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Meta has discontinued Muse Image, its Instagram-linked AI image generator, following privacy concerns. The feature, which automatically enrolled public accounts for image generation, is no longer available. The move comes after swift criticism from creators, unions and privacy advocates, who argued the feature violated consent and risked non-consensual image manipulation.
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.
SpaceX has gone public in the largest IPO in history, pushing Elon Musk toward trillionaire status as the company outlines ambitious plans—from data centers in space to lunar bases—while investors weigh the feasibility and risks amid a sprawling empire.
Slate Auto has unveiled a bare‑bones two‑seat electric pickup with a $24,950 base price and a two‑row SUV conversion starting at $29,950. The company has raised the base EPA range estimate to about 205 miles, is taking preorders with a $300 deposit, and plans production to begin in late 2026 with direct online sales.
Micron has reported blockbuster fiscal third-quarter results — $41.46bn revenue and $28.24bn net income — and has forecast roughly $50bn for the current quarter. The results have pushed Micron above a $1tn market value, restarted buying in memory stocks and have sharpened concerns that soaring AI data‑centre demand is forcing consumer electronics makers, including Apple, to prepare price increases.
Amazon engineers are under investigation after criticizing rapid AI data-center expansion and urging greater government oversight. Seattle hearings prompted a moratorium on new centers; the company says it is reviewing potential policy violations and stresses it supports employees speaking up within guidelines.
Federal and local investigators have opened probes after a Tesla Model 3 drove across a Katy, Texas, lawn and crashed into a home on 19 June, killing 76‑year‑old Martha Avila. The driver, Michael Butler, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remains jailed on $150,000 bond; the victim’s family has filed a wrongful‑death suit naming Tesla and Butler.
Developments in quantum computing have intensified scrutiny over Majorana claims as critics urge stricter validation. Microsoft defends its work while independent researchers call for more transparency, in a field where practical quantum utility remains on the horizon.
Microsoft and Amazon Web Services are expanding forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) to embed within client teams to accelerate AI deployments, deploy agentic systems, and transfer capabilities. The moves follow funding and partnerships across the tech industry as large players seek speed and self-sufficiency in AI-enabled workflows.
Federal regulators have issued a directive to autonomous vehicle developers demanding solutions after documenting multiple driverless cars entering or blocking emergency scenes. Separately, Waymo has alerted San Mateo police after a robotaxi reported two 15‑year‑olds drinking and firing Orbeez; officers have removed the teens and requested cabin video. California agencies are also pausing approval for Waymos new Ojai paid service while they review safety and underage‑riding controls.
Lucid Motors has engaged AlixPartners to review its operations and consider steps to cut costs, optimize the rollout of a mid-size EV, and strengthen liquidity as it shrinks its workforce and realigns leadership. Public statements say there is no bankruptcy plan, and liquidity is sufficient to carry operations into next year.