Boeing Reports Strongest Revenue in Six Years
Although the aerospace company lost money in the second quarter, it built and sold more planes as it recovered from quality crises and a workers strike.
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Google Chrome’s latest feature uses AI to provide store summaries
Google has announced a new update to its Chrome web browser aimed at improving the shopping experience for US consumers. The update, introduced last week through a blog post, has AI-generated store reviews, accessible by clicking an icon next to the web address in the browser. These summaries will provide shoppers with key information on store … Read more
Microsoft launches Copilot Mode in Edge, introducing AI-assisted browsing
Microsoft has introduced a new feature to its Edge browser called Copilot Mode, an AI-powered tool designed to assist users while browsing the web. Announced on July 28 through a blog post, Copilot Mode aims to help users by predicting their needs, offering suggestions, and performing tasks on their behalf. Currently in its experimental phase, … Read more
Apple Is Shutting a Store in China, Its First Closure in the Country
The move speaks to slowing spending by consumers and Apple’s continuing struggles in China, its second-largest market.
What you say to AI might not stay private, warns OpenAI CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that users who share personal or emotional content in ChatGPT conversations should proceed carefully. Unlike discussions with licensed professionals, such as therapists, doctors, or lawyers, chats with AI do not receive legal confidentiality or privilege. If a legal case arises, those conversations could be produced in court. Altman’s caution … Read more
Alibaba to launch AI glasses in bid to rival Meta
Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba has announced its entry into the wearable technology market with the upcoming launch of its first smart glasses, powered by the company’s in-house artificial intelligence platforms. Named the Quark AI Glasses, the device is set to debut in China by the end of 2025 and will be backed by Alibaba’s Qwen … Read more
Tesla confirms $16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung for AI hardware
Elon Musk has confirmed Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion semiconductor supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, a deal set to support the development of the automaker’s next-generation AI chips. Samsung disclosed the contract in a regulatory filing, with the deal taking effect from 26 July 2025 through to 31 December 2033, as reported by CNBC. … Read more
The Unnerving Future of A.I.-Fueled Video Games
Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.
DOGE deploys AI to target thousands of federal regulations
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly using a new artificial intelligence tool aimed at significantly reducing the number of federal regulations. According to a report by The Washington Post, a PowerPoint presentation dated 1 July outlines that the DOGE AI Deregulation Decision Tool is designed to analyse approximately 200,000 existing federal regulations. Its objective: … Read more
What to Know About the Hack at Tea, an App Where Women Share Red Flags About Men
A data breach exposed photos and ID cards of women who signed up for a fast-growing app for women to share details of men they might date.
