World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.
AI music platform Suno announced plans to add watermarks to audio outputs and update usage policies to combat fraud and misuse, as the company faces ongoing copyright lawsuits and legal challenges.
OpenAI is removing text chat rate limits for free and Go ChatGPT users next week while introducing a 'Think' button and upgrading default models. Plus and Pro subscribers are receiving a more factual GPT-5.6 Sol update and a new thought-process slider.
Google announced that comedian Trevor Noah will host its upcoming Made by Google hardware event on August 12 in New York City. The broadcast will feature various celebrities and influencers, signaling a mainstream marketing approach.
Google security researchers report that unknown hacking groups are targeting large US financial and investment firms using voice phishing to steal sensitive data and extort victims for millions in bitcoin.
Disillusioned by traditional apps like Tinder, Gen Z college students are turning to Ditto, an AI matchmaker founded by UC Berkeley dropouts Allen Wang and Eric Liu. Operating via iMessage, Ditto uses proprietary algorithms to set up real-life Wednesday dates.
Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp revealed that a main oxygen valve on a BE-4 engine caused the catastrophic May 28 New Glenn rocket anomaly at Cape Canaveral. The company aims for a return to flight by the end of 2026 despite not finding a root cause yet.
