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iOS 26 Likely Arrives Sept 15 After Apple Event
Apple introduced iOS 26 at WWDC; betas are live. Pattern suggests a public release about a week after the Sept. 9 event, likely Monday Sept. 15.
Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Debuts as Iterative Robot Mop
Dyson reveals Spot+Scrub Ai at IFA 2025: lidar navigation, AI stain detection, roller mop and a multifunction dock — promising but not game-changing.
Judge Clears Google-Apple Search Pact, Opens Door to AI Tie-Up
Judge Mehta lets Google’s default search payments to Apple continue, paving the way for deeper Gemini-Siri ties and renewed competition concerns.
OpenAI Reorganizes Model Behavior into Post Training Team
OpenAI folds its Model Behavior team into Post Training as leader Joanne Jang moves to start OAI Labs, signaling model personality is core to development.
AI Hallucinations Persist Despite Improvements
Generative AI still fabricates confident falsehoods. Learn why hallucinations happen, real-world risks, and practical steps organizations can take.
Acer Aspire 14 AI Delivers Big Value at $500
Acer's Aspire 14 AI drops to $500 with Intel Lunar Lake, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD and nearly 19-hour battery—strong value for a Copilot Plus PC.
Startup Uses Generative AI to Recreate Lost Orson Welles Footage
Showrunner plans to restore The Magnificent Ambersons' missing scenes with generative AI, raising restoration, legal, and ethical questions.
Anthropic Agrees to $1.5B Copyright Settlement with Authors
Anthropic will pay at least $1.5B—about $3,000 per work—to authors in a landmark AI copyright settlement, pending court approval Sept. 8.
Anthropic $1.5B Settlement Shifts AI Copyright Debate
Anthropic agrees to a $1.5B settlement after illegally scraping books for LLM training, creating precedent and fresh legal, ethical, and business challenges.
Common Sense Flags High Risks in Google’s Gemini for Kids
Common Sense Media finds Gemini’s kid tiers are adult models with added filters and labels them high risk for children and teens.
Attorneys General Demand OpenAI Fix Safety Failures for Kids
California and Delaware AGs warn OpenAI after reports of harmful chatbot interactions with children, demanding safety fixes and governance transparency.
AI Companion App Dot to Shut Down After Brief Run
Dot, an AI companion launched in 2024, will shut down Oct 5 amid safety concerns and a founders' split. Users can export their data.