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AI Summary

  • Major tech companies are navigating complex AI regulatory landscapes, with the US government scrutinizing models from Anthropic and Meta exploring new AI features across its platforms, while startups like Respond.io and Sarvam secure significant funding rounds.
  • SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO is rapidly expanding, aiming to raise $85.7 billion, signaling major shifts in the aerospace and tech investment sectors as it transitions to a public entity.
  • Governments worldwide, including the UK and potentially the US, are considering or implementing bans on social media use for children under 16, citing concerns for user safety and well-being.
  • The gaming industry is undergoing consolidation, with Fox reportedly acquiring Roku for $22 billion, and Xbox facing reports of studio closures and executive departures amidst industry-wide layoffs.
  • The burgeoning field of AI agents is evolving rapidly, with companies like NewCore emerging to provide them with identities and the tech industry grappling with the implications of AI's increasing integration into various sectors, from customer service to satellite technology.

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  • Inside the fight over Claude Mythos 5 6 hours ago by Hayden Field
    AI, Anthropic, Policy, Report

    As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Trump administration over its latest model release. At 5:21 PM on Friday, the company received a US export control directive to suspend access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models by "any foreign national" inside or outside the US, "including foreign national Anthropic employees." The only way that was possible, Anthropic determined, was to completely disable products it spent the past week hyping - and travel to Washington, DC in hopes of changing

  • Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts 12 hours ago by Stevie Bonifield
    AI, Facebook, Meta, News, Social Media, Tech

    Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode . When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out starting today, including photo presets that swap sports jerseys onto fans and suggestions for collage templates. Instead of "just links," it gives users AI-generated results that pull from publicly-posted content across Meta's platforms, like the AI search feature in its new Reddit-like Forum app . Users can also ask Meta's AI follow-up questions in

  • Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory 12 hours ago
    Gaming, News, Xbox

    Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge . Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as "several" Xbox studios at Microsoft, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in "active negotiations" about spinning off, Bloomberg reports . The closure and negotiations follow Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty warning last week of a "reset" at Xbox , laying out several challenges facing Xbox's business - including that it had

  • Fox wants to take over your TV — and the tech inside it 13 hours ago by Emma Roth
    Entertainment, Report, Streaming

    Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it's acquiring Roku , the streaming middleman that serves as a portal for viewers to hop into services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more. The $22 billion deal may not change Roku's familiar purple interface, but it could put Fox in control of your data behind the screen. During a call with investors, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the plan is to keep the two companies separate. Fox aims to grow its business by adding Fox Sports, news content,

  • Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is on sale for just $58 14 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Amazon, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Amazon’s Smart Thermostat looks surprisingly nice for such a cheap gadget. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is an excellent option for its price, especially today. It’s down to just $57.99 at Amazon as a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale, which is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday. Amazon Smart Thermostat Where to Buy: $79.99 $57.99 at Amazon $79.99 at Best Buy $79.99 at B&H Photo For a smart thermostat that costs


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  • Qobuz Is the Anti-Spotify Music Streamer You’ve Been Waiting For 3 hours ago by Sophie Charara
    Gear, Gear / Trends, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Online Services, New, Sounds

    With its music focus, no-AI content policy, and larger artist royalties, the hi-res streaming service is scooping up all sorts of switchers.

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    Gear, Gear / Deals, Coupons

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