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Maine governor vetoes bill temporarily banning large data centers in the state
Maine Governor Janet Mills has vetoed a bill that would have temporarily banned the construction of large data centers in the state until 2027. While she supported a moratorium, the governor wanted an exemption for an existing project. Mills plans to issue an executive order to create a data center coordination council and has signed a separate bill prohibiting data centers from state tax incentive programs.
The DOJ is backing xAI in its lawsuit against Colorado
The Department of Justice is intervening in xAI's lawsuit against Colorado over a new AI law. The law requires developers of high-risk AI systems to disclose and mitigate algorithmic discrimination. The DOJ argues the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment by potentially forcing developers to discriminate based on protected characteristics.
What you need to know as Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman begins
Jury selection is set to begin in the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against Sam Altman and OpenAI, alleging fraud in the company's reorganization into a for-profit entity. The trial could significantly impact the artificial intelligence industry, with Musk seeking to revert OpenAI to its original nonprofit structure and demanding significant financial damages. Legal experts suggest undoing the reorganization is unlikely, but the jury's decision on fraud allegations could lead to substantial monetary penalties or leadership changes.
Google plans to invest even more money into Anthropic
Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in AI startup Anthropic, with $10 billion committed now and an additional $30 billion contingent on performance milestones. This follows Anthropic's recent agreements with Google and Broadcom for TPU capacity, and a similar $5 billion investment from Amazon. The deals highlight a pattern of significant investment and hardware commitments within the competitive AI industry.
This Skyrim mod that makes NPCs AI chatterboxes just got a massive overhaul
A significant overhaul has been released for Mantella, a Skyrim mod that uses AI and large language models to enable dynamic NPC conversations. The new version 0.14 enhances NPC awareness, world interaction, and allows for complex multi-NPC group conversations, aiming to make non-player characters more lifelike.
AI Clip Detection vs. Manual Editing: What Actually Saves Time for Gaming Streamers (2026)
This analysis compares AI-powered clip detection tools against manual editing for gaming streamers, concluding that a hybrid approach is most effective. AI tools significantly reduce the time spent on initial clip generation, transforming a multi-hour task into a manageable workflow, though they struggle with comedic timing and narrative context. The article recommends using AI for the bulk of the work and manual editing for creative polish to make clips unique and engaging.
Tools to tell if your game is broken
Matthew Tighe of Gameworks discusses how his company's platform uses AI and machine learning to help developers identify and fix bugs and performance issues throughout the game development process. Similarly, Ken Noland of AI Guys explains how their tool PerfCop analyzes performance data for Unreal Engine games to accelerate debugging and decision-making. Both emphasize that these AI tools are designed to assist developers, not replace them, by handling tedious tasks and improving overall game quality and development efficiency.
Nvidia rolls out GPT-5.5-based Codex to 10,000 of its employees, who apparently all think it's…
Nvidia has rolled out OpenAI's GPT-5.5-powered coding agent, Codex, to 10,000 employees, reporting significant efficiency gains in debugging and development. The company is utilizing its own GB200 NVL72 systems to run the AI, highlighting a strategic partnership and investment in AI advancement.
Morning Mobilization
A bug is causing Gemini for Android Auto to revert to Google Assistant functionality. Separately, Google Wallet is set to receive a significant visual redesign.
AI Yi-Yi!
The increasing demand for AI workloads is causing significant shortages and price increases for CPUs. Separately, a series of errors led to unauthorized users gaining access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos model.
White House's claim that China is 'engaged in deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns to distil US frontier AI systems' called 'pure slander' by Chinese embassy
The White House has accused China of conducting "industrial-scale campaigns" to distill US frontier AI systems, a claim the Chinese embassy has labeled "pure slander." The US government alleges foreign entities, primarily from China, are using tens of thousands of proxy accounts and jailbreaking techniques to steal proprietary information. Companies like Anthropic have previously accused Chinese AI firms of such attacks, and the US is reportedly exploring measures to hold these actors accountable.
Xbox leaders lay out new priorities for the company's future, and promise 'flexible pricing' and a focus on 'daily active players' by prioritizing 'hardware, content, experience, and services'
Xbox leaders Asha Sharma and Matt Booty have outlined new priorities focusing on 'daily active players' and a shift back to the 'Xbox' brand name. The company plans to offer 'flexible pricing' for its services and reevaluate its approach to exclusivity, windowing, and AI. This strategic shift aims to build a global platform connecting players and creators, with a strong emphasis on hardware, content, experience, and services.
Next-Gen Xbox Impacted By Memory Crisis, New CEO Admits
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma admitted that memory shortages are impacting the development and pricing of the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. The demand for memory chips is high due to AI industry investments, creating competition for resources with Microsoft's own AI initiatives. While development kits will be sent out in early 2027, a specific release date for the console has not yet been announced.
Xbox Is Re-evaluating It's Approach to Games Exclusivity
Xbox, formerly Microsoft Gaming, is reevaluating its approach to game exclusivity and artificial intelligence, indicating a potential shift away from its multi-platform strategy. The company also announced changes to its Game Pass subscription pricing and confirmed that future Call of Duty titles will not be available on Game Pass at launch, but will be added later.
DeepSeek promises its new AI model has 'world-class' reasoning
DeepSeek has launched its new V4 Pro and Flash AI models, featuring a 1 million token context length and enhanced reasoning capabilities. The open-source models aim to rival top closed-source alternatives, with V4 Pro showing strong performance in reasoning and world knowledge, while V4 Flash offers faster response times. The company previously went viral and topped the App Store charts before facing bans on US federal devices due to national security concerns.
Are Xbox Exclusives Coming Back? Here's What Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Had To Say
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that decisions regarding exclusive games will be carefully considered, taking a data-driven and strategic approach with long-term implications. While fans are calling for a return to exclusives, Microsoft has recently shifted towards multiplatform releases, with titles like Forza Horizon 5 reportedly earning significant revenue on PlayStation 5. Sharma also indicated potential changes to game windowing and the company's approach to AI.
The Morning After: Polymarket and a hairdryer
This article covers multiple developments including alleged rigging of bets on the prediction market Polymarket using temperature data, and a US soldier arrested for using classified information to bet on political events. It also reports on Microsoft's decision to cut Xbox Game Pass prices while excluding new Call of Duty titles from day-one availability, and Anker's development of its own AI chip for consumer electronics.
'This is a fundamentally different company today': Intel reports strong financial results, says its upcoming 14A process is already outpacing early 18A yields
Intel reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue reaching $13.6 billion, driven significantly by AI-related businesses which now constitute 60% of its revenue. CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the company's transformation and the promising progress of its 14A chip process, which is already outperforming early 18A yields. A notable partnership with Tesla for AI chip production using Intel's 14A process was also announced.
Xbox 're-evaluating' exclusivity and AI use as it teases Project Helix
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has outlined a new direction for the brand, emphasizing flexible pricing, a stronger PC presence, and a re-evaluation of game exclusivity. The company is also focusing on daily active players and expanding into new markets, while its next console, codenamed Project Helix, will serve as a foundation for a cloud-integrated experience. Microsoft is also reportedly preparing for potential layoffs.
Meta reportedly cuts 10% of workforce affecting 8,000 employees
Meta is reportedly cutting 10% of its workforce, impacting approximately 8,000 employees, as it shifts resources towards AI investments. Affected staff will be notified next month, and the company is also closing 6,000 open job postings. This follows previous workforce reductions earlier in the year, including within the Reality Labs VR unit.
