U.S. senators are demanding detailed explanations from major tech platforms on how they prevent and monetize AI-generated sexual deepfakes. The inquiry follows renewed scrutiny of generative AI tools and their safeguards.
Skild AI raised nearly $1.4 billion to advance a unified foundation model designed to control multiple types of robots. The funding values the company at more than $14 billion.
Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a desktop agent that allows users to delegate file-based tasks directly to Claude. The research preview expands Claude’s reach beyond coding into everyday productivity workflows.
Sakana AI’s ALE-Agent secured 1st place in the AtCoder Heuristic Contest 058, outperforming 804 human participants. The agent autonomously discovered novel optimization strategies during the 4-hour competition.
LG Electronics has introduced CLOiD, a home robot designed to automate daily household tasks as part of its Zero-Labor Home strategy. The robot integrates AI, robotics, and connected home systems.
Google is adding new Gemini AI features to Google TV, enabling voice-driven controls, personalized recommendations, and AI-powered photo and video experiences. The updates debut on select TCL televisions before a broader rollout.
Artificial intelligence has become a major factor behind U.S. job cuts in 2025, with companies citing automation and efficiency gains as reasons for workforce reductions. More than 55,000 layoffs this year have been directly attributed to AI adoption.
French AI startup Mistral released Devstral 2, a coding-focused AI model, alongside Mistral Vibe CLI, offering context-aware code automation and enterprise-ready workflows.
SoftBank and Nvidia are negotiating a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, potentially valuing the robotics-focused AI startup at $14 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in humanoid robotics.
OpenAI introduces an experimental “confessions” system that rewards honest self-reporting of mistakes in GPT-5 Thinking models, aiming to improve AI safety and visibility of failures.
penAI has put advertising plans for ChatGPT on hold after declaring a “code red,” shifting its focus toward improving the AI assistant’s performance, stability, and security amid intensifying competition in the AI market.
DeepSeek has launched two new open-source AI models — V3.2 and V3.2-Speciale — that the company says match or exceed leading U.S. systems in advanced reasoning and tool-use tasks.
Italian defense firm Leonardo will launch the “Michaelangelo Dome,” an AI-driven air-defense system designed to coordinate European anti-air platforms against Russian threats.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission warned that rapid growth in humanoid robotics fueled by heavy funding may lead to a bubble, as many firms create similar robots without proven applications.
Coinbase Ventures identifies AI and crypto as the next frontier for onchain innovation in 2026. AI-driven smart contracts, robotics data, and privacy-preserving tools are set to transform decentralized finance and trading.