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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.

Mistral AI is a French startup and OpenAI competitor, offering open-source AI models and a chat assistant called Le Chat. It has raised significant funding, including a record $112 million seed round, and has partnered with major companies like Microsoft and IBM. Mistral AI's models are not all open source, but it provides free models and has developed various enterprise features.

Apple is announcing the iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with rumors suggesting four new models, including the iPhone Air, and new features such as improved cameras and AI capabilities. The event will also include the announcement of new Apple Watch models and AirPods Pro 3 earbuds. Prices are expected to range from $799 to $1,199, with possible storage upgrades and new color options.

Anthropic will pay a record-breaking $1.5 billion to settle a class action lawsuit brought by authors. The settlement is the largest-ever payout for a copyright case in the US, with 500,000 authors receiving $3,000 per work. The case has been closely watched as top AI companies face legal scrutiny over their use of copyrighted works.

Anthropic has agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by book authors alleging copyright infringement. The company will pay $3,000 per copyrighted work, with the settlement applying to approximately 500,000 works. This is the first class action settlement centered on AI and copyright in the United States.

Google is making it easier for users to access AI mode by allowing them to set it as the default, replacing traditional blue links. AI mode uses large language models to summarize information from the web, and can answer complex questions, process images, and create tables and graphs.

A group of NYU engineers developed a proof-of-concept for a full-scale, AI-driven ransomware attack, dubbed Ransomware 3.0. The AI system can perform four phases of a ransomware attack, including generating Lua scripts, mapping IT systems, and identifying valuable files. The malware was mistakenly identified as a real attack by security researchers, highlighting the potential threat of AI-powered ransomware.

A startup called Job Bolt created AI avatars to conduct job interviews, but the experience can be unnerving due to the avatar's twitchy and repetitive non-verbal behavior, lacking real-time reactions and active listening cues.

AI code assistants like Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI's GPT-5, and Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro are found to produce three to four times more code than unassisted developers, but also generate ten times more security issues, including added open source dependencies, insecure code patterns, exposed secrets, and cloud misconfigurations.

OpenAI is set to produce its own artificial intelligence chip in partnership with Broadcom, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia and address growing demand for computing power. The custom AI chip is expected to ship next year, with OpenAI planning to use it internally.

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.

ChatGPT has made its Projects feature free for all users, allowing them to create workspaces and organize chats, files, and custom instructions. Additionally, a new 'Branch in new chat' option enables users to create a new conversation from an existing one, making it easier to manage multiple topics.

Koah, a startup, has raised $5 million in seed funding to integrate ads into AI-powered apps, focusing on the 'long tail' of apps built on top of big models. The company aims to provide a new revenue stream for developers, with ads marked as sponsored content and appearing at relevant moments in chats.

Tesla's board has proposed a pay package that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The package is based on performance metrics, including increasing Tesla's market value to $8.5 trillion, deploying a million Tesla robotaxis and AI robots, and participating in CEO succession plans. Musk would have to stay at the company for 7.5 to 10 years to cash in the shares.

Dyson's Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop features AI-powered stain detection, lidar navigation, and a self-cleaning roller mop. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically empties the robot's bin, cleans and dries its mop, and refills and drains its water tanks.

PostgreSQL 18 is set to release in September with new features such as asynchronous I/O and UUID v7, which will enhance analytics and distributed architectures. The new asynchronous I/O subsystem allows read statements to be called from disk more quickly, improving performance by 200-300% in some analytical workloads. However, some features like bitemporal queries and Property Graph Queries have been delayed.

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.

A TIME investigation found that Elon Musk's AI data center is linked to pollution surges in a historically Black Memphis area, sparking concerns about environmental impact and public health.

Nvidia has publicly criticized the proposed Gain AI Act, which aims to restrict the export of advanced AI chips to foreign entities. The company argues that the law would stifle competition and hinder innovation in the AI sector. The Gain AI Act is part of the US National Defense Authorization Act and seeks to ensure American dominance in the AI market.

Broadcom has announced Q3 2025 revenue of $15.95 billion, a 22% year-on-year increase. The company's semiconductor sales rose 26% to $9.2 billion, while infrastructure software sales increased 17% to $6.8 billion. However, CEO Hock Tan admitted that many VMware customers have not fully deployed the company's Cloud Foundation stack, despite subscribing to it. Broadcom has also landed a fourth large customer for its bespoke AI accelerators and predicts Q4 revenue of approximately $17.4 billion.