EU AI Act Enforcement Begins With New Transparency Rules
The EU began enforcing new AI Act rules on transparency, deepfake labelling, and oversight of powerful AI models starting August 2026.
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OpenAI Launches GPT-Live Voice AI System for ChatGPT
OpenAI's new GPT-Live voice AI system lets ChatGPT listen and speak at once, cutting delays and enabling faster, more natural conversations.
Snapchat Limits AI-Generated Videos in Spotlight Feed
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are limiting recommendations and monetization for AI-generated content to promote authentic material.
Iran Targets Gulf AI Data Centers in Ongoing Conflict
Iran has struck AI data centers in the Gulf, prompting a US response and raising costs and risks for tech companies building there.
Alibaba Unveils New AI Model as Shares Jump 7%
Alibaba's new Qwen3.8-Max AI model boosted its stock price, while DeepSeek's cheaper V4-Flash model highlights China's low-cost AI push.
Hugging Face CEO Says China Is Winning the AI Race
Hugging Face's CEO says China now leads in open AI models and could match U.S. labs by 2027.
Why Companies Are Struggling to Price Their AI Tools
Companies are struggling to set stable AI prices because token use and costs are rising fast and hard to predict.
Sam Altman Promotes ChatGPT Parenting Podcast Idea
Sam Altman promoted ChatGPT for parenting tasks, but his post was overshadowed by a viral reply questioning why parents wouldn't just talk to their kids.
Judge Denies xAI Request to Block Minnesota Nudify App Law
A judge denied xAI's request to block Minnesota's nudify app ban, letting the law take effect while the lawsuit continues.
Australian Booksellers Report Bulk Orders Linked to AI Training
Australian booksellers fear rare books are being sold and destroyed to train AI, though Anthropic and Zoom Books both deny direct involvement.
AI Hedge Fund Manager Sells Stock Holdings to Citadel After Margin Calls
Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI hedge fund lost most of its $45 billion in value after leveraged stock bets triggered margin calls and forced asset sales.
Colleges Add AI Classes For Non Computer Science Students
Colleges are adding AI classes and requirements for students outside computer science as coding job demand shifts and enrollment patterns change.