Top 10 AI news

How Claude’s Sonnet 4.5 Sets a New AI Coding Standard
Summary: Claude’s Sonnet 4.5 introduces a new benchmark for AI coding, offering advanced capabilities and efficiency for developers and enterprises.

Extreme Networks Q&A: Why AI is Key to Modern Cybersecurity
Author: Phil Swain
Summary: Phil Swain, CISO at Extreme Networks, discusses how infrastructure-led security and AI-powered solutions are essential to counteract modern cyber threats.

How Huawei’s AI Strategy is Modernising Global Supply Chains
Summary: Huawei’s SMART Logistics & Warehousing Solution leverages AI, cloud, and intelligent sensing to transform global transport, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Tetra Pak Invests US$1.8m in AI Waste Sorting: Explained
Summary: Tetra Pak invests US$1.8m in Recycleye’s AI robotic sorting technology, supporting sustainable packaging recycling infrastructure development.

Instant Checkout: OpenAI Bringing E-Commerce to ChatGPT
Summary: OpenAI is integrating instant checkout features into ChatGPT, enabling seamless e-commerce experiences within the AI platform.

Fantasy Football is the Perfect Proving Ground for IBM’s AI
Summary: IBM’s AI is being tested and refined through millions of fantasy football drafts, providing valuable insights into AI-driven decision-making.

Tech Mahindra and AMD: AI and Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Summary: Tech Mahindra and AMD are collaborating to deliver AI and hybrid cloud solutions, targeting the enterprise cloud market with innovative offerings.

California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn
Summary: San Bruno officers pulled over a Waymo driverless car for an illegal U-turn but could not issue a ticket, as citation books lack a category for “robot” drivers.

The divide: who really profits in today’s economy?
Summary: An exploration of economic divides in the tech industry, examining who benefits most from platforms like Meta, Facebook, and YouTube.

OnlyFans, AI girlfriends and ‘stepdads’: the porn industry in 2025
Summary: A podcast episode discussing the impact of AI and digital platforms on the adult industry, including the rise of AI girlfriends and new trends.

Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down from CEO role
Summary: Daniel Ek, founder of Spotify, has stepped down as CEO, marking a significant leadership change at the music streaming giant.

Tilly Norwood: how scared should we be of the viral AI ‘actor’?
Summary: The rise of AI-generated actors like Tilly Norwood is sparking debate in Hollywood about the future of acting and digital personas.

Labour plans to consult on use of live facial recognition before wider roll-out in England
Summary: The Labour party intends to consult the public on the use of live facial recognition technology before expanding its deployment in England.

It’s time to prepare for AI personhood
Author: Jacy Reese Anthis
Summary: The article argues for the need to consider legal and ethical frameworks for AI personhood as artificial intelligence systems become more advanced.

Welcome to the Filter US, the Guardian’s home for product reviews and recommendations
Summary: The Guardian launches a new section dedicated to product reviews and recommendations for US readers, covering tech and lifestyle gadgets.

Extremely offline: what happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet
Summary: The story of how a volcanic eruption severed Tonga’s internet connection, highlighting the vulnerability of global communications infrastructure.

‘To them, ageing is a technical problem that can, and will, be fixed’: how the rich and powerful plan to live for ever
Summary: An investigation into the efforts of wealthy individuals and tech leaders to extend human lifespan through technology and science.

Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
Summary: A look at how far-right ideas proliferate in everyday Facebook networks, shaping political discourse and community dynamics.