Elon Musk criticizes OpenAI's deviation from mission and advocates AI accessibility for all. Musk announces xAI open sourcing Grok chatbot. OpenAI CEO Altman takes a dig at Musk's chatbot. Musk, obviously didn't like the jab and replied with a long-ish message saying “GPT-4 is about as funny as a screendoor on a submarine.”
Andrew Ng introduces "loop engineering," a new approach to AI software development. He details three core loops: the Agentic Coding Loop where AI writes and tests code autonomously, the Developer Feedback Loop where humans guide AI, and the External Feedback Loop involving real-world user input. Ng emphasizes the continued human advantage in providing context and vision.
The US cyber defense agency CISA is employing Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, to conduct software audits. This initiative seeks to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign adversaries, with numerous bugs already found in government code. The NSA has also reportedly used Mythos.
Luxury brand Caviar has released its "Flagship" collection, featuring custom versions of a rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. Available in 24K gold and other premium materials, these devices are priced from $13,840, anticipating Apple's official foldable iPhone launch.
Meta has been granted an additional three days to respond to the Indian government's concerns regarding WhatsApp's proposed username feature. The government is assessing potential risks, including impersonation, and may explore legal options.
The Indian government has extended the deadline for WhatsApp to respond to its notice regarding the proposed username feature by three days. WhatsApp assured it would not roll out the feature in India until consultations are complete, citing concerns over increased online fraud and impersonation.
SpaceX confirmed de-orbiting 260 Starlink satellites between Dec 2025-May 2026, burning them up in Earth's atmosphere. This routine fleet management, part of a rapid replacement cycle for over 10,000 satellites, raises concerns among researchers about potential atmospheric alterations.
