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…
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…
LinkedIn announced in 2026 a new feature letting users flag posts as AI-generated content, part of a broader effort to reduce what the platform calls “AI slop” in its feeds.
The feature appears as a…
Google announced in July 2026 that it is developing a “dynamic patching” system for Chrome that would allow security updates to be applied without requiring users to restart their browser.
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Google DeepMind announced on July 30, 2026 that its updated Gemini Robotics 2 AI model can now control entire humanoid robots, expanding beyond the upper-body focus of its predecessor to support…
Microsoft has confirmed it is developing a Copilot “super app” that will merge its chat, coding, and agentic capabilities into a single product, with a launch expected later in 2026. CEO Satya…
Microsoft reported a 10 percent drop in Xbox content and services revenue — including its Game Pass subscription — alongside a 13 percent decline in Xbox hardware sales, according to the company’s…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg used the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call on Wednesday to outline plans for personal AI agents — software that would act on users’ behalf around the clock to help with goals…
Greg Brockman told Joanna Stern on YouTube in July 2026 that OpenAI is building a “family of devices” for AI interactions and will “expect them soon,” but he wouldn’t confirm a rumored 2027 smart speaker or Humane AI Pin-style wearable. He predicted voice will replace typing for most tasks, cited “beak” soundproof masks, and said Apple/Jony Ive concerns won’t divert device plans while addressing ChatGPT privacy.
New York’s final SAFE for Kids Act rules (2026) require age verification to access algorithmic feeds—or 12 a.m.–6 a.m. notifications—on platforms where users spend at least 20% of time in those feeds. Platforms must keep false positives low, detect circumvention 98% of the time, offer a method besides government ID, and delete or de-identify verification data; Jan. 25, 2027 starts enforcement.
More than 1,100 employees from leading AI companies have signed a public statement urging the US government to support international efforts to govern the pace of frontier AI development. Signatories…
Apple has confirmed it will not limit device functionality for customers who miss payments on its new Upgrade program. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery said:…
