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'Currently the leader in AI': After years of criticising Anthropic, Elon Musk praises its Mythos/Fable model

Elon Musk has made a surprising U-turn on Anthropic. After years of publicly dismissing the AI company and questioning its prospects, the SpaceXAI CEO now says Anthropic leads the industry. His praise has sparked fresh debate—not just about the company's progress, but whether it should trust a rival that powers its infrastructure.

'I should have played long game': OpenAI executive Fidji Simo exits full-time role after medical leave

OpenAI chief of applications Fidji Simo is stepping down from her full-time role after an extended medical leave, citing the need to focus on recovery from a chronic illness. She will continue as a part-time adviser

India approves Dixon-Vivo joint venture for smartphone manufacturing: Here's what it means

India approves Dixon-Vivo joint venture to boost local smartphone manufacturing

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work with GPT-5.6 for AI-powered workplace automation

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work, an AI agent that automates workflows across apps, files and enterprise tools.

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work to boost workplace productivity

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 with SOL, Luna and Terra models, alongside the new GPT Work platform.

India's iPhone manufacturing receives a boost after tariff cuts on key components

India removes import duties on key electronics components to boost local manufacturing and iPhone production.

Volkswagen employs 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm: Here's what they do

Volkswagen deploys 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm to study how farming and clean energy can coexist.

Meta unveils Muse Spark 1.1, opens developer preview for its AI model

Meta expands public access to its Muse Spark AI model as it ramps up competition with OpenAI and Anthropic.

Coinbase's AI hallucination sends football fans into a frenzy: Here's what went wrong

Coinbase faces backlash after AI falsely declared Norway's World Cup win before kickoff.

Meta to begin manufacturing 'Iris' AI chip in September as AI push gathers pace: Report

Meta plans to begin manufacturing its in-house AI chip in September as it ramps up AI infrastructure

Apple's first foldable iPhone reaches mass production ahead of September unveiling: Report

New report says Apple's iPhone Ultra foldable remains on track for a September launch despite earlier delay claims.

Google appeals India court verdict over ads platform, cites harm to consumers

German court rules Google can be held liable for false AI Overviews, raising the bar for AI accountability.

Sonos layoffs: CEO trims management layers as design and research teams take a major hit

Sonos has cut several senior employees across its design, product and user research teams as part of a broader restructuring aimed at simplifying operations. While the company insists the changes are not AI-driven, the departure of long-serving leaders has sparked concerns about product development and organisational culture.

Microsoft layoffs explained: Why some of the 4,800 laid-off employees could receive up to 39 weeks' pay

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs has affected around 4,800 employees globally, but the company is offering one of the most generous severance packages in Big Tech. Here's how the payout works, who qualifies, how it compares with rivals and why Microsoft is cutting jobs despite its continued investment in AI.

Google Pixel 11 series prices leak ahead of August 12 debut

A fresh leak has revealed the likely European pricing, storage variants and colour options for Google's Pixel 11 lineup ahead of its expected August 12 launch. While the series may ditch the 128GB base model, several variants are tipped to become more expensive than their predecessors.

WhatsApp deadline ends today: Meta to respond to India's notice on username feature

WhatsApp is expected to submit its response to the Indian government's notice over its proposed username feature today, after receiving a three-day extension from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The feature has raised concerns over fraud, impersonation and user safety, prompting the government to seek additional safeguards before any rollout.

'Only 8 of us remain': Reddit post claims AI replaced 90 per cent of developers team

A Reddit post claiming that a company laid off more than 90 per cent of its software developers after embracing Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 has ignited debate online. While some see AI reshaping software jobs, others argue the technology is increasingly being used to justify broader cost-cutting measures.

Researchers made up a fake eye disease to fool AI, it worked — and that's the worrying part

A team of Swedish researchers created an entirely fictional eye condition called bixonimania to test whether AI chatbots could distinguish fact from fabrication. Instead, several leading AI models accepted the disease as real, raising fresh concerns about misinformation, medical advice and the reliability of large language models.

Meta to invest C$13 billion in its first Canada data centre

Meta has announced plans to build its first data centre in Canada, investing C$13 billion in a gigawatt-scale facility in Alberta. The project will support the company's expanding AI infrastructure, create new demand for natural gas-powered electricity and renewable energy, while also drawing criticism from environmental groups over its energy footprint.

If you've engaged with a misleading post, Elon Musk's X will notify you when it's corrected

X is preparing an update to its Community Notes programme that will notify users via direct messages when posts they have interacted with later receive fact-checking notes. The move aims to improve the visibility of corrections, though broader concerns remain over how quickly and consistently Community Notes are published.

SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5, claims faster performance and lower costs than rival AI models

SpaceXAI has introduced Grok 4.5, its first major AI model since becoming a public company, claiming improved speed, lower pricing and higher token efficiency. The launch comes just before OpenAI is expected to unveil GPT 5.6, setting up another closely watched contest in the rapidly evolving AI model race.

OpenAI launches GPT-Live, its most natural voice AI for ChatGPT yet

OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, a new generation of conversational AI models designed for smoother, real-time voice interactions. The upgrade replaces ChatGPT's existing Advanced Voice Mode by default, while also laying the groundwork for longer conversations, live translation and more capable hands-free AI experiences.

China to approve limited Nvidia H200 chip sales to top AI firms: Report