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Midjourney’s New AI Video Generator Launches Directly into Disney Lawsuit
Midjourney launches its V1 AI video generator, offering an affordable creative tool to millions, but its debut is immediately challenged by a massive copyright lawsuit from Disney and Universal that could reshape the future of generative AI.
OpenAI Finds ‘Toxicity Switch’ Inside AI Models, Boosting Safety
OpenAI has announced a breakthrough in AI safety, identifying a 'misaligned persona' feature within its models that can be directly controlled, a timely discovery that addresses recent reports of unpredictable AI behavior and offers a new path to building more trustworthy systems.
Microsoft Restructures Again With Sales Division in Firing Line, Cutting Thousands of Jobs
Microsoft is cutting thousands of sales jobs to fund its multi-billion dollar AI strategy, a move signaling a major corporate realignment and reflecting a broader, efficiency-driven trend across Big Tech.
Elon Musk’s xAI Faces Clean Air Act Lawsuit Over Air Pollution at its Memphis AI Hub
Elon Musk's xAI is facing a federal lawsuit from the NAACP over its 'Colossus' AI supercomputer, which the groups allege is illegally polluting a vulnerable Memphis community in violation of the Clean Air Act.
How OpenAI’s $200M New DoD Deal Shatters its “Partnership” with Microsoft
OpenAI has secured a $200 million DoD contract, positioning it as a direct competitor to Microsoft and escalating the conflict over the AI giant's corporate structure, IP rights, and multi-cloud infrastructure strategy.
Google’s ‘Search Live’ AI voice challenges ChatGPT directly
Google has launched 'Search Live,' a new AI Mode feature that enables back-and-forth voice conversations with its search engine. Powered by a custom Gemini model, the update directly challenges rivals like OpenAI and deepens the conflict with web publishers.
Grok and Mixtral AI Models Hijacked by WormGPT Clones via Prompt Jailbreaks
WormGPT, a generative artificial intelligence tool specifically designed for malicious cyber activities, such as creating malware, is reemerging bz manipulating the system prompts of models like Grok and Mixtral.
Altman vs. Zuckerberg: OpenAI CEO Accuses Meta of Poaching AI Experts With $100 Million Signing Bonuses
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims Meta is offering $100 million signing bonuses to lure his developers, a move he attributes to Meta's internal AI struggles and project delays. This escalates the high-stakes talent war shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Microsoft’s June Patches Unleash a Cascade of Critical Failures
Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday for Windows Server has introduced a critical bug, breaking the DHCP service and forcing administrators to choose between applying vital security fixes for zero-day exploits and maintaining network stability. The update is also reportedly causing VPN and Surface Hub failures.
Chinese MiniMax M1 AI Model Claims Performance and Cost Edge Over DeepSeek
Shanghai-based MiniMax has launched its M1 model, a powerful and efficient open-weight AI that directly challenges rival DeepSeek on performance, cost, and its "true open-source" Apache 2.0 license, escalating the AI competition within China.
Gemini Now Analyzes Your Videos: Google’s AI Gets a Major Upgrade
Google's Gemini AI now analyzes video uploads on all platforms, gaining a key multimodal edge over ChatGPT by letting users ask direct questions about their video content.
Elon Musk’s X Sues New York, Escalating Free Speech War Over Hate Speech Law
Elon Musk's X Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against New York, challenging the state's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act' as a violation of the First Amendment, escalating a global battle over free speech, content moderation, and government regulation of social media platforms.
AMD to Power Next-Gen Xbox Console and New Xbox Handheld
Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with AMD to build its next-generation Xbox hardware, including a new home console and a first-party handheld device. The new vision promises an open platform not locked to a single store and full backward compatibility.
Meta Announces All Facebook Videos Will Become Reels
Meta has announced a major strategic shift for Facebook, consolidating all video uploads into the Reels format to streamline creation and better compete with rivals.
Threads Launches Fediverse Feed, Sparking Strategic Debate
Meta's Threads now features a dedicated fediverse feed and user search, transforming it into a powerful reader for the open social web.
Anysphere Targets AI Coding Power Users with $200 Cursor ‘Ultra’ Plan
Anysphere launches a $200/month 'Ultra' plan for its Cursor AI code editor, targeting enterprise teams and power users as its revenue hits $500 million ARR amid fierce competition from Microsoft and Google.
Google Makes Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash Generally Available, Debuts Flash-Lite
Google makes its Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models generally available, debuting the new cost-effective Flash-Lite and simplifying its AI pricing structure for developers.
xAI’s New $9.3B Debt Gamble: Elon Musk’s Urgent Push for AI Dominance
Elon Musk's xAI is aiming to raisE a staggering $9.3 billion in a high-stakes gamble to fund its 'Colossus' supercomputer and push its controversial Grok AI into the enterprise market, challenging industry giants.