AI
Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash
Meta has removed a controversial AI feature on Instagram that allowed users to modify photos from public accounts using artificial intelligence, following immediate backlash.
AI
Musk tells Tesla staff to switch to Grok — a model he admits is worse
In a Friday memo first reported by The Information, Musk urged staff to switch to Grok 4.5 when possible, citing lower token costs.
Crypto
Senate Democrats call for hearings into Trump’s ties to crypto amid CLARITY Act discussions
Five Democratic senators have called for committee hearings to investigate the national security implications of President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings, as the Senate considers the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act.
AI
Emesent Secures AUS$25M in Funding to Scale Autonomous Mapping and Intelligence Platform
Australian autonomous mapping and robotics company Emesent has secured AUS$25 million in funding to scale its operations and accelerate development of its AI and cloud software platforms.
AI
X Square Robot Launches Embodied AI Data Collection Platform Quanxta Zero Series
Chinese humanoid robot maker X Square Robot has launched Quanxta Zero, a software-and-hardware platform designed to streamline data collection, processing, and utilization for embodied AI models.
AI
Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
Meta has disabled its newly announced Instagram feature that allowed users to generate AI-generated images based on content from public accounts by simply tagging them.
AI
OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company
OpenAI’s head of safety systems, Johannes Heidecke, has announced his departure from the company, according to an internal memo obtained by WIRED.
AI
Robinhood says its AI agent feature will ‘soon’ be assisting crypto traders
Robinhood announced that eligible US crypto traders will soon be able to connect third-party AI agents to execute trades autonomously, expanding a feature already available for equities and options.
AI
Apple sues OpenAI, alleging artificial intelligence company stole trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets to launch its own hardware business.
AI
Meta ditches Muse Image AI feature because it ‘misses the mark’ on users’ privacy
Meta has discontinued its Muse Image AI feature just days after its launch, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns.