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OpenAI has unveiled a new image generator, ChatGPT Images 2.0, which boasts improved multilingual capabilities, better visual intelligence, and closer attention to detail. The model has two modes: instant and thinking, with the latter being more complex and only available to paid users. This new technology could help OpenAI regain its market dominance in the AI industry.

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, leaving behind a legacy of transforming the company into a $4 trillion powerhouse. During his tenure, Apple expanded its product lineup, built a powerful services business, and shifted to in-house processors. Cook also oversaw the launch of new products like the Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro, and expanded Apple's reach in China.

ChatGPT's new Images 2.0 model can generate complex images, including text, with high fidelity and specificity. It has 'thinking capabilities' that allow it to search the web, create multiple images from one prompt, and double-check its creations. The model can generate images in various sizes and resolutions, including multi-paneled comic strips and marketing assets.

Anthropic receives $5 billion investment from Amazon to secure up to 5 gigawatts of Amazon's custom AI chips, aiming to improve performance and reliability for its Claude AI models amid surging demand.

Google has introduced 'Skills' in Chrome, allowing users to save custom Gemini prompts for instant reuse. This feature makes it easier to repeat tasks, and users can access saved Skills with a single click. The Skills library will also include pre-built prompts that can be edited to suit individual needs.

NeoCognition, an AI research lab, has raised $40 million in seed funding to develop self-learning AI agents that can specialize in any domain, similar to human learning. The startup aims to build agents that can work reliably on their own, solving the current issue of inconsistency in AI agents. NeoCognition plans to sell its agent systems to enterprises, including SaaS companies, to enhance their products with AI.

Apple removed Cal AI from the App Store for violating guidelines, including bypassing in-app purchases and using deceptive billing practices. The app has since addressed the issues and returned to the store, demonstrating Apple's continued policing of the App Store.

Yelp's updated AI assistant allows users to ask questions, get answers, and complete actions like booking a restaurant or service in one conversation. The assistant is powered by platform data and AI, and is available on iOS and Android. It also integrates with external providers like DoorDash and Grubhub for food ordering and Vagaro for beauty appointments.

DoorDash uses LLMs to generate natural-language consumer profiles and content blueprints, while traditional deep learning handles last-mile ranking. This hybrid approach allows the platform to adapt to short-lived user intent and massive catalog abundance.

Anthropic's Mythos AI model raises concerns for security validation due to its ability to autonomously discover and chain zero-day vulnerabilities, making it challenging for security teams to validate their defenses and ensure remediation.

Anthropic has released Bun 1.1.13, which includes memory fixes, improved testing support, and faster compression using zlib-ng. The update addresses common complaints of memory leaks causing slowdowns and crashes in production environments.

SpaceX has obtained an option to buy AI company Cursor for $60 billion. Cursor is a leading company in 'vibe coding' and will work with SpaceX to create AI for coding and knowledge work. The deal could be completed later this year.

SpaceX has partnered with Cursor to develop a next-generation AI, with an option to buy the company for $60 billion later this year. The deal combines Cursor's software development platform with SpaceX's Colossus supercomputer, and could potentially shore up weaknesses at both companies.

Amazon has partnered with Swedish startup Einride to add 75 electric heavy-duty trucks to its Relay freight network. Einride will own and manage the trucks, which will be used by drivers in Amazon's network. The agreement contributes to Amazon's low-carbon goals and validates Einride's technology and strategic vision.

SpaceX has announced a deal to acquire Cursor, an automated programming platform, for $60 billion. The acquisition aims to enhance xAI's tools and compete with market leaders like Anthropic. The deal includes a breakup fee of $10 billion if the acquisition doesn't go through.

The UK's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has launched an inquiry into low-energy computing to address the growing energy demands of AI. The committee will explore emerging technologies such as neuromorphic computing and silicon photonics to reduce datacenter energy use.

Two thirds of organizations have suffered from a cybersecurity incident related to the deployment of AI agents during the last year, resulting in data exposure, operational disruption, and financial losses. The Cloud Security Alliance warns that the majority of organizations have no strategy set up around decommissioning AI agents, further putting them at risk of cybersecurity incidents.

Meta is installing surveillance software on employees' work PCs to capture keystrokes, mouse movements, and screenshots, allegedly to build better AI models. The software, called 'Model Capability Initiative', will monitor employees' use of work-related applications and URLs.

Vercel's CEO believes AI-assisted intruders breached the company's systems, moving with 'surprising velocity' and exploiting OAuth abuse and a compromised employee account. The attackers allegedly stole sensitive data, including API keys and deployment credentials, which are being sold on BreachForums for $2 million.

Meta is implementing a new tracking software to record employees' mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models, raising concerns about job security and privacy.