Microsoft plans a record $30B+ investment next quarter to expand cloud and AI infrastructure, further cementing its competitive edge and meeting surging demand for generative AI models.
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Mark Zuckerberg asserts AI-powered smart glasses will be the dominant interface, claiming those without them will face a "cognitive disadvantage," despite Reality Labs' ongoing losses.
Google's Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are now generally available on Vertex AI. These advanced AI models generate high-quality video with native audio, transforming text and images into compelling content for enterprises.
Apple officially opens its first US Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on Aug 19, offering free smart manufacturing and AI training to small and medium-sized businesses, part of its $500B US investment.
YouTube is rolling out an AI system to automatically detect underage users in the US, restricting personalized ads, activating digital well-being tools, and limiting access to certain content.
Google NotebookLM introduces "Video Overviews," an AI-powered feature that turns complex documents into narrated, slide-style videos for enhanced visual learning and presentations.
OpenAI launches "Study Mode" for ChatGPT, an AI feature designed to guide students through problem-solving with a Socratic method, aiming to foster deeper learning rather than just providing answers.
A critical SSRF vulnerability (CVE-2025-54381) in BentoML's file upload handling allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform internal network reconnaissance and steal cloud metadata credentials from AI applications.
NVIDIA's Sasha Levin proposes new guidelines for AI in Linux kernel development, including a "Co-developed-by" tag and standardized configurations for AI coding tools like Claude and Copilot.
Qualcomm unveils Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn), focusing on "Ultra High Reliability" to deliver wired-like stability, with 25% lower latency and packet loss for AI, IoT, and enterprise automation.
Google Chrome now displays AI-generated review summaries for online stores, helping US users quickly assess retailer credibility and product quality from multiple rating platforms.
Claude AI Hits Weekly Rate Limits: Anthropic Caps Usage for Subscribers, Sparking Developer Backlash
Anthropic introduces new weekly rate limits for Claude AI subscribers, particularly impacting heavy users of Claude Code, sparking backlash over transparency and usage caps.
Neuralink has joined an AI-powered "Smart Bionic Eye" research initiative led by UCSB, aiming to restore sight to the blind by integrating brain-computer interface technology.
Samsung is diversifying Galaxy AI for the S26 series, reportedly in talks with OpenAI and Perplexity AI to expand beyond Google's Gemini.
Unit 42 reveals homograph phishing attacks exploiting visually similar characters to bypass defenses and deceive users. AI is amplifying this threat, making malicious emails highly convincing.
Microsoft is replacing its MSN News feed in Windows 11's widgets panel with "Copilot Discover," an AI-driven experience offering personalized content and smoother interactions.
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is using an AI tool to review 200,000 federal regulations, flagging 100,000 for deletion to streamline bureaucracy.
Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot production is far behind its 2025 target, with only hundreds built. Bottlenecks in hand and forearm development are major challenges.
Apple releases public betas for its 2025 OS lineup, featuring the new "Liquid Glass" design language, enhanced AI, and significant productivity upgrades across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch.
Alphabet reports $96.4B revenue in Q2 2025, up 14% YoY, driven by strong AI performance in Google Search, YouTube, and a soaring Google Cloud
Proton introduces Lumo AI Assistant, an end-to-end encrypted AI tool that guarantees no user data is used for training, offers a "Ghost Mode," and runs on open-source models in Europe.