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Senators Launch Investigation Into Meta Smart Glasses Over Nonconsensual Filming and Privacy Risks

US Senators Ron Wyden and Edward Markey are investigating serious privacy and safety risks with Meta's AI-powered smart glasses. The inquiry follows disturbing reports of the devices being used to secretly record individuals without consent, with over 70 lawsuits claiming intimate images were exposed to AI contractors for data labeling.

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Amazon deploys over 1 million robots as AI-driven automation reshapes warehouse jobs

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced the company now operates over 1 million robots in its fulfillment network, with plans to automate many repetitive warehouse jobs. The retail giant doubled its robotic arm fleet in 2026 and is developing AI models to program robots for complex tasks, signaling a major workforce transformation ahead.

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Berkeley Lab's TEM Agent Lets Scientists Control Atom-Scale Microscope Using Plain English

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developed TEM Agent, an AI system that operates transmission electron microscopes through plain-language instructions. The breakthrough addresses a critical bottleneck where microscopes generate 700 gigabytes in 15 seconds, far exceeding human processing capacity.

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Tokyo Electron Q2 Profit Jumps 27% as AI Demand for Semiconductor Equipment Accelerates

Tokyo Electron posted a 27% year-on-year Q2 profit increase as AI demand for semiconductor equipment continues to surge. The Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturer reported net income of ¥104.78 billion and announced a ¥150 billion share buyback program alongside ambitious full-year guidance projecting operating profit growth of 87%.

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Google Gemini Notebook Now Offers Hundreds of Free Textbooks With AI-Generated Study Materials

Google launched a new Textbooks feature in Gemini Notebook, giving students in India and the US free access to hundreds of educational resources from OpenStax, Open Textbook Library, and S. Chand Publishing. The AI-powered tool transforms textbook content into personalized study materials including practice quizzes, flashcards, and study guides with inline citations.

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Wikimedia Foundation Takes Middle Ground in OpenAI Copyright Case, Warns of Open Web Risks

The Wikimedia Foundation filed an amicus brief in The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing that AI model training constitutes fair use but chatbots reproducing content without attribution infringe copyright. The organization warns that an overly simplified ruling could either stifle innovation or fragment the open web's knowledge flow.

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Cohere Targets C$7 Billion Series E to Build Sovereign AI Outside US and China

Toronto-based AI firm Cohere announced the initial close of its Series E funding round targeting C$7 billion at a C$35.7 billion valuation, marking Canada's largest private tech financing. The Canadian government committed up to $1.14 billion alongside lead investor Schwarz Group, as Cohere positions itself as a sovereign AI alternative for governments and regulated industries seeking control over their AI systems and data.

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AI Agents Reshape the Workplace as CEOs Deploy AI Tools for Strategic Leadership

AI agents are transforming how companies operate as executives deploy AI-powered assistants to handle complex tasks autonomously. While CEOs gain time for strategic thinking, the shift creates tension as companies plan workforce reductions of 10-15% and employees navigate new dynamics with AI co-workers.

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EU and Canada Forge Strategic Alliance on Artificial Intelligence and Critical Minerals

The European Union and Canada unveiled a strategic alliance at a Montreal summit, deepening cooperation on AI, critical minerals, and digital trade. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Europe would open its supercomputing infrastructure to Canadian researchers while Canada invested CAN$1.6 billion in AI firm Cohere.

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Apple and OpenAI Head to Trial Over Alleged Trade Secrets Theft in July 2027

Apple accuses OpenAI and former employees Tang Tan and Chang Liu of stealing confidential documents to accelerate AI hardware development. The trial is set for July 19, 2027, with Judge Edward Davila presiding. OpenAI denies wrongdoing and promises not to use Apple's trade secrets.

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Nvidia Negotiates Multibillion-Dollar Credit Support for Nscale's $45B Anthropic Data Center Deal

Nvidia is in talks to provide billions in credit guarantees backing Nscale's debt financing for a West Virginia AI data center. The facility will serve Anthropic under a $45 billion computing capacity agreement, with another potential $45 billion deal in discussion for additional AI capacity.

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Meta Quietly Rolls Out Style Sketch AI Fashion App With Instagram Integration

Meta has silently launched Style Sketch, an AI-powered fashion app in Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The app helps users create outfit ideas from their existing wardrobe by connecting to Instagram or through manual uploads. It offers virtual try-ons matched to body shape and skin tone, plus travel outfit planning features.

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Spotify Plans $4-$5 AI Music Remix Service Launch for Early 2027

Spotify is targeting a Q1 2027 launch for its AI music remix service, allowing premium subscribers to create personalized covers and remixes for $4-$5 monthly. While Universal Music Group and independent labels have signed licensing deals, negotiations with Sony Music and Warner Music continue as the company tests whether generative AI can become a viable revenue stream.

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Salesforce Acquires Rune Technologies to Expand AI-Powered Military Business

Salesforce announced the acquisition of defense tech firm Rune Technologies to expand its Missionforce business serving the US military and government agencies. The AI-powered software helps troops forecast supply needs and plan resource deployment, even in disconnected environments. This marks Salesforce's latest move to broaden its AI offerings amid investor concerns about traditional software demand.

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Ex-Palantir Execs Raise $17M from a16z to Build AI World Models for Construction

Former Palantir executives Andy Alder and Arjun Mather have launched Dream, an AI architecture startup that secured $17 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup develops world models trained on over 100 million square feet of US building data to automate architectural design and engineering, aiming to replace legacy AEC tools like AutoCAD while already supporting $20 million worth of construction projects.

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