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OpenAI is urging California lawmakers to strengthen the state’s landmark AI safety legislation by introducing additional protections for the development and testing of advanced AI models. In a recent post from its global affairs team, OpenAI said California’s SB 53 should be expanded to address emerging risks associated with increasingly capable AI systems. Among the...

Dutch sustainability pioneer Fairphone has officially launched its modular smartphone, the Fairphone (Gen 6+), in the United States. Priced at $649, this rollout marks the first time American consumers can purchase a Fairphone directly from the manufacturer without third-party modifications or specialized operating system swaps. The device enters the market with native support for major...

Following heightened scrutiny and a series of legal challenges regarding the mental health impacts of conversational AI on younger audiences, OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT for Teens—a tailored version of its flagship chatbot designed specifically for underage users. The platform introduces built-in safety guardrails and new academic tools aimed at reducing instances of AI-assisted cheating in...

Self-driving technology developers Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI have secured regulatory approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to begin testing autonomous heavy-duty trucks on public roads, marking a significant policy shift for the state. Kodiak has already initiated preliminary operations using a small fleet centered around its Mountain View headquarters. The permits...

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has firmly dismissed allegations that his public warnings about artificial intelligence have fueled negative sentiment toward the industry or hindered technological expansion. The response follows criticism from prominent investor Gavin Baker, who argued on X and the All-In podcast that executive-led warnings about AI risks have triggered public pushback in the...

AI robotics startup Figure AI has raised $1 billion in a Series C funding round, reaching a valuation of $39 billion. The round was led by Parkway Venture Capital, with participation from Nvidia, Macquarie Capital, Intel Capital, Align Ventures, Tamarack Global, LG Technology Ventures, Salesforce, T-Mobile Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures. Figure AI is developing humanoid...

In a world-first move, the Albanian government has appointed an artificial intelligence bot as a member of its cabinet. Named Diella—meaning “sun” in Albanian—the digital minister has been tasked with overseeing public procurement processes and managing contracts with private companies. Prime Minister Edi Rama, introducing his new cabinet, described Diella as “the first minister created...

Arm Holdings, one of the world’s leading chip design companies, has unveiled its next-generation processor family “Lumex,” designed specifically for mobile devices. The new line introduces on-device AI capabilities, enabling artificial intelligence tasks to run locally without relying on the internet or cloud services. The Lumex family consists of four models, ranging from low-power chips...

According to the Financial Times, China is preparing to triple its AI chip production capacity by 2026. The move is part of Beijing’s strategy to reduce its reliance on the United States—particularly on Nvidia—and to achieve greater self-sufficiency in semiconductor technology. A central role in this plan belongs to Huawei, which aims to launch a...

Framer, the no-code website building platform, has raised $100 million in its Series D funding round. The investment, led by existing backers Meritech and Atomico, has boosted the company’s valuation to $2 billion. With over 500,000 monthly users, Framer allows anyone to design and manage professional-grade websites without technical expertise, thanks to its intuitive drag-and-drop...