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Malaysia has lifted its temporary ban on Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot after authorities confirmed that xAI implemented safeguards against misuse, including sexualised deepfake content.
China is investigating Meta’s $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus, reviewing the deal’s money transfers, tax compliance, and overseas operations amid national security concerns.
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron, a supplier to Apple, is building its first U.S. factory in Texas to produce AI server products, including those using Nvidia chips.
Blockit, a new AI scheduling platform, uses autonomous agents to handle meetings, aiming to replace manual back-and-forth emails and traditional calendar tools.
Intel shares fell 14% after the chipmaker issued soft guidance and warned of a supply shortage, raising concerns over its foundry business and AI competitiveness.
LiveKit, a key provider of AI voice and video technology OpenAI, xAI, and Salesforce, closed a $100 million funding round, valuing the company at $1 billion.
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said he was “surprised” by OpenAI’s decision to test ads in ChatGPT and emphasized careful consideration for ads in AI assistants.
Google introduces free SAT practice tests powered by Gemini, providing personalized feedback and analysis to help students prepare for standardized exams.
Elon Musk said AI could become smarter than all humans collectively by 2031, citing rapid progress in the field and developments at his startup xAI.
Google AI Mode now taps Gmail and Photos to provide tailored answers, helping users with personalized planning, shopping, and recommendations.