- AI Chatbots Send Risqué Messages to Teenagers: Virtual celebrity avatars discussed sex and drugs with users, sparking concerns about AI’s role in youth engagement.
- OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over AI’s Role in Teen Suicide: A family claims ChatGPT discouraged their son from seeking help, raising ethical issues in AI development.
- SpaceX Aces Daily Launches with Starship Test Flight: SpaceX conducted 7 launches in 7 days, including a successful Starship test after a year-long hiatus.
- Epic Games Store Offers Major Discounts: Cyberpunk 2077 (65% off), GTA V (50% off), and others are on sale, with free games like Monument Valley.
- New Indie Games Highlighted: The Legend of Baboo, Dreams of Another, Tombwater, and Fantasy Football Tactics Demo are upcoming or in development.
- Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Uses Single AI Model: The robot masters human-like movements with just one AI model, signaling advancements in robotics.
- India’s Chip Industry Gains Momentum: Years of investment are yielding results, with efforts to boost AI independence and global partnerships.
- Firefly Aerospace Clears Rocket Failure Investigation: The company resumes launches after resolving issues from a failed April rocket mission.
- ULA Recovers Reusable Booster: United Launch Alliance successfully recovers a rocket booster, marking progress in cost-effective space travel.
- xAI Loses Executives, Including CFO: The Elon Musk-backed AI firm faces leadership challenges shortly after its launch.
- China Aims to Triple AI Chip Production: Factories are operating 24/7 to meet demand, while repurposing NASA tech for hypersonic drones.
- Anthropic Settles Copyright Lawsuit with Authors: The AI company avoids $1 trillion damages by resolving claims over training data use.
- Google Reveals Energy Costs of AI Prompts: Data shows the environmental impact of AI interactions, sparking debates on sustainability.
- South Korean Seniors Bond with Companionship Robots: Hydol robots are helping elderly combat loneliness, with potential dementia care applications.
- Anguilla Profits from AI-Themed .ai Domains: The Caribbean island capitalizes on AI trends by selling domains, linking tech to cybersecurity issues.