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Mark Zuckerberg has published a 6,500-word manifesto arguing that advanced AI should be widely available as 'personal superintelligence' and distributed to individuals, not concentrated in governments or a few firms. Meta has launched Muse Glimmer as a downloadable model and said it will offer free or low-cost access while promising privacy controls and community investments to ease local resistance.
OpenAI unveils a privacy-centric safety monitoring approach, while Anthropic maintains a 30-day data retention policy for its covered models, prompting enterprise concerns and competitive tension in the AI safety space.
Google announces Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly active users (MAUs) in the Gemini app, with voice input driving most usage. The milestone mirrors OpenAI’s ChatGPT and signals Gemini’s rapid integration across Google products, while OpenAI and others continue to compete in the AI race.
A coalition of 29 state attorneys general has opened a federal trial in Oakland against Meta, arguing the company designed Facebook and Instagram features that addict children and illegally collected data on under‑13s. Four states — California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey — are leading the case, which seeks operational changes and financial penalties that plaintiffs have estimated could total as much as $1.4 trillion.
Google has broadened Discover customization by enabling a “Preferred Sources” button publishers can embed, and by adding a chat-based description tool for real-time feed tailoring. Readers can also customize daily audio briefings in Google News. The rollout is in coming days as part of ongoing personalization upgrades.
A federal trial in Oakland has opened in which California and 28 other states have accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook children, harvesting their data and hiding internal research. The states are seeking damages that could reach roughly $200 billion and court-ordered product redesigns to protect under-13s.
A federal judge has rejected the Justice Departments request to force Google to sell its AdX ad exchange. Judge Leonie Brinkema has ordered behavioural changes instead, sealed her full opinion for 14 days and given the parties 30 days to propose a final judgment. Both sides are preparing next steps.
A federal judge has declined to force Google to sell its AdX ad marketplace, instead ordering ongoing behavioural remedies to restore competition. The decision follows previous rulings finding illegal monopolies in Google’s ad tech stack, while outcomes on other cases remain unresolved. The court will publish specifics after redactions.
Security updates from multiple vendors underscore a rapid, relentless push to close flaws as attackers exploit first- and third-party vulnerabilities. The wave spans Chrome, Windows, and mobile modem components, with zero-click and scriptless techniques increasing risk for organisations and consumers alike.
Firefox has rolled out Nova, a redesigned UI featuring rounded elements, floating toolbars, and a softer color palette aimed at creating a more personable feel. The update, tested in Nightly, is now available in stable builds, offering vertical tabs, adjustable window density, and a Smart Window feature. Nova emphasizes a modern look while preserving Firefox’s identity.
A U.S. district court has ordered Google to make its ad-tech products interoperable with rivals, share data on ad auctions with publishers, and appoint an internal monitor. The judge rejected the idea of breaking up Google’s ad tech business, signaling a targeted remedy approach that keeps the company’s core structure intact while opening competition.
Meta's Muse has sparked a high-stakes race as OpenAI unveils Dots and a coalition advances an open standard for agent-to-business communication. The market watches adoption, safety, and pricing as consumer and enterprise use expands.
Google has begun rolling out Gemini 4 Argon to paying Prime and Ultra users, with limited access for lower tiers. It touts Argon’s coding, cybersecurity and knowledge-work strengths, while restricting access for many. The company is keeping earlier Pro models live for now.