Another Yamal image with a World Cup trophy in New Jersey was confirmed fake after verification tools found Google’s SynthID watermark.
Series: United States · Iran War Escalation · 12 chapters since Jul 19What's next: Washington plans a Section 301 trade probe, opening the door to retaliatory duties against the bloc.
What's new: The White House said the voluntary pact now covers 80% of power delivered to U.S. homes and businesses.
What's next: Google has 60 days to change Search and Google Play or risk periodic penalties of up to 5% of global revenue.
What's new: Eligible users can store a guided face video to verify future logins, with checks aimed at blocking deepfakes and impersonation.
What's new: Bloomberg reported Google's flagship AI model missed internal coding targets as OpenAI and Meta roll out newer rivals.
What's next: A separate US forced-labor probe could add another 12.5% duty on Brazilian imports as soon as next week.
What's next: The lineup is expected to include a shorter, wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 as Samsung moves ahead of Apple's first foldable later this year.
What's new: The glasses are Meta's first without Ray-Ban or Oakley branding and ship with its Muse Spark AI model.
What's next: Meta, TikTok and Snap still face a July 27 trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms harmed minors.
What's new: The retailer filed police and Google reports after WhatsApp messages offered paid removal of the reviews.
What's new: Leaders backed a "trusted partners" scheme that could let allies use advanced US models despite Trump's foreign-access block.
What's new: Google has six months to change ranking rules and three months to let users move search data to rivals.
What's new: Protesters cited Google's AI work and contracts tied to ICE, while others waved Palestinian flags during the ceremony.
What's new: The cuts equal about 8% of Shopee's developer workforce and hit roles including quality assurance.
What's next: A beta reaches supported English-language devices later this year, but Apple said it will not ship in the EU yet.
Earlier: Apple heads into WWDC with Siri overhaul central to AI pushSeries: Apple · Wwdc Siri AI Overhaul · 3 chapters since Jun 5What's next: Ministers are weighing either a blanket ban or limits on key app features, using age checks introduced for porn sites in 2025.
What's next: Companies could face fines and even criminal liability for executives if they fail to add the controls.
What's next: Krishnan will stay on as an outside adviser as the Trump administration pushes a lighter-touch AI policy.
What's new: The pact covers about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs through June 2029 and gives Google an exit if capacity misses a Sept. 30, 2026 deadline.
What's new: The contract runs through June 2029 for about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs, with Google able to walk away if capacity misses a Sept. 30 deadline.
What's new: The contract runs through June 2029 for about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs, with Google able to walk away if capacity targets are missed.
What's next: The offering could expose Anthropic's gross margins and reset pricing for private AI rivals.
Why it matters: Ottawa wants domestic supercomputing, data centers and immigration pathways as it tries to cut reliance on foreign providers.
Earlier: Canada maps out C$2 billion AI push focused on jobs and sovereigntySeries: Canada · National AI Strategy · 6 chapters since Jun 5Why it matters: Ottawa wants domestic data centers, a public supercomputer and 250,000 AI-linked jobs by 2030.
Earlier: Canada rolls out C$2 billion AI plan to build compute, keep talentSeries: Canada · National AI Strategy · 6 chapters since Jun 5What's new: Ottawa wants a public supercomputer, more domestic data centers and faster residency for AI workers.
Series: Canada · National AI Strategy · 6 chapters since Jun 5Why it matters: Ottawa wants to curb reliance on foreign providers, keep AI talent in Canada and back local firms with C$500 million.
What's new: The Google parent plans $30 billion in underwritten sales and a $40 billion at-the-market program starting in the third quarter.
What's new: The order also sets up an AI cyber clearinghouse after concern over Anthropic's unreleased Mythos model.