TikTok Settles Alabama Lawsuit for $100 Million 
Meta Adds AI Training Opt-Out for Smart Glasses 
Google to Test AI Computing in Orbit 
Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live Avatar 
Google Launches AI Satellite Test 
OpenAI Settles Hiring Discrimination Allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $3.2 million settlement with OpenAI and its subsidiary, Statsig, on August 4,...
Flock Safety Cameras Report High Error Rate
The Roseville, California, police department conducted an analysis of nearly 1,500 Flock Safety surveillance reports between 2023 and 2024. The...
EU Enforces AI Transparency Rules
The European Union has implemented new transparency regulations under the AI Act, effective August 2, 2026. These rules mandate that...
Gemini Spark Gains Chrome Integration
Google has integrated its Gemini Spark AI agent with the Chrome browser, enabling the tool to perform automated web tasks....
Lucid Gravity Robotaxi Testing
Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro are collaborating on the development of the Lucid Gravity robotaxi. The companies are currently conducting...
Deep Deploys Vanguard Subsea Habitat
Deep has deployed Vanguard, a pressurized subsea habitat, off the coast of Florida. The structure is designed to house up...
Apple May Charge for Siri AI Usage
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested that heavy users of the upcoming Siri AI may face additional costs. During a...
Snapchat Restricts AI Content in Spotlight
Snapchat has updated its recommendation systems to exclude fully AI-generated videos from its Spotlight feed. The platform now prioritizes content...
EU Mandates AI Content Labels
Starting August 2, 2026, the European Union requires companies to label AI-generated or manipulated content that appears authentic. This mandate...
Northwestern researchers unveil Phantom Twist drone
Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a drone that utilizes rapid rotation to achieve low visibility. The prototype, named Phantom...
