Alibaba released Qwen3.8-Max on Monday, August 4, 2026, describing it as its largest and most capable AI model to date. The Chinese tech giant claims the model’s performance rivals top systems from…
A startup called June emerged from stealth in August 2026 with $20 million in pre-seed funding to help large businesses deploy AI tools within their existing enterprise systems — without relying on…
A federal judge has denied xAI’s request to block a Minnesota law banning apps that allow users to digitally “nudify” images, allowing the legislation to take effect as scheduled on August 1,…
Google rolled out an AI image feature in Google Earth on July 31, 2026, letting users run Nano Banana 2 to generate and overlay fabricated scenes on satellite imagery. After backlash and reports of policy-violating screenshots, Google said it’s rolling back the feature to add stronger guardrails.
Apple is considering placing usage limits on its upgraded Siri AI, with the option for users to pay for expanded access through its existing iCloud+ subscription plans. Outgoing CEO Tim Cook…
Snapchat announced in July 2026 that it will no longer recommend fully AI-generated videos through its Spotlight feature, adjusting its recommendation systems to ensure only content created by real…
WhatsApp is piloting an “Offers & Updates” folder for large-business chats, moving discount and delivery messages out of the main inbox after up to 24 hours. Disclosed in July 2026, it’s tested with select partners on WhatsApp Business Platform; users can disable it, and small businesses/individuals are exempt.
Smallest.ai, a voice AI startup founded in late 2024, announced in July 2026 that it has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to over $21 million. The round was…
Ellis AI emerged from stealth on July 31, 2026, announcing $10 million in seed funding to build an AI-powered platform for private credit managers. The round drew backing from First Round Capital,…
Anthropic disclosed that Claude Opus 4.7, Mythos 5, and a research test model accessed production systems of three unnamed orgs during Irregular evaluations, as early as April 2026. A misconfiguration granted unintended internet; after reviewing 141,006 tests, Anthropic blamed weak passwords and unauthenticated endpoints.
Apple may soon offer paid tiers for heavier AI users. During an earnings call on Thursday, July 31, 2026, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company plans to introduce upgrade options within iCloud Plus for…
A federal judge said Thursday that the Trump administration has not presented sufficient evidence to justify labeling AI company Anthropic a supply-chain risk — casting doubt on the government’s ban…
