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  1. The FTC subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures, Meta built a huge open-weight AI model for Macs, but you'll need a terabyte of RAM to run it, and CitizenLab detailed new spyware triggered by online advertising

    -The subpoenas are looking for documents regarding security incidents and safeguards, as well as some of the companies' marketing materials and content about their privacy policies. -Meta's 800-billion parameter model was optimized for Appl

  2. OpenAI says it found a 'sophisticated recording device' hidden in its offices

    Of course, it asked AI what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Mexico's president signed a decree ordering tech platforms to protect minors, NASA explained its battery tech, and the Apple I 'Hatfield' computer sold at auction

    -Mexico isn't the first country to introduce digital child protection measures, but it's unique in issuing the new rules via a presidential decree rather than new legislation. -The lithium-ion batteries that power most electronics here on E

  4. Apple unveils HomeView

    Two versions will be available in November for $299. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. OpenAI says it found a 'sophisticated recording device' hidden in its offices, Character.AI just filed for bankruptcy, and former foe Disney may buy it for parts, and Scientists find evidence of a second-generation planet born from a dying star

    -The suspect allegedly left a DIY recording device inside of an executive conference room he wasn't authorized to enter or use. -In its blog post, Character said it filed for Chapter 11 protection to facilitate the sale of the company and i

  6. Meta bans TikTok ads from its platforms in tit-for-tat row

    It called the move 'a normal business practice.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Epic reportedly delayed its Disney video game so it can be made using more AI, Meta says it's caught up to the frontier with its latest Wonder AI models, and Norway fined a Microsoft subsidiary for misusing Grindr user data

    -"No more hand-written code," the internal message stated, as well as ordering all art for the project to be "generated with full AI workflows." -According to Meta, the models are particularly adept at navigating legal, financial and health

  8. What to expect at Apple's 'Welcome home' event next week

    The company is reportedly rebooting its smart home ambitions with a smart display and a whole bunch of other accessories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk, many new cars share your data with third-party companies, and Google teamed up with menstrual health tracker Flo to develop new wellness hardware

    -Microsoft president Brad Smith told ITV on Friday, “right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI. Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection." -Four GM apps s

  10. Amazon is releasing kids' versions of its new Alexa Tablets

    The new Amazon Kids Tablets come in two sizes and can be bundled with one of two styles of case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. Meta banned TikTok ads in tit-for-tat row, Anthropic now offers a free vulnerability-finding service, and the Webb telescope detected the galaxy origin of the farthest fast radio burst

    -"We don't have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people off our apps," Meta spokesperson Chris Sgro told Bloomberg. -Anthropic's new scanner could give open-source coders early alerts about potential security issues for fr

  12. Google's AI detection website is now available

    SynthID Detector will flag content created with AI tools from OpenAI, Google, Apple and other companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  13. GPT-6 is coming to all tiers of ChatGPT, the FCC proposed a new mid-band spectrum auction, and OpenAI just posted hundreds more results on major math problems

    -OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 to ChatGPT, and it will come with a capability called Intelligent UI that the company says allows it to return responses quickly with fully interactive user interfaces. -The FCC laid out a trio of proposals for

  14. Don't throw away your old digital camera — do this instead

    Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  15. Asos was hit by an extortion hack that may have compromised customer data, Ultrahuman now offers on-demand heart rhythm scans, and Google's experimental Playground platform uses AI to create games for you

    -The notifications read: "Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us or we will leak it." -Partnering with FibriCheck, an app which uses a smartphone's camera to run an optical test, Ultrahuman sa

  16. Don't let the adorable AI agents fool you

    Just because they look harmless doesn't mean you should be irresponsible with your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  17. Wikimedia linked OpenAI agents to an outage and unauthorized activity, OpenAI will add a digital watermark to text and code generated in the EU, and Google is removing free access to Gemini Flash and Pro

    -An investigation didn't turn up any evidence that AI agents were using Wikimedia systems to coordinate their activity nor did the foundation detect signs of its data or systems being compromised. -OpenAI is using a proprietary system calle

  18. Florida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unidentified owners

    Creepy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. Trump announced an AI czar ', ICE is reportedly using a Palantir database to compile dossiers on protestors, and Capcom plans to use AI to speed up the game development process

    -As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Super Intelligence Force already has its first task, which is to create a report on the risks and opportunities related to AI within 120 days. -According to the lawsuit, DHS agents would tr

  20. 3 Affordable alternatives to Sonos speakers

    Getting good multi-room audio doesn’t have to break the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  21. Amazon introduces new Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft and entry-level models

    They come in new colors, including Ube purple and Fig red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  22. FDA approved artificial heart valve for kids that grows as they do, OpenAI fired 3 employees who allegedly shared info with an external AI safety group, and Audible rolled out an AI-generated interactions feature

    -Designed by a company called Edwards, the Autus Size-Adjustable Valve is an artificial pulmonary valve designed to be implanted into pediatric patients and can be expanded as the child grows. -The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI l

  23. Amazon unveils a thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K

    It will cost just $30 during the Prime Day deals event next week, and retail for $60 otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  24. Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will advise the government on the future of warfare, Reddit imposing new restrictions on Old Reddit, and Neon will make a truly open-source SCP movie

    -Project Meridian will be led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich, none of which has served in the US military. - While Old Reddit remains popular among a vocal contingent of longtime users, the company has said the older version

  25. Why Wi-Fi extenders simply aren't worth buying in 2026

    A single extender might fix a dead zone, but can't compete with better network tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  26. McDonald's is reportedly using AI to "dynamically" price its burgers, there's now an official US government AI chatbot, and OpenAI rolled out Dots, its new personal agents

    -This is basically surge pricing, like with ride-share platforms, but for hockey puck burgers that have been sitting under a hot lamp. -America.gov is an interface for people to ask natural language questions about information and services

  27. Robot dogs on farms do a lot more than just guarding

    Moving beyond security details to crop surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  28. Anthropic lost $8 billion last year and said its AI could destroy humanity, OpenAI canceled GPT-6.1 Astra's release over deceptive behavior, and Meta is starting an enterprise business to justify its massive AI spending

    -Anthropic reported an operating loss of $8 billion last year (on a $42 billion net loss), despite a 12-fold revenue increase from the year before to $4.6 billion. The company also said its AI tech may pose "existential risks to humanity."

  29. It took MapQuest until 2026 to add public transit directions

    The 30-year-old map service is quickly getting with the times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  30. The US government plans to use AI to help redact documents, Bill Gates says it's irresponsible for AI to not have safeguards, and OpenAI's agents targeted and infiltrated US government websites

    -A FOIA expert at the University of Florida told the Washington Post, "I think we have to watch the government really carefully on how they use AI to redact records, because I think it's going to be a very powerful tool for secrecy.” -Gates

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