AI

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing what may be his toughest political challenge this term: the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology.

According to a Bloomberg report published Tuesday, the device is still under development and is being pitched internally as a “humanlike AI companion that lives in the home.” This move marks OpenAI’s entry into the hardware market, a long-rumored ambition that previously sparked speculation about a potential phone launch that would rival Apple.

Simon Willison, a prominent software developer, accidentally activated a 'pet' feature in Codex Desktop on July 14, 2026, leading him to create a custom animated pelican on a bicycle named 'Pedalican.' The pet, reminiscent of the classic Clippy assistant, appears as a small robot on the desktop, providing updates on Codex tasks.

A lawsuit filed by 26 former Meta employees alleges that the company used artificial intelligence systems to select workers for layoffs, specifically targeting those with disabilities or who had taken protected medical or family leave.

OpenAI has pushed back against Apple's trade secret lawsuit, asserting that the allegations lack evidentiary support.