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DeepSeek has announced a 75% price cut for its AI services, while Meta is expanding its Hyperion AI supercluster plans to 5GW and increasing its Louisiana investment to over $50 billion. These moves indicate an acceleration in the competitive AI race.
'After stealing an open source AI charity, you then stole all of Apple’s phone technology! Wow': Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting on the internet again
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk are engaged in a public dispute on X, with Musk accusing Altman of scamming and Altman retorting about Musk's business practices. The feud touches on allegations of stealing open-source AI charity funds and Apple's phone technology, stemming from recent legal battles and lawsuits involving both parties.
Amid Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced furore, Ubisoft's latest financial report removes widely mocked claim microtransactions make games "more fun"
Ubisoft has removed the claim that microtransactions make games "more fun" from its latest financial report, following backlash over Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's extensive in-game purchases. The company reiterated that the standard edition offers a complete experience and also highlighted ongoing investments in generative AI for game development.
What does the future of external development look like?
Industry leaders discuss the evolving landscape of external development in the gaming industry, predicting a shift towards more strategic, integrated partnerships rather than simple outsourcing. Factors like AI, increasing game complexity, and publisher budget pressures are driving this change, leading to a more specialized and collaborative approach.
'Customer demand will remain higher than our supply capacity even beyond 2030': SK hynix CEO predicts memory…
SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung predicts the global memory supply crisis will persist beyond 2030, with customer demand consistently exceeding supply capacity. Despite ongoing capacity expansions by major players like SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron, the CEO forecasts that next year will be the worst in the industry's history from a supply perspective. Analysts express concerns about potential oversupply due to new capacity builds and the uncertain monetization of AI spending.
A new Copilot feature tells you what might be slowing down your PC—while gorging itself on a fair chunk of your…
Microsoft Copilot is rolling out a new 'PC Insights' feature for Windows 11 users that analyzes system hardware to help identify performance issues. While useful for diagnosing problems, the Copilot app itself can consume a significant amount of RAM, potentially contributing to slower PC performance on some machines.
Waze rolls out new AI features including Motorcycle and 'Less Chatty' modes
Waze is integrating new artificial intelligence features, including a 'Motorcycle' mode and a 'Less Chatty' option, leveraging Gemini technology. This move aligns with Google Maps' own AI advancements in navigation.
What are your plans for AI Appreciation Day?
The article suggests that the best way to observe AI Appreciation Day is to ignore it. This perspective implies a critical or dismissive stance towards the day's purpose.
Chirstopher Nolan celebrates Backrooms' success, believes younger generations are rejecting AI: 'Their judgement of AI slop has been immediate and harsh'
Director Christopher Nolan believes younger generations are actively rejecting AI-generated content, particularly in filmmaking, seeing it as "AI slop." He contrasts this with the success of indie horror films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession," which prioritize practical effects and tactile storytelling. Nolan suggests this rejection of AI is a reaction against overly virtual environments and a renewed interest in more tangible creative methods.
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Bluesky has appointed an official CEO, raising questions about verification processes. Separately, Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia is reportedly accused of generating unearned affiliate sales through fraudulent clicks.
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Meta has pulled a new AI image generation feature following significant backlash. Separately, VentureBeat discusses 'slopsquatting,' a software supply chain threat posed by AI coding tools, contrasting it with typosquatting. The article also briefly mentions Christopher Nolan.
Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed unearned affiliate sales through fake clicks
Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, co-founded the AI shopping app Phia with Sophia Kianni. Reports indicate that the app allegedly generated unearned affiliate sales through the use of fake clicks.
Meta deactivates feature that let you generate AI images of any public Instagram account
Meta has deactivated its Muse Image feature, which allowed users to generate AI images of public Instagram accounts. The capability has been removed following its misuse.
Facebook (META) suspends Instagram Muse AI image feature after three days of backlash
Meta has suspended its new AI image generation feature for Instagram, called "Muse," after only three days due to widespread backlash. Critics, including the Creative Artists Agency and SAG-AFTRA, raised concerns about users being opted-in by default to have their images used for AI manipulation. Meta acknowledged the feature "missed the mark" and is no longer offering it.
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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work, a cloud-based AI agent designed to manage tasks across email, Slack, and calendars. The company is also reportedly shutting down its Atlas web browser.
Apple (AAPL) sues OpenAI over stolen trade secrets related to hardware and security
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company, led by former Apple designer Tang Tan, stole trade secrets to develop AI hardware products. The lawsuit also names Jony Ive, founder of io Products acquired by OpenAI, though he is not a defendant. This legal action comes as OpenAI prepares for an IPO and follows a 2024 partnership between Apple and OpenAI for AI features in Apple products.
SK Hynix (SKHYV) ADR closes first day of American trading up 13%
SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) closed their first day of trading up 13%, reaching $168.31 per share. The memory chip manufacturer has seen a surge in demand for its DRAM and flash memory products, driven by the booming AI sector and increased spending on data center components. This growth contributed to SK Hynix reaching a $1 trillion valuation in May 2026.
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The article touches on discussions surrounding Artificial Intelligence, mentioning the UN AI Summit and SAG-AFTRA's recommendation for members to opt-out of Meta's AI features. It highlights the growing presence and impact of AI across various industries.
Unionized workers at Bethesda studios plan a nationwide protest against recent layoffs on July 15
Unionized workers at Bethesda Game Studios, known as OneBGS, are organizing a nationwide protest on July 15th against recent layoffs at studios like ZeniMax Online Studios. The union accuses Microsoft and Bethesda of attempting to circumvent their legal obligation to bargain over these decisions by reframing them as business scope changes. Separately, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has joined a Federal Reserve task force focused on the economic impact of new technologies like artificial intelligence.
Xbox CEO Joins Fed’s Task Force To Help With Price Stability And Employment After She Raised Xbox Prices And Laid Of Staff
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been appointed to a Federal Reserve task force focused on the economic impact of AI, aiming to improve job creation and price stability. This appointment comes despite recent controversial decisions by Sharma, including Xbox price hikes and significant layoffs, which have negatively impacted public sentiment towards the brand.