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A study on AI cheating in schools found that while AI has changed the method of cheating, it hasn't necessarily increased the amount of cheating. The data showed that cheating numbers stayed the same before and after the release of ChatGPT. However, the study also found that 10-15% of students are submitting fully AI-generated writing, and that students are using AI to generate ideas and improve their work.

Model welfare is an emerging field of research that seeks to determine whether AI is conscious and, if so, how humanity should respond. Researchers are working to develop tests to prove AI consciousness, while others argue that it's too early to consider AI as conscious. The field has sparked debates and criticisms, with some experts warning that it could lead to misinformation and harm.

Google Photos introduces Veo 3, an AI-powered video generation model, allowing users to turn still images into video clips. The feature is available on the mobile app's Create tab and enhances the existing 'Photo to video' feature with higher-quality video.

The White House has launched an AI education initiative in US schools, with big tech companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic committing to support the program. The companies will provide resources such as cash prizes, access to AI tools, and training for teachers and students.

Apple's iOS 26 update brings a new clear aesthetic called Liquid Glass, improved Phone and Messages apps, Live Translation, and more. The update is expected to be released this fall, with a public beta available now. Compatible iPhones include models from 2019 or later.

Finnish quantum computing startup IQM has raised over $300 million in a Series B funding round, becoming a unicorn. The company plans to use the funds to expand its commercial presence beyond Europe, particularly in the US, and to accelerate its R&D roadmap for both hardware and software. IQM's quantum computers are designed for on-premises installations and cloud platforms, with a focus on error correction and reliability.

The article discusses the importance of privacy in digital cash and how Payy is working to make stablecoins private and usable. It highlights the need for compliant privacy, user profile, and regulation. Payy's approach includes a vertically integrated onchain banking platform, a stablecoin chain with compliant privacy, and a non-custodial banking app.

Researchers from Nanjing University and The University of Sydney have developed an AI-powered system called A2 that can automatically discover and validate vulnerabilities in Android apps. The system uses a combination of AI models to emulate human bug hunters and has been shown to be effective in finding zero-day flaws in production apps. A2 has found over 100 true-positive zero-day vulnerabilities, including a medium-severity flaw in an app with over 10 million installs.

A US Senator has proposed a law that would give American buyers first dibs on advanced AI chips, restricting sales to other countries. The 'Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence' Act aims to ensure US companies have priority access to high-end chips, citing national security and economic concerns. However, Nvidia has criticized the proposal, calling it 'doomer science fiction' that would stifle innovation and limit their addressable market.

A UK government department's trial of Microsoft's M365 Copilot found no significant productivity gain, despite 72% of users being satisfied with the AI tool. The trial revealed that while M365 Copilot excelled at mundane tasks like writing emails and summarizing meetings, it struggled with more complex tasks like data analysis in Excel.

GE Aerospace is investing $300M in Beta Technologies to develop a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for next-gen aircraft, combining traditional turbines with electric power for greater range and payload capacity.

SAP will invest €20 billion in expanding its sovereign cloud infrastructure in Europe over the next ten years, offering alternatives to US cloud giants and ensuring data sovereignty for European customers. The investment will cover the development, delivery, and maintenance of SAP's sovereign cloud solutions, including infrastructure, research and development, and compliance investments.

Microsoft has open-sourced the version of BASIC it created in 1976 for the MOS 6502 processor. The code, written by Bill Gates and Ric Weiland, has been released on GitHub under the MIT License. It includes features like full BASIC language implementation, floating-point arithmetic, and string handling.

Elon Musk's Neuralink has been denied trademark applications for 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' due to prior filings by a lucid dreaming startup called Prophetic. Neuralink can still acquire the trademarks if Prophetic fails to use them in commerce within three years.

Google's Circle to Search tool can now translate text continuously while scrolling, without interruption, even when switching apps. The update is rolling out to Android users, with Samsung Galaxy devices getting it first. This feature is useful for getting context from social posts or browsing menus in a foreign language.

Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry uses clustered Base-Level Acceleration Structures (BLAS) and partition top-level acceleration structures to accelerate the creation of Bounding Volume Hierarchy (BVH) trees, enabling up to 100x more ray-traced triangles and improving performance for real-time photorealism in games and cinematic applications.

Threat actors are using the Hexstrike-AI tool to accelerate vulnerability exploitation, making it possible to exploit vulnerabilities in under 10 minutes. The tool uses AI agents to run over 150 cybersecurity tools, simplifying the exploitation process. Network defenders must patch and harden systems to mitigate the threat.

Adobe plans to release its video editing app Premiere on iPhones, featuring AI-powered tools, 4K HDR support, and access to its stock library. The app will be free to use, with optional paid features for AI credits and cloud storage.

The iPhone 17 is expected to debut on September 9 with new features, improved cameras, and potentially higher prices. The iPhone 17 Air may have a silicon anode battery, eSIM technology, and a starting price of $900. The iPhone 17 Pro models may have better camera resolution, a full-width 'camera island' design, and increased brightness.

Atlassian is acquiring The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia browsers, for $610 million. The deal is largely about Dia, a browser with AI integration, and Atlassian plans to run The Browser Company as an independent entity. The acquisition is seen as a big bet on AI and browsers being key to the future of work.