Some lawmakers are calling for widespread reforms following years of surveillance scandals and abuses across successive U.S. administrations. But even if the spy law known as Section 702 expires in April, the government's spy powers will not automatically lapse.
Truecaller is publicly challenging India's telecom regulator, TRAI, over new rules for caller ID apps. The company claims the anti-spam framework, which designates specific number series for commercial calls, hinders its ability to protect consumers from unwanted calls and has eroded trust in legitimate business communications.
Meta is reportedly working on prototype "super sensing" smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos. Data metadata would be uploaded for AI queries, raising privacy concerns, especially as the LED recording indicator may remain off during "AI Feature" use.
The NHTSA has issued a directive to autonomous vehicle developers, demanding immediate solutions to prevent AVs from interfering with first responders and law enforcement. The agency cited a pattern of driverless cars blocking emergency scenes and failing to recognize safety conditions.
Google's SynthID system successfully identified a widely circulated hoax image of Senator Mitch McConnell as AI-generated, thanks to its invisible watermark. The technology, integrated into AI models like Gemini, aims to combat deepfake hoaxes.
Samsung is offering a $30 store credit for customers who preorder the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold phones after registering their interest. The credit must be used at checkout for accessories or services like Samsung Care Plus, not on the phone itself. The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22nd, 2026.
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a new AI model emphasizing "workhorse" capabilities in coding, office tasks, and research. The company claims "twice greater token efficiency" compared to competitors, potentially lowering costs for users. Elon Musk compared it to Anthropic's Opus model, noting Grok 4.5 is faster and cheaper.
