questions, but it can be chaotic because content quality varies.
DeepSeek to be valued at $45 billion in first funding round
Chinese lab DeepSeek, which became known for its ability to train powerful models with minimal computing resources, is preparing for its first funding round at a $45 billion valuation.
SpaceX to invest up to $119 billion in Terafab chip plant in Texas
SpaceX is considering building a semiconductor plant in Texas costing up to $119 billion to supply chips for Starlink satellites and xAI supercomputers.
Snap and Perplexity amicably ended a $400 million deal to integrate AI search
Snap and Perplexity amicably ended their $400 million partnership to integrate AI search into Snapchat. The contract was announced last November, but the sides decided to part ways on friendly terms.
Barry Diller defends Altman, but warns of the danger of AGI
Media mogul Barry Diller defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, but said trust is irrelevant in the face of AGI, which requires strict control mechanisms.
AI Architects Alarmed: Where the Cracks in the Industry's Foundation Lie
Five key figures in the AI industry met at the Milken Global conference and openly discussed three critical problems: chip shortages, data center energy crisis, and doubts about AI architecture itself.
Moonshot AI raised $2 billion at a $20 billion valuation amid open-source boom
Beijing startup Moonshot AI raised $2 billion at a $20 billion valuation. The company's annual revenue reached $200 million thanks to growing demand for open-source AI models.
Spotify localized AI DJ for France, Germany, Italy, and Brazil
Spotify expanded the geographic reach of its AI DJ — a smart assistant that generates playlists and speaks French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
Spotify will let users create personal AI podcasts via Claude Code
Spotify is expanding its content creation tools: users will be able to generate personal podcasts with Claude Code and Codex, then import them to the platform.
Aurora's autonomous trucks ready to scale: from dozens to hundreds
Aurora, an autonomous trucking company, is moving into commercial production after successful tests and is preparing to expand its fleet from a few dozen to hundreds of vehicles this year.
Anthropic's Mythos found serious vulnerabilities in Firefox
The Claude-based security analysis tool uncovered numerous critical flaws in the Firefox browser, reshaping Mozilla's approach to code testing.
Bumble drops swipes, bets on AI assistant Bee
Bumble is abandoning the classic left-right swipe system in favor of AI assistant Bee, which will suggest matches and help with dating through intelligent recommendations.
Musk's lawsuit exposes OpenAI conflict between profit and safety
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, arguing that the company's commercial structure contradicts its original mission to ensure AGI safety for humanity.
Perplexity launches Personal Computer for all Mac users
Perplexity's AI assistant Personal Computer, which performs tasks on your Mac, is now available to all users with no access restrictions.