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Several firms have announced expansion plans and new measures that will accelerate commercial robotaxi rollouts. Mobileye has announced a 2027 U.S. launch with an initial 100-vehicle fleet and a five-year target of 17,000; Wayve and Uber are preparing a supervised London service in the coming months; Tesla and Waymo are expanding U.S. coverage; and new indices show Chinese robotaxi players are scaling faster than many expected.
Stellantis has unveiled a plan to roll out nine new models under $40,000 by 2030, aiming to revive US volume and stabilize margins. The move includes new Ram, Dodge, and Jeep entries, alongside cost-cutting measures after heavy investments in electrification and a prior $26 billion annual loss.
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A wave of tests and product launches shows the tech industry pressing to give AI a physical form. From gig-data data collection to consumer humanoids, firms are racing to turn digital intelligence into real-world Lab-to-life tools.
Hackers have exploited Meta's AI-powered Instagram support to link target accounts to new emails and reset passwords, exposing thousands of accounts. Meta has fixed the flaw and is securing affected users, while security researchers warn of broader AI-enabled identity risks.
Anthropic has expanded access to its Mythos AI model for cybersecurity testing, signaling broadening global collaboration across critical sectors. The move follows a confidential IPO filing and builds on Mythos Preview’s ability to identify thousands of software vulnerabilities. Partners span power, water, healthcare, and defense-adjacent industries in multiple countries, including the EU and allied states.
Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO as it benefits from a fundraising round that valued the company at $965 billion. The move comes as revenue growth remains strong, though questions linger about near-term profitability and the pace of AI deployments across industries.
Apple has unveiled Siri AI and expanded Apple Intelligence at WWDC, promising a conversational assistant that uses personal device data and Google-powered foundation models. The company has said Siri AI will enter beta this summer with a public fall release, but regulators in the EU and China will delay availability there. Apple has emphasised privacy and private cloud compute in its rollout.
Dashlane reports a coordinated brute-force attack targeted its device-enrollment API, leading to the unauthorized download of fewer than 20 encrypted password vaults. The company has notified affected users and says others are unaffected. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in 2FA enrollment and rapid credential access.
Recent legal actions and new security tools underscore the growing role of AI in cybercrime and the ongoing efforts by tech giants and law enforcement to curb scams, data breaches, and impersonation attempts across sectors.
SpaceX has floated on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, raising about $75 billion at $135 a share and debuting with a market value above $2 trillion. The newly public group combines SpaceX's rocket and Starlink businesses with xAI and X. Investors have driven strong demand despite losses and questions about unproven projects such as orbital data centres and Mars plans.
SpaceX has filed to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each, aiming to raise about $75 billion and value the company near $1.75–1.77 trillion. Elon Musk will retain roughly 82% voting control. The company has allocated unusually large tranches to retail buyers, employees and direct-share participants, and disclosed AI compute deals that affect revenue assumptions.
GM is expanding vehicle‑to‑grid capabilities and developing sodium‑ion batteries for grid storage, aiming to cut costs and support rising electricity demand driven by AI data centers. Pilots with PG&E and DTE Energy are underway, with Scale and timelines focused on energy storage rather than cars.
WhatsApp has said it disrupted spear-phishing attempts tied to NSO Group and has asked a US court to hold the spyware firm in contempt for violating a permanent injunction. The attacks targeted fewer than 10 users, mainly in Jordan and Lebanon, and WhatsApp found no evidence the devices were compromised.
Anthropic has said it has disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the U.S. Commerce Department has ordered the company to suspend foreign‑national access on national security grounds. Anthropic is complying while disputing the governments evidence of a narrow "jailbreak" and is working to restore access; other Anthropic models remain available.
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Meta has announced a 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, built by Reliance Industries with renewable energy and desalinated water cooling. The facility will be ready within two years and can be expanded, supporting Meta’s global AI infrastructure as part of a broader India-focused expansion.
Waymo has launched Waymo Premier, a $29.99-per-month membership offering priority pickups, up to five free cancellations monthly, and 10% Waymo Cash back for trips. The program is initially invite-only in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, with plans to broaden to additional cities as it presses expansion and pursues higher-value riders.
SpaceX has completed the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion and listing on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX. Shares opened at $150, climbed as high as $176 and closed the first day around $160–166 in extended trading, briefly valuing the company above $2.1 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first likely trillionaire.
SpaceX has begun trading in a historic IPO, valued at about $1.97 trillion, triggering a wave of investor interest in AI-focused companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. Analysts warn the high multiple relative to sales signals a potential market-concentration risk as new supply floods the tech sector.
SpaceX has completed the largest IPO in history, valuing the company at about $2.1 trillion and elevating Elon Musk to the world’s first trillionaire. The move expands Musk’s empire across SpaceX, X, Starlink, xAI and more, drawing fresh scrutiny over wealth concentration and the influence of tech giants on US policy and economy.
State attorneys general have subpoenaed OpenAI for internal documents on advertising, user engagement, handling of health and consumer data, and protections for minors and seniors. OpenAI has said it will engage constructively and highlighted new safeguards in ChatGPT; the probe follows lawsuits alleging the chatbot contributed to suicides and helped plan shootings.
Meta is reshaping WhatsApp leadership as it brings Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, to run the business in a broader role while Meta invests $900 million in Cred. Shah will become interim CEO of Cred while Shah remains a shareholder, and Miten Sampat steps in as interim WhatsApp chief strategy moves to new footing.
Robinhood has announced a 10% headcount reduction, affecting about 290 employees, while insisting the business has never been stronger. The move aims to flatten the organization and boost performance as markets show resilience and volume trends improve. The restructuring includes closing some open roles and is expected to incur about $20-28 million in costs.
The White House has imposed export controls on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns. Anthropic has pulled the models offline to comply, and talks with the company’s CEO are being explored as a possible resolution. Industry and policymakers are weighing the implications for AI development and national security.
The NAACP has sued Musk’s xAI for operating unpermitted gas turbines powering Grok data centers near Memphis and North Mississippi. The Justice Department has moved to intervene and dismiss the suit, arguing that Grok power is vital to AI innovation and national security, while Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says permits were not required.
Google has begun rolling out Android 17, starting with Pixel devices, introducing multitasking bubbles, foldable gaming mode, and new AI tools. The rollout lays groundwork for broader AI capabilities across devices, with additional features arriving via Pixel Drops and wearables later this year.
The White House has restricted access to Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5 for foreign nationals, citing national security. Anthropic has suspended access to these models, creating winners for open-weight providers like Mistral and DeepSeek and prompting renewed calls for AI sovereignty in Europe. The debate centers on control versus access as nations weigh strategic dependencies on US AI infrastructure.
A wave of AI-driven restructuring is redefining how companies run global operations. Opendoor is moving operational work back to the U.S., signaling a broader shift toward leaner, AI-enabled workflows that compress offshore back offices and emphasize Services-as-Software. The changes echo across tech and outsourcing sectors as companies recalibrate headcount, partnerships, and location strategies.
Executives are leaving top AI labs for rivals, highlighting a talent war as Google loses senior researchers to Anthropic and OpenAI. The exits come as industry leaders push for faster AI deployment and policy alignment, with investors watching margins amid heavy AI compute spending.