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Meta names Shengjia Zhao as chief scientist of AI superintelligence unit

By Maxwell Zeff

Published: 2 hours ago

Meta has appointed Shengjia Zhao as the chief scientist of its AI superintelligence unit, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to advance artificial intelligence research and development.[^22555.1.0]

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AI referrals to top websites were up 357% year-over-year in June, reaching 1.13B

By Sarah Perez

Published: 2 hours ago

AI-driven traffic to major websites surged by 357% in June compared to the previous year, with referrals reaching 1.13 billion, highlighting the growing influence of AI on web navigation and content discovery.[^22555.1.0]

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Sam Altman warns there’s no legal confidentiality when using ChatGPT as a therapist

By Sarah Perez

Published: 5 hours ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cautions users that conversations with ChatGPT, even for therapeutic purposes, are not protected by legal confidentiality, raising privacy concerns for those seeking mental health support through AI tools.[^22555.1.0]

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A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025

By Rebecca Szkutak

Published: 5 hours ago

A detailed look at the key events and trends shaping the US semiconductor market in 2025, including supply chain developments, policy changes, and major industry players.[^22555.1.0]

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Should Silicon Valley celebrate Trump’s AI plans?

By Anthony Ha, Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Maxwell Zeff

Published: 7 hours ago

A discussion on the implications of former President Trump’s AI policy proposals for Silicon Valley, exploring potential benefits and challenges for the tech industry.[^22555.1.0]

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Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year

By Rebecca Bellan

Published: 8 hours ago

Tesla is facing delays in its ambitious plan to manufacture 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots in 2025, raising questions about the company’s production capabilities and future in robotics.[^22555.1.0]

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Google is testing a vibe-coding app called Opal

By Ivan Mehta

Published: 11 hours ago

Google is experimenting with Opal, a new app designed to help users code based on their mood or “vibe,” potentially making programming more accessible and engaging.[^22555.1.0]

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Intel continues to pull back on its manufacturing projects

By Rebecca Szkutak

Published: 1 day ago

Intel is scaling back several of its manufacturing initiatives, reflecting ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry and shifting company priorities.[^22555.1.2]

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Chime backer Lauren Kolodny bets on AI to revolutionize estate processing

By Marina Temkin

Published: 1 day ago

Lauren Kolodny, a prominent investor in Chime, is investing in AI startups focused on transforming estate processing, aiming to streamline and modernize the industry.[^22555.1.2]

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This industrial AI startup is winning over customers by saying it won’t get acquired

By Sean O’Kane

Published: 1 day ago

A new industrial AI startup is attracting clients by promising long-term independence and resisting acquisition offers, a strategy that’s resonating with customers wary of market consolidation.[^22555.1.2]

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AI companions: A threat to love, or an evolution of it?

By Rebecca Bellan

Published: 1 day ago

The rise of AI companions is sparking debate about their impact on human relationships, with some viewing them as a threat to love and others as a natural evolution of companionship.[^22555.1.2]

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Google’s new Web Guide search experiment organizes results with AI

By Sarah Perez

Published: 1 day ago

Google is piloting a new AI-powered Web Guide feature that organizes search results more intuitively, aiming to improve user experience and information discovery.[^22555.1.2]

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Samsung backs a video AI startup that can analyze thousands of hours of footage

By Ivan Mehta

Published: 1 day ago

Samsung is investing in a video AI startup capable of analyzing vast amounts of footage, aiming to enhance video content management and analytics for enterprise clients.[^22555.1.3]

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AI slop and fake reports are coming for your bug bounty programs

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai

Published: 1 day ago

Security experts warn that AI-generated “slop” and fake bug reports are overwhelming bug bounty programs, complicating efforts to identify genuine vulnerabilities.[^22555.1.3]

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Google’s new AI feature lets you virtually try on clothes

By Aisha Malik

Published: 1 day ago

Google has introduced an AI-powered virtual try-on feature, allowing users to see how clothes would look on them before making a purchase.[^22555.1.3]

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SoftBank-backed LegalOn lands $50M to streamline legal workflows with AI

By Kate Park

Published: 1 day ago

LegalOn, supported by SoftBank, has raised $50 million to develop AI solutions that automate and optimize legal workflows for in-house teams.[^22555.1.3]

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A new AI coding challenge just published its first results — and they aren’t pretty

By Russell Brandom

Published: 2 days ago

The initial results of a new AI coding challenge reveal significant shortcomings in current AI models’ ability to write reliable code, highlighting the need for further advancements.[^22555.1.3]

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Trump AI order

Trump’s ‘anti-woke AI’ order could reshape how US tech companies