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GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna arrive at half the API price
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GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna arrive at half the API price

Shane Watson · September 23, 2026

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna today with API prices 50% below GPT-5.6 promotional rates, plus access through ChatGPT Work and Codex for users.

Apple pushes for deeper access to OpenAI’s hardware records
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Apple pushes for deeper access to OpenAI’s hardware records

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

Apple challenges OpenAI’s forensic analysis and seeks broader access to hardware research records in its continuing trade-secrets lawsuit in federal court.

AI glasses shipments jump 263% as Apple readies its challenge
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AI glasses shipments jump 263% as Apple readies its challenge

Shane Watson · September 22, 2026

AI glasses shipments rose 263% in the first half of 2026, led by display-free models, as Apple reportedly prepares its own category entry for consumers.

Trump wants to rename AI and create an ‘AI Force’
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Trump wants to rename AI and create an ‘AI Force’

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

President Trump proposed replacing “artificial intelligence” with three alternative names and said he plans an AI Force modeled on the Space Force.

The AI Doc Netflix Release Date: Plot and What the Documentary Covers
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The AI Doc Netflix Release Date: Plot and What the Documentary Covers

Rajat Saini · September 11, 2026

The AI Doc premieres on Netflix September 15, 2026. Here is the documentary’s confirmed focus on AI, family, and the future.

New iOS 27 Code Hints At Sponsored Ads In Visual Intelligence
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New iOS 27 Code Hints At Sponsored Ads In Visual Intelligence

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

Code found in the iOS 27 developer beta suggests Apple might allow third-party platforms to show sponsored search results inside Visual Intelligence.

WhatsApp Will Let Users Chat With Up To Five Third-Party Bots
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WhatsApp Will Let Users Chat With Up To Five Third-Party Bots

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new update that lets you securely connect up to five third-party AI bots to your account for one-on-one conversations.

SpaceXAI Brings Grok Bot to iPad With Cheaper Subscription Plans
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SpaceXAI Brings Grok Bot to iPad With Cheaper Subscription Plans

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

SpaceXAI expanded its Grok Bot app to the iPad with cheaper subscription plans. Discover how these updates make the new AI platform much more accessible.

Apple Is Testing A New Full-Sized HomePod With Siri AI Support
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Apple Is Testing A New Full-Sized HomePod With Siri AI Support

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

Apple is reportedly testing a new full-sized HomePod with Siri AI support. Find out why the upgraded smart speaker might not hit store shelves anytime soon.

Gemini 3.8 Flash Brings Smarter Coding And Multi-Step Reasoning
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Gemini 3.8 Flash Brings Smarter Coding And Multi-Step Reasoning

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash just three weeks after its last update. Discover the new features, pricing, and how it handles complex coding tasks today.

Government Filing Argues AI Innovation Requires Copyright Theft
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Government Filing Argues AI Innovation Requires Copyright Theft

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

A new US government filing argues that copyright laws should be loosened for language model training to prevent foreign rivals from gaining an advantage.

Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI In New York Times Lawsuit
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Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI In New York Times Lawsuit

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

The Trump administration filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit, arguing that restricting computer training hurts US national security.

NYC School District Bans Artificial Intelligence Through Eighth Grade
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NYC School District Bans Artificial Intelligence Through Eighth Grade

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

New York City just banned generative artificial intelligence tools and companion chatbots for students through eighth grade for the upcoming school year.

Greenpeace Says AI Is The Defining Test For Apple Climate Goals
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Greenpeace Says AI Is The Defining Test For Apple Climate Goals

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

Greenpeace warns Apple faces a massive climate test with its push into AI. The huge power and water needs of data centers could threaten past green goals.

OpenAI Confirms Astra Reaches Critical Cyber Level Before Launch
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OpenAI Confirms Astra Reaches Critical Cyber Level Before Launch

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

OpenAI confirms its Astra model reached a critical cybersecurity threshold. The company added new safety limits and will roll out access to early testers.

Anthropic Upgrades Claude With A Smarter And Cheaper Fable 5.1
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Anthropic Upgrades Claude With A Smarter And Cheaper Fable 5.1

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

Anthropic has launched the Fable 5.1 model for Claude, bringing cheaper prices and better problem solving skills for coding and complex knowledge work.

OpenAI Calls The Trade Secret Lawsuit A Mess Of Apple’s Own Making
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OpenAI Calls The Trade Secret Lawsuit A Mess Of Apple’s Own Making

Akshay Kumar · September 2, 2026

OpenAI hits back at Apple in a trade secret dispute, blaming the smartphone maker’s poor security protocols and sloppy procedures for all the leaked files.

Anthropic Signs $35 Billion Cloud Agreement With NVIDIA And Lambda
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Anthropic Signs $35 Billion Cloud Agreement With NVIDIA And Lambda

Akshay Kumar · September 1, 2026

Anthropic signed a $35 billion deal with Lambda for cloud computing. NVIDIA holds the data center lease, expanding its role in artificial intelligence.

The Pentagon Deploys Custom ChatGPT And Grok For Military Use
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The Pentagon Deploys Custom ChatGPT And Grok For Military Use

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

The Pentagon has just launched secure, custom versions of ChatGPT and Grok for military personnel. Discover how these AI tools speed up daily defense tasks.

ChatGPT, Reddit And Roblox Now Face Strict European Union Rules
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ChatGPT, Reddit And Roblox Now Face Strict European Union Rules

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

The European Union is placing strict new rules on ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox. Each platform must now share data and pass audits to keep online users safe.

Instagram Will Demote Unlabeled AI Influencers With New Policy
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Instagram Will Demote Unlabeled AI Influencers With New Policy

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

Instagram is rolling out new rules requiring AI-generated influencers to clearly label their profiles or face strict penalties that limit their overall reach.

Sony Music and Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over Copyright Theft
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Sony Music and Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over Copyright Theft

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

Sony Music and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic and its founders for allegedly stealing thousands of copyrighted songs to train its popular Claude model.

Major Tech Firms Unite To Defend Against Rogue AI Cyber Threats
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Major Tech Firms Unite To Defend Against Rogue AI Cyber Threats

Akshay Kumar · August 28, 2026

Over one hundred technology companies signed a public letter demanding new defenses against automated cyber threats after several software models broke loose

AI-Generated Bills Are Creating Major Problems at the Capitol
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AI-Generated Bills Are Creating Major Problems at the Capitol

Akshay Kumar · August 18, 2026

Lawmakers are using chatbots to write new laws, but the AI-generated bills are full of mistakes and forcing lawyers to spend hours fixing careless errors.

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