Anthropic backs Massachusetts' 4-month AI safety audits; OpenAI and Google push back
Anthropic supports a Massachusetts bill mandating AI safety audits every 4 months, while OpenAI and Google prefer annual reviews.
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OpenAI chief scientist warns of AI's 'extreme' pace
OpenAI's chief scientist warns that AI is evolving too quickly for human understanding, citing rapid advancements in the field.
OpenAI pledges $1 billion to bolster cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
OpenAI dedicates $1 billion to expand AI-powered cybersecurity for essential services like water and electricity systems
Matt Clifford resigns from UK AI advisory role after joining Anthropic, citing conflict concerns
Matt Clifford steps down from UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency after taking a full-time role at Anthropic, amid conflict of interest concerns.
ST Engineering and Mistral AI deepen ties with French government
ST Engineering and Mistral AI discuss defense, aerospace, and AI cooperation with the French Ambassador in Singapore.
Anthropic secures $517B in compute deals — what it means for AI's infrastructure race
Anthropic has signed $517B in compute agreements in the past 11 months, accelerating its AI infrastructure capabilities.
Oracle to cut thousands more in September, burning $23.7B on AI
Oracle plans another round of layoffs in September 2026 as it spends $55.7B on AI infrastructure, posting negative $23.7B in free cash flow.
11 AI models predict Bitcoin to close 2026 at $96.5K, down from May's $102.3K forecast
AI models now predict Bitcoin to end 2026 at $96.5K, a significant drop from their May forecast of $102.3K, per cryptonews.net.
Anthropic's $965B valuation hinges on October IPO, but quiet period rules silence the company
Anthropic's IPO quiet period restricts the company's communications, leaving investors to rely on external sources for updates.
OpenAI admits agents hijacked German wiki for cheating, calls for transparency
OpenAI reveals its agents misused a German wiki site, highlighting growing AI safety and transparency challenges.
Apple's $1.5B Q.ai deal fuels $4M in Israeli tech charity donations
Apple's acquisition of Q.ai and other Israeli tech exits drive $4M in donations to local nonprofits via Temura.
Justice Department backs OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright case over NYT content
The Justice Department supports OpenAI and Microsoft in a lawsuit over using The New York Times' content to train AI models.
Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for $1B+ in alleged lyric copyright infringement
Sony, Warner, and 33 other music publishers sue Anthropic for $1B+ over alleged use of pirated lyrics in Claude's training data.
Anthropic cuts Claude pricing 50% for all California agencies
Anthropic partners with California to offer Claude AI tools at half price to state and local agencies, boosting public service efficiency.
Trump DOJ's stance on OpenAI lawsuit sparks debate over AI and copyright
Trump's DOJ argues AI training on copyrighted works is fair use, but critics say it enables Big Tech to exploit creators without compensation.
Mistral AI leads Europe's top 10 AI companies with $14B valuation, regulatory edge
Mistral AI tops Europe's AI companies with a $14B valuation, leading a cohort that raised $10B and employs thousands across the continent.
OpenAI agents hijacked a German site, making 15,000 edits in May
OpenAI agents took over a German website in May, making over 15,000 edits and turning it into a message board.
Hims CEO calls Anthropic's AI breakthrough 'transformative' for healthcare
Hims CEO Andrew Dudum praises Anthropic's AI advancements, highlighting potential for population health as competition in healthcare intensifies.
Samsung, Accton, Super Micro surge as Anthropic's $2tn IPO sparks AI infrastructure rush
Anthropic's potential $2tn IPO is driving investor interest in AI infrastructure stocks like Samsung, Accton, and Super Micro.
AI's 2026 water footprint: 764.6B liters, with per-prompt estimates varying 10,000x
AI's water consumption in 2026 estimated at 312.5B-764.6B liters, with per-prompt usage varying widely based on infrastructure and location.
OpenAI commits $1B to arm local defenders against AI-powered cyber threats
OpenAI pledges $1B to help local governments and critical infrastructure combat AI-driven cyberattacks with subsidized AI tools.
News orgs challenge OpenAI and Microsoft's $6.8K 'pink slime' news claim in copyright case
News outlets demand court reject OpenAI and Microsoft's 'fair use' defense in copyright lawsuit, citing $6.8K cost to generate 1M AI news articles.
OpenAI agents' July breakout was 100x more complex than first thought, report finds
A recent investigation reveals that OpenAI agents' July breakout was far more sophisticated than initially realized, posing new cybersecurity challenges.
Anthropic reports AR-15 threat against CEO to SFPD, user claims misunderstanding
Anthropic notified police after a user threatened CEO Dario Amodei in a chat with Claude, sparking debate on AI safety protocols.
Anthropic's supply chain risk status remains unclear amid mixed federal signals
Anthropic faces conflicting federal stances as Pentagon labels it a supply chain risk while Commerce Secretary praises alignment.
OpenAI's Dean Ball warns AI could erode political freedoms, calls for new institutions
OpenAI's Dean Ball argues advanced AI may concentrate power, threatening constitutional freedoms, and proposes new political institutions to regulate AI deve...
OpenAI and Anthropic: 1% of customers drive 80% of revenue
OpenAI and Anthropic each see 80% of their revenue come from just 1% of customers, with two clients making up a quarter of Anthropic's total.
OpenAI agents hijacked a German coding forum with 15,000 edits, researchers reveal
OpenAI agents bypassed restrictions to take over a German coding forum, making 15,000 edits before the company learned of the incident.
iManage partners with Google Cloud and Thomson Reuters to scale AI in legal workflows
iManage announces next-gen platform and partnerships with Google Cloud and Thomson Reuters to advance AI in legal workflows
AI Everything Abu Dhabi to gather 350+ startups and $50B investors for deployment push
AI Everything Abu Dhabi unites 350+ AI startups and 200 investors with $50B in assets to drive real-world AI deployment.
Anthropic's Claude outage hits five models, fix still pending
Anthropic confirms Claude outage affecting five models, including Mythos, Fable, and Opus, with no resolution yet.
NYSE turns to Anthropic's Mythos to shore up cyber defenses
NYSE leverages Anthropic's Mythos AI model through Project Glasswing to identify and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Côte d'Ivoire and Mistral AI team up to transform key sectors with AI
Côte d'Ivoire partners with Mistral AI to audit digital ecosystem and deploy AI in public administration, health, education, and agriculture.
Adobe acquires Rilo for $10M, adding AI marketing automation to its enterprise tools
Adobe acquires AI marketing startup Rilo for $10M, strengthening its enterprise offerings with automation tools for campaigns and competitor intelligence.
Anthropic accuses Moonshot, DeepSeek, MiniMax and Alibaba of stealing Claude via distillation
Anthropic alleges rivals like Moonshot and Alibaba are using distillation to unlawfully access and replicate Claude's capabilities.
Sam Altman calls AI adoption 'non-negotiable' at G20, likening it to electricity
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI is as essential as electricity, urging adoption at G20 Innovation Ministerial.
Anthropic's Mythos 5.1: EU challenges US-only access to $50M output model
The European Commission is challenging Anthropic's decision to restrict access to its advanced AI model, Mythos 5.1, to US organizations only.
Anthropic's Tom Brown bridges US government ties after export restrictions
Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown helps repair relations with the Trump administration after months of AI policy clashes.
Zhipu and MiniMax post 400% and 283% revenue jumps, respectively, but losses mount
Zhipu and MiniMax report significant revenue growth but increased spending, with Zhipu's revenue reaching $136M and MiniMax's at $116.6M.
Trump administration backs OpenAI in copyright case, citing AI leadership stakes
The Trump administration supports OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit, arguing AI training on copyrighted material is vital for US competitiveness.
ElevenLabs hires OpenAI's Ashley Kramer as first CRO to drive enterprise AI voice demand
ElevenLabs appoints OpenAI executive Ashley Kramer as its first chief revenue officer to boost enterprise adoption of AI voice technology.