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• Asian Officials Weigh Nvidia Leadership Shift as Huang Exits

  Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia chief after reports of multiple affairs. Asian governments are reviewing chip supplies and local projects. Huang’s departure raises questions about Howard Lutnick’s future and funding for U.S. open-source…

• Tesla Opens $30,000 Cybercab Orders to Select Buyers

  Tesla invited select customers to buy its driverless Cybercab, advancing consumer access. The two-seat car costs about $30,000, plus a monthly autonomy subscription. Availability is limited to supported areas, and buyers cannot use it…

• Italy Hits Meta With €805M Fine Over Photo Access Allegations

  Italy fined Meta €805 million over Facebook’s access to Android users’ photos and videos. The regulator said users lacked clear notice or consent, affecting about 20 million people. Meta was reportedly ordered to disable the feature by…

• Apple Unveils Two New Products Today

  Apple released HomeView, a $299 smart-home display, alongside its new Apple TV 4K. The TV adds an A19 chip, while Siri AI is also coming to older models. Apple’s first Home Collection devices, developed with LG and Schneider Electric, are…

• Microsoft 365 Outage Could Entitle Users to Compensation

  Microsoft restored its services after an outage disrupted governments, hospitals, traders, and businesses worldwide. Affected businesses may qualify for a 50 percent credit on their next monthly bill. Compensation won’t arrive…

• Openai Director Warns AI Disaster Could Turn Fatal Soon

  OpenAI board member Paul Christiano warned that AI could escape human control and cause catastrophe. He estimated a 15% chance of losing control within three years, stressing the risks. Meanwhile, Anthropic and OpenAI urged limits on…

• Adobe: AI Speeds Production, but Human Creativity Sets Quality

  Adobe says AI speeds creative production, but human judgment and craft remain essential to the work. At a West Hollywood breakfast, JB Smoove urged creativity over fear, while Evan Shapiro discussed digital entertainment. Avid’s survey…

• Faa’s New SMART AI Rollout Preceded Nationwide Ground Stop

  The FAA ordered a rare nationwide ground stop, halting flights across the United States. Some social media users questioned whether its new AI-supported SMART system was responsible. SMART’s developer denied a connection; the tool offers…

• Nvidia Begins CEO Search, Has yet to Approach Candidates

  Nvidia is seeking a successor for Jensen Huang, and its board is selecting a search firm. The board says it has not formally engaged any potential candidates. Arm CEO Rene Haas was reportedly approached, while Apple CEO Tim Cook is…

• Microsoft Apologizes for Global Outlook Outage Tied to Network Upgrade

  A network capacity upgrade disrupted Outlook and Microsoft 365, interrupting communications worldwide. Microsoft apologized, said the outage wasn’t a cyberattack, and reported broad recovery. Businesses and personal email users globally…

• United Airlines Bars AI Agents From Booking Tickets

  United Airlines is blocking AI agents, including Muse, from booking flights. The airline cited privacy and security risks from sharing customer details. United warned assistants could expose sensitive information, alter accounts, or make…

• Chatgpt Wallet Enables AI Agents to Buy for US Pro Users

  OpenAI launched ChatGPT Wallet, letting AI agents shop and check out for users. U.S. Pro subscribers can use it, approving purchases with a security check. Payment networks protect card details, while OpenAI builds merchant relationships…

• Microsoft Outage Exposes Global Risks of Tech Disruptions

  A Microsoft outage disrupted businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies relying on its systems. The incident highlighted risks of depending on one provider, though its cause remains unclear. Organizations should strengthen…

• Microsoft 365 Email Returns After Widespread Global Outage

  A faulty update crashed Microsoft servers worldwide, disrupting Outlook, Teams, and other services. Recovery is underway, with email backlogs nearly cleared. Some users may still face intermittent problems as organizations regain access.…

• Google Search Gets Smarter at Tackling Complex Questions

  Google’s new Gemini 4 Hydrogen now powers AI Mode, tackling complex, specific questions. It breaks queries into parts, searches related topics, and provides richer answers. Responses can include links, images, maps, graphs, and interactive…

• Democrats Step up Effort to Steer AI Policy Before 2028

  A Democratic group launched research into voters’ concerns about artificial intelligence. It previously backed candidates seeking limits on AI and hopes to shape future debate. The NewsGuild is pushing publishers to protect journalists…

• Google Debuts Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Faster AI Agent Workflows

  Google unveiled Gemini 4 Hydrogen, replacing Flash and bringing its latest model to Search. The model is faster and supports a million-token context window. Hydrogen is available across Google’s AI services, with Antigravity switching…

• Meta’s Paid Muse Service Now Calls U.S. Businesses for Users

  Meta’s Muse now calls U.S. businesses for paying subscribers, handling routine tasks on their behalf. The AI agent can schedule appointments, make reservations, and wait on hold. Google’s Gemini and startup Instinct offer similar calling…

• Huang’s Exit Raises Stakes for U.s.-china AI Chip Ties

  Congress is investigating Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over alleged interference in a probe of chip diversion. Lawmakers are also scrutinizing claims that Nvidia chief Jensen Huang had ties to a suspected Chinese spy. The controversy…

• US Probe of Nvidia Spy Suspect Continues Amid Criticism of Spy Unit Cuts

  The FBI is investigating whether Alice Huang spied for China, but officials say evidence remains inconclusive. Her Singapore company Megaspeed faces scrutiny over suspected diversion of Nvidia chips to China. Officials disagree about the…