Australian rugby union coach and former professional player
A wave of senior leadership departures across major AI labs has intensified as firms recalibrate leadership ahead of anticipated IPOs and major infrastructure overhauls. OpenAI and Anthropic are among those restructuring as executives exit and reassignments take place, with a broader industry shift toward aligning compute strategies with growth goals.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo foldable, the iPhone 18 Pro with the A20 chip, AirPods 5 and two refreshed Apple Watch lines during a near-80-minute keynote in Cupertino. New chief executive John Ternus has led the presentation and Apple is rolling out upgraded Siri features while positioning hardware at the centre of its strategy.
Signatories from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and other leaders have warned there is a limited window to strengthen cyber-defences against AI-powered attacks. The open letter urges coordinated government action, funding for cyber defence, and wider access to capable defensive AI for critical infrastructure, as attacks on hospitals, water systems and airports rise.