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SpaceX is betting its future on beating Big Tech at AI, with a projected $26.5 trillion market opportunity. However, its Grok AI chatbot has lagged behind competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. SpaceX plans to deploy up to 1 million satellites as orbital data centers to support its AI ambitions.

A hacker group called TeamPCP is carrying out a spree of software supply chain attacks, corrupting hundreds of open source tools and extorting victims for profit. The group has breached GitHub, OpenAI, and other companies, and has hidden malware in over 500 distinct pieces of software. TeamPCP's tactics include planting malware in open source tools, stealing credentials, and using a self-spreading worm to automate their attacks.

The US government is taking a $2 billion equity stake in nine quantum computing companies, including IBM and GlobalFoundries, to advance American innovation and create high-paying jobs. The move is part of the government's efforts to intervene in the market and support strategic sectors.

Google's new Omni AI model can generate realistic videos from text prompts or uploaded videos. The model improves on its predecessor, Veo, by incorporating more real-world knowledge and keeping characters consistent throughout a video. However, the results can be inconsistent, and generating videos costs credits, which can add up quickly.

Google's new AI search feature provides personalized and convenient answers, potentially changing the way we interact with the web. The feature, powered by Gemini, can create bespoke mini-publications with charts, bullet points, and animations, making it a significant shift in the search landscape.

Figure AI's humanoid robots have been livestreaming package handling for nearly a week, with 24/7 autonomous operation and a competition against a human intern. The robots use the Helix 02 neural network system for full-body control and long horizon autonomy.

Two AI-based science assistants, Google's Co-Scientist and FutureHouse's Robin, have successfully completed drug-retargeting tasks by generating hypotheses and analyzing biological data. These tools can help scientists stay on top of the vast amount of scientific information and identify potential connections between different fields, potentially leading to new discoveries and treatments.

Hackers are using psychological tactics to manipulate AI chatbots into revealing sensitive information, exposing a new vulnerability in AI security. By using social engineering techniques, hackers can trick chatbots into bypassing their safety protocols, highlighting the need for more advanced AI security measures.

1min.AI is a tool that allows users to compare answers from multiple AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, in one spot. It saves time and money by consolidating the workflow and eliminating the need for individual monthly subscription fees. The Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription is available for $69.97, a significant discount from the regular price of $540.

ChatPlayground AI offers a centralized hub for AI needs, allowing users to compare responses from over 20 models, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek. The Unlimited Plan provides unlimited monthly messages, priority customer service, and access to new features and models. It's available for a limited time at $59.97, a significant discount from the regular price of $619.

Nokia and KDDI have successfully tested Intelligent 4D Resource Optimisation Technology, which reduces energy consumption in 5G/6G infrastructure by up to 40% while maintaining high communication quality. The technology optimizes the control of four key radio resources: time, frequency, space, and transmission power.

OpenAI is adopting a 'reverse federalism' strategy, lobbying individual states to create a patchwork of regulations favorable to the company, as the federal government has shown disinterest in regulating AI companies. This approach has been successful in California and New York, with OpenAI now targeting Illinois. The company's efforts are part of a larger trend of tech companies spending millions on lobbying and shaping laws to their advantage.

A 95-minute action-fantasy film called Hell Grind was produced entirely on the Higgsfield AI video platform in just 14 days, with a 15-person team and a budget of $500,000, sparking debate about the future of filmmaking and the role of generative AI in the industry.

Chrome and Edge now support CSS gap decorations, allowing for easier styling of gaps between layout items without using borders or pseudo-elements. This feature introduces new properties for controlling gap decorations, including rule-width, rule-style, and rule-color, as well as properties for controlling decoration breaks, insets, and visibility.

Xreal, a longtime partner of Google, has developed a new set of smart glasses called Project Aura. The glasses feature OLED displays, a wider variety of experiences, and improved software. Xreal's CEO believes the company has finally turned a corner in the notoriously tricky smart glasses industry, with plans to launch commercially later this year and become profitable by next year.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has suspended public access to its database of civil transportation accidents after internet users used AI tools to re-create the voices of dead pilots from a fatal cargo plane crash. The NTSB is reviewing its materials to prevent future incidents, as federal law prohibits the release of cockpit audio recordings.

Author Steven Rosenbaum's book, The Future of Truth, was found to contain 'synthetic quotes' generated by AI tools. Despite the errors, Rosenbaum plans to continue using AI in his research, citing its efficiency and creative potential. However, the incident highlights the risks of relying on AI-generated information and the need for rigorous fact-checking and verification processes.

A recent survey found that 99% of CEOs expect AI-driven layoffs in the next two years, with most believing automation will drive the greatest return on investment, but only 32% thinking humans and machines can coexist in the workforce.

Waymo's robotaxis struggle with heavy rain and flooded roads, while SpaceX's IPO filing reveals complex financial transactions with Tesla and other Musk-affiliated entities. Meanwhile, other companies like May Mobility and Stellantis announce partnerships and investments in autonomous vehicle technology.

The NTSB pulled its accident reports after people used AI to recreate the voices of pilots killed in a plane crash from uploaded spectrograms. The agency is reevaluating its data release policies due to advances in AI technology.