Major music publishers have filed a new lawsuit accusing Anthropic of illegally downloading more than 20,000 copyrighted songs to train its AI models. The plaintiffs say damages could exceed $3 billion.
Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai to strengthen its audio and hardware-focused AI capabilities. The deal highlights Apple’s growing emphasis on on-device intelligence amid intensifying competition with Meta and Google.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are in talks about a possible merger, according to a Reuters report. The move could consolidate Musk’s AI, satellite, and launch businesses ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
Tesla has invested $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, the company behind Grok and X, as part of a framework to collaborate on AI and robotics aligned with Tesla’s Master Plan Part IV.
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will release new AI models and products in the coming months, with a focus on AI-driven shopping assistants leveraging personal context.
OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.
Google has expanded Gemini integration in Google Maps, enabling hands-free, conversational navigation for users who are walking or cycling. The update pushes Maps further toward real-time, AI-assisted guidance.
Mistral AI released the general availability of Mistral Vibe 2.0, upgrading its terminal-based coding agent as it shifts developer tools from testing to paid enterprise products.
Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft are in talks to invest as much as $60 billion in OpenAI, according to a report. The discussions underscore intensifying competition and rising costs in advanced AI development.
Modelence, a Y Combinator-backed startup, raised $3 million to streamline AI app development by simplifying hosting, authentication, and database integration for developers.
A new Anti-Defamation League study finds Elon Musk-backed xAI’s Grok chatbot performed worst among six major AI models at identifying antisemitic and extremist content.
Anthropic raises its funding target to $20 billion, with investors including Sequoia, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, and Coatue, boosting its valuation to $350 billion.
Apple CEO Tim Cook emailed staff expressing heartbreak over ICE violence in Minneapolis, joining other tech leaders in condemning the deaths of two U.S. citizens.
Google adds full-length practice tests for India’s JEE exams to Gemini, offering personalised feedback, study plans, and AI-powered learning tools for students and educators.
Anthropic partners with UK government to pilot an AI assistant for GOV.UK, supporting employment services while building AI safety and public sector expertise.