Pentagon Inks Deals With OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Others for Classified AI

The Pentagon has signed agreements with several major AI companies, including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia, to deploy their technology on classified networks. The deals are part of a broader push to accelerate the military's adoption of AI, though a dispute over technology use has excluded AI firm Anthropic.

OpenAI Launches New Real-Time Voice and Translation Models

OpenAI has launched new voice intelligence features for its API, including GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper. The new models are designed to enable developers to create conversational AI agents that can listen, reason, translate, and act in real time.

Hacking Group 'ShinyHunters' Claims Breach of Instructure's Canvas Platform

The hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a data breach at education tech company Instructure, which owns the popular learning platform Canvas. The group claims to have stolen student data and has defaced several schools' login pages, threatening to leak information unless a settlement is negotiated.

Cloudflare to Lay Off 1,100 Employees, Citing AI Productivity Gains

Cloudflare is laying off approximately 1,100 employees, about 20% of its workforce, attributing the decision to increased productivity from using artificial intelligence. CEO Matthew Prince stated the cuts are not a cost-saving measure but a strategic move to redefine operations as AI has made employees more efficient.

Google, Microsoft, and xAI Agree to Government Pre-Release Review of AI Models

Google, Microsoft, and xAI have agreed to allow the U.S. government to review their new frontier AI models before they are publicly released. The voluntary agreements with the Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation are part of a broader push by the Trump administration to increase safety oversight of powerful AI systems.

Mozilla Details Firefox Bugs Discovered by Anthropic's Mythos AI

Mozilla is sharing details about 271 bugs in its Firefox browser that were discovered by Anthropic's Mythos AI model. The AI reportedly found thousands of high-severity bugs, some of which had been dormant for over a decade, significantly improving the browser's security.

Hackers Breach Education Tech Company Instructure

The education technology company Instructure, which makes the popular Canvas platform, confirmed it suffered a data breach. A hacking group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, stating it stole student data from approximately 9,000 schools and later defaced several login pages while threatening to release the stolen information.

Perplexity 'Personal Computer' Agent Now Available for Mac

AI company Perplexity has launched a desktop app for Mac, making its 'Personal Computer' feature available to all Mac users. The AI agent is designed to access and perform multi-step workflows across local files and applications on a user's device.

Mira Murati Testifies in Musk v. Altman Trial

In video deposition testimony played during the Musk v. Altman trial, former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati described her pivotal role in Sam Altman's ouster and subsequent reinstatement. She testified that she couldn't trust Altman's words after he allegedly lied to her and claimed OpenAI was at "catastrophic risk of falling apart" after his firing.

SpaceX Plans to Build 'Terafab' AI Chip Factory in Texas

SpaceX is planning a major investment to build a semiconductor factory, dubbed 'Terafab,' in Texas to produce chips for AI and other applications. The company is considering an initial investment of $55 billion, with the total project cost potentially reaching $119 billion.

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement Packages to Long-Serving US Employees

Microsoft is offering a voluntary retirement program to eligible U.S. employees. The package, aimed at those whose age and years of service total 70 or more, includes a lump-sum cash payment, subsidized healthcare, and continued stock vesting as the company cuts costs while investing in AI.

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement Packages to Long-Serving US Employees

Microsoft is offering a voluntary retirement package to eligible U.S. employees whose combined age and years of service total 70 or more. The program includes a lump-sum cash payment, subsidized healthcare, and continued stock vesting as the company aims to cut costs amid heavy AI investment.