Musk v. Altman Trial: Helen Toner's Deposition Details CEO's Firing

As part of the Musk v. Altman trial, a video deposition of former OpenAI board member Helen Toner was shown, detailing the board's decision-making process in firing Sam Altman. Toner stated that neither Altman nor Greg Brockman were allowed to present their perspectives to the board before the decision was made.

Mozilla Finds Hundreds of Firefox Bugs Using Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI

Mozilla used Anthropic's unreleased AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, to conduct a security audit of Firefox, discovering 271 security-sensitive bugs. One of the identified vulnerabilities had reportedly existed in the software for two decades without being detected by previous methods.

Oscars Rule Out AI-Generated Performances and Scripts for Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules, stating that only human-performed acting and human-authored screenplays will be eligible for Oscar nominations. The new rules address concerns about the use of generative AI in filmmaking.

Research Finds OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Matches Anthropic's 'Mythos' in Hacking Skills

New research indicates that OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model demonstrates cybersecurity capabilities nearly on par with Anthropic's powerful but unreleased Mythos Preview model. OpenAI is making a version of the model, dubbed 'Spud' or GPT-5.5-Cyber, available to vetted cyber defenders.

Sony Executives State AI Tools Will Accelerate Game Development

Sony predicts a significant increase in game releases, stating that AI development tools will lower creation barriers and accelerate production cycles. The company views AI as a powerful tool to augment the capabilities of its studios by automating repetitive tasks, though it emphasizes that human creativity remains central to the process.

Google Updates AI Search to Include Perspectives from Reddit and Other Forums

Google is updating its AI Overviews to include more links to external websites and incorporate perspectives from public online discussions from sites like Reddit. The new feature will surface curated links in sections titled 'Further Exploration' and 'Expert Advice'.

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 Launches Screenless Fitbit Air Tracker and New Health App

Google has launched the Fitbit Air, a new $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, along with the Google Health app, which replaces the Fitbit app. The new app integrates an optional AI Health Coach powered by Google's Gemini AI.

Details From Mira Murati's Deposition in Musk v. Altman Trial Revealed

Testimony and new details have emerged from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's deposition in the Elon Musk v. Sam Altman trial. Murati testified that she couldn't trust Altman's words after he allegedly lied about safety standards for a new model and said she believed OpenAI was at "catastrophic risk of falling apart" when he was fired.

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.

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.

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.