Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL sets new smartphone benchmarks with premium aluminum/glass design, 8K ultra-clear display, Tensor chip-powered performance, advanced camera systems, and 5G connectivity, offering immersive experiences through enhanced durability, adaptive software, and extended battery life.

OpenAI secures $200M Pentagon contract for AI national security projects, ending its prior military use ban through new Government Division. The one-year deal aims to develop prototypes addressing critical defense challenges, positioning OpenAI as a key player in federal AI procurement alongside competitors like Palantir and Anthropic.

OpenAI launches o3-pro, its advanced model for reliable, nuanced responses in complex scenarios. Available via ChatGPT Pro/Team and API, it prioritizes accuracy over speed. Evaluations show improved reliability and domain expertise, but users note latency and persistent hallucinations. Lacks image generation; available in GPT-4o/o4-mini.

OpenAI awarded $200M DoD contract to build AI systems for defense tasks, raises ethical concerns and Microsoft tensions amid AI Cold War with China.

Leading AI firms test models in Pokémon games, revealing anxiety-like states and problem-solving strengths. Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro shows performance degradation under stress while solving puzzles efficiently, with Twitch streams analyzing real-time decision-making patterns.

Meta partners with Prada on AI smart glasses, expanding beyond EssilorLuxottica collaboration. Announces Oakley joint project with $360 retail release expected Friday, alongside existing Ray-Ban Meta sales of millions. (199 characters)

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," warns that AI poses existential threats to humanity, not just jobs. He highlights dangers from misuse like cyberattacks and autonomous weapons, as well as uncontrollable superintelligent systems. Hinton compares AI's impact to nuclear weapons but notes its broader applications and harder control. Despite risks, he remains cautiously optimistic about finding ways to ensure AI does not harm humans.

Svelte's new "attachments" feature improves DOM performance by enhancing interactivity and responsiveness. Replacing traditional Svelte actions, attachments offer reactivity and can be applied to components, not just DOM elements. They support third-party libraries, encapsulate behavior, and enable features like animations, clipboard handling, and click detection outside elements. When reactive values change, attachments automatically re-run, extending functionality beyond previous action limita

Reports indicate tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft as executives consider accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive practices. OpenAI aims to reduce Microsoft's control over its IP and resources but still needs approval for its shift to a profit-driven model. A disagreement exists over the $3 billion Windsurf acquisition, with OpenAI seeking to protect Windsurf's IP from benefiting Microsoft's GitHub Copilot. Despite Microsoft's past support, OpenAI is now working to lessen reliance on its clou

WhatsApp is developing an in-app document scanning feature for Android, allowing users to scan and send documents as PDFs without third-party apps. The tool, currently in beta, offers manual and automatic modes, uses local processing for privacy, and integrates with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. Initially launched for iOS in December 2024, the feature highlights WhatsApp's focus on utility and privacy amid global scrutiny. Additionally, the platform is testing AI-driven tools like message su

Google is testing Audio Summaries, an AI-powered feature offering brief audio overviews of search results. Available in English for US users via Search Labs, it generates four-minute dialogues from web content with adjustable playback speeds and source links. Part of efforts to enhance interactive search experiences, this feature joins others like AI Overviews. However, Google's AI initiatives face challenges, including accuracy issues and publisher concerns about traffic declines.

Meta's $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI for 49% ownership raises concerns among startup customers. Google planned to pay $200 million but now seeks alternatives, while Microsoft and OpenAI may also reduce ties. Scale, a key player in data labeling for generative AI, insists its business remains robust despite potential client losses.

Some users of Meta's new AI app inadvertently made chat records public, exposing sensitive data like addresses and court case info. The issue stems from a share button that publishes chats to a public channel without clear user warning. Though impact is limited due to low downloads, this raises privacy concerns amid prior EU fines for Meta's practices. The app's chatbot personalizes responses using account data and can generate images or web searches, but its design faces scrutiny over potential

Mattel partners with OpenAI to launch the first AI-powered toy products, integrating ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance operations and creativity. This collaboration prioritizes child safety and privacy while exploring interactive toys and digital assistants based on Mattel's brands. The move marks OpenAI's expansion into consumer entertainment, with initial discussions starting late last year.

Google has unveiled an AI model for predicting tropical cyclone trajectories and intensities via its new Weather Lab platform. Developed with DeepMind, the model overcomes limitations of traditional physics-based methods by providing state-of-the-art accuracy in path and intensity forecasts. Trained on 45 years of cyclone data and historical weather observations, it can predict storms up to 15 days in advance using 50 possible scenarios. Available to researchers alongside two years of forecast d

Databricks unveiled Lakebridge, a free tool to simplify migration from traditional data warehouses to its platform by automating up to 80% of the process. It includes an Analyzer for assessing complexity, a Converter for SQL translation, and a Validator for ensuring data integrity. Built on technology from acquired BladeBridge, Lakebridge supports migrations from over 10 systems and will incorporate AI-driven code conversion. Databricks also announced partnerships with Google Cloud and Microsoft

Tesla sued ex-engineer Jay Li for stealing secrets from its Optimus robot project to create a rival startup, Proception. Li allegedly downloaded confidential data onto personal devices and launched Proception shortly after leaving Tesla. The startup’s robotic hand designs resemble those he worked on at Tesla. Musk's Optimus project, announced in 2021, remains under development despite earlier release plans.

OpenAI launches o3-pro, the most advanced model in its o series, excelling in mathematics, programming, and scientific tasks. It builds on o1-pro's strengths for deeper reasoning and reliability. Available to professional users via ChatGPT and API, with educational rollout planned. Human testers favor o3-pro in key areas like scientific analysis and programming. Benchmarks show improved Pass@1 accuracy and 4/4 reliability compared to o3 and o1-pro. However, limitations include a disabled chat fe

American film studios, including Disney and Universal, have sued AI company Midjourney for copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims Midjourney creates unauthorized replicas of iconic characters like Yoda and Minions without permission. Studios seek damages and an injunction, highlighting growing legal challenges against AI firms using copyrighted content in training or outputs. The case reflects broader concerns about AI's impact on creative labor and intellectual property as tools become more

Tesla plans to launch an autonomous taxi network in Austin, starting with a limited fleet on June 22. CEO Elon Musk announced the initiative, emphasizing safety and caution. Tesla will also attempt autonomous vehicle delivery on June 28. Equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, the vehicles are factory-produced with necessary hardware. Testing is ongoing, and operations remain in a testing phase, with remote monitoring and potential upgrades to more advanced models in the future.