Amazon has launched Alexa for Shopping, a generative AI assistant that combines Alexa+, Rufus, and customer shopping history to deliver personalized product recommendations, price tracking, and automated purchasing. The assistant is available across Amazon’s app, website, and Echo Show devices.
Alibaba reported a sharp decline in core profitability as aggressive AI and e-commerce investments weighed on earnings despite strong cloud growth.
Google has unveiled Googlebook, a new laptop category combining Android and ChromeOS technologies with Gemini AI integrated throughout the system. The devices introduce features such as Magic Pointer contextual actions and AI-generated desktop widgets.
Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX and other launch providers as it explores deploying orbital data centers under its Project Suncatcher initiative. The discussions reflect growing interest in space-based AI infrastructure and computing capacity.
Threads is testing Meta AI replies that provide real-time context and recommendations directly inside conversations, similar to Grok on X.
Major U.S. banks are rapidly patching software vulnerabilities uncovered by Anthropic’s Mythos AI model as concerns grow over AI-driven cybersecurity risks. The system is reportedly identifying weaknesses and attack chains at speeds beyond traditional security workflows.
OpenAI has introduced Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative designed to integrate AI-driven defense directly into software development workflows. The platform combines GPT-5.5 models, Codex Security, and partnerships with major security firms to automate vulnerability analysis and remediation.
SoftBank has invested more than $450 million into Graphcore as the Japanese technology group expands its AI infrastructure and semiconductor ambitions. The funding follows SoftBank’s acquisition of the British AI chip company in 2024.
Thinking Machines Labs introduced a research preview of “interaction models” designed for continuous real-time collaboration across audio, video, and text. The system combines live multimodal interaction with asynchronous reasoning and tool use.
Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever testified that he spent about a year collecting evidence that Sam Altman displayed a “consistent pattern of lying.” The testimony came during the ongoing OpenAI and Elon Musk trial in California.
Google appears to be preparing a new AI video generation model called Gemini Omni inside Gemini. Early tests show improved text rendering, conversational editing, and more realistic generated scenes.
White House adviser Kevin Hassett says AI is not yet causing job losses despite ongoing tech layoffs tied to automation and productivity gains.
OpenAI is creating a new enterprise deployment company backed by more than $4 billion in initial funding and acquiring AI consulting firm Tomoro.
SoftBank is reportedly evaluating a multibillion-dollar AI data center project in France following talks with President Emmanuel Macron.
OpenAI is launching a new initiative to partner with university student clubs around the world. The program will support AI education, student-led events, campus research, and early access to OpenAI tools and programs.
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