xAI sues ex-employee over alleged OpenAI secrets leak
Elon Musk’s xAI has initiated legal action against a former employee, accusing them of misappropriating confidential information related to OpenAI. The lawsuit highlights the growing tensions and high stakes in the competitive AI landscape, where internal discord has spilled into a very public legal conflict.
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Libby is adding an AI book recommendation feature
Will Shanklin / engadget - Overdrive's digital book lending app Libby is adding — you guessed it! — AI. The new Inspire Me feature is an AI-fueled discovery tool tuned to your local branch's collection. Following a soft launch this month, it will be officially available in Septembe…
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Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
Maxwell Zeff / techcrunch - After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies.
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AI-Related Products Help Drive 26% Revenue Growth in Alibaba’s Cloud Division
PYMNTS / pymnts - Artificial intelligence-related products led Alibaba Group’s gains during a quarter in which the global technology company earned double-digit year-over-year revenue growth across its businesses. Overall, during the quarter ended June 30, Alibaba reported…
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Alibaba unveils new AI chip amidst Nvidia market concerns
Alibaba is making headlines with its announcement of a new AI chip designed to challenge Nvidia’s market dominance. The development has sparked notable market reactions and is seen as a strategic move to fill a technological gap, intensifying competition in the rapidly evolving semiconductor and AI sectors.
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Meta’s AI Lab in Turmoil as ChatGPT Co-Creator Threatened to Quit Shortly After Joining
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Shengjia Zhao, a co-creator of ChatGPT, threatened to quit Meta just days after joining, forcing the company to name him Chief Scientist to prevent his exit.The post Meta’s AI Lab in Turmoil as ChatGPT Co-Creator Threatened to Quit Shortly After Joining a…
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X.AI just launched its first code model named Grok Code Fast 1
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - X.AI has introduced Grok Code Fast 1, a new AI model designed specifically for agent-based programming.The article X.AI just launched its first code model named Grok Code Fast 1 appeared first on THE DECODER.
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China warns against disorderly AI competition amid rapid industry growth
Chinese regulators have issued a pointed warning urging strict controls over the expanding AI sector. The authorities call for orderly development, cautioning against chaotic competition that could undermine innovation. This clear directive signals potential regulatory intervention aimed at clamping down on unsanctioned industry practices.
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Microsoft Unveils In-House MAI-1 and MAI-Voice-1 AI Models to Diversify Beyond OpenAI
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft has launched two powerful in-house AI models, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview, signaling a major strategy to build its own foundational AI alongside its OpenAI partnership.The post Microsoft Unveils In-House MAI-1 and MAI-Voice-1 AI Models to Dive…
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Maisa AI reels in $25M for its AI agent development platform
Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - Maisa AI Inc., a startup with a platform for building artificial intelligence agents, today announced that it has raised $25 million in seed funding. Early Spotify Technology SA backer Creandum led the investment. It was joined by Forgepoint Capital Inter…
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OpenAI Launches Production-Ready Voice API with Cheaper, More Expressive ‘gpt-realtime’ Model
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - OpenAI's Realtime API is now generally available, featuring the new gpt-realtime model for more natural voice agents at a 20% lower cost for developers.The post OpenAI Launches Production-Ready Voice API with Cheaper, More Expressive ‘gpt-realtime’ Model …
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Microsoft Brings Its Copilot AI to Samsung Smart TVs
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Microsoft Copilot is now available on select Samsung smart TVs so you can talk for show ideas, spoiler free updates, and more from the big screen.The post Microsoft Brings Its Copilot AI to Samsung Smart TVs first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Microsoft Unveils Home-Grown AI Models Reducing OpenAI Dependence
Microsoft announced a set of powerful in‐house AI models designed to reduce its dependency on OpenAI’s technology. The move aims to bolster its own AI ecosystem and product integration, proving that even tech giants can decide to play in their own backyard with a touch of defiant self-reliance.
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Xcode 26 beta 7 adds GPT-5 & Claude account support
appleinsider - With the seventh developer beta of Xcode 26, users have gained the ability to add Claude accounts and use OpenAI's GPT-5 for vibe coding.Xcode 26 beta 7 features support for GPT-5 and Claude accounts.Following the discovery of code-level references pointi…
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Anthropic Will Now Train Claude on Your Chats, Here's How to Opt Out
Juli Clover / macrumors - Anthropic announced today that it is changing its Consumer Terms and Privacy Policy, with plans to train its AI chatbot Claude with user data.New users will be able to opt out at signup. Existing users will receive a popup that allows them to opt out of A…
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Anthropic Reaches Settlement in AI Copyright Lawsuit by Book Authors
Jon Swartz / techstrong - Anthropic has sidestepped the biggest potential copyright headache of many it faces from content creators. In a court filing in California federal court Tuesday, the company revealed it settled a class-action lawsuit with a trio of authors who claimed the…
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OpenAI and Anthropic safety tests reveal critical AI vulnerabilities
In an unexpected collaboration that borders on rivalry, OpenAI and Anthropic cross-tested their AI models, exposing serious jailbreak risks and misuse potential. The joint safety tests have raised eyebrows about the robustness of current systems and add fuel to debates over stricter AI oversight.
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Taco Bell slows down AI drive-thru push, admits technology isn't perfect
techspot - Taco Bell is one of several companies that uses voice-AI drive-thrus. It has more than 500 of them at various locations, but it's likely to be more selective when it comes to further expansion.Read Entire Article
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WhatsApp rolls out AI-powered Writing Help feature
Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - WhatsApp is getting another injection of artificial intelligence in the form of Writing Help. As you would guess from the name, this is a tool designed to help you come up with the perfect message for different scenarios. With Writing Help being billed as…
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Nvidia posts $46 billion revenue in another record quarter — Data center and gaming GPU sales break records
tomshardware - Nvidia posts a record-breaking Q2 FY2026 with $46.7 billion in revenue driven by record sales of AI GPUs and forecasts even stronger Q3 results despite ongoing uncertainities with H20 exports to China.
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