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No ‘DMV for AI’: US Pushes Against AI Regulations at Global Forum
A US regulatory agency for AI would be a “disaster,” Trump’s AI czar said during a G20 forum on technology.
Apple Says Former Engineer Used Stolen Trade Secrets at OpenAI, Taught AI Agent to Run Them
Apple today submitted new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, with the hope that the new information will persuade the judge to grant an expedited discovery process. Apple filed a theft of trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI employees Chang Liu and …
The rise of AI ‘civilizations’ and the fall of corporate responsibility
Depending on who you ask, developer platform Hugging Face was recently attacked by OpenAI - after it lost control of its own AI tools - or by a succession of AI "civilizations." Welcome to the linguistic battlefield of AI safety, where word choices can shift …
Researchers Studying AI Consciousness Are Getting Strange Emails — From AI Agents
One researcher said he's received "quite a few" emails from autonomous agents.
Debian won’t ban AI code from its Linux distribution
Debian voted to allow developers to use AI tools in their contributions to the Linux distribution's "development, maintenance, [and] documentation." The new policy on AI acknowledges that "responsible" use of AI can improve developers' productivity, and goes …
Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human
Instagram is finally taking steps to address the rise of fake AI-influencer accounts that have gotten harder to spot. It's also renaming the "AI creator" label to "AI-generated profile" to make it clear when a profile features an AI-generated person that's no…
Google Pics is like Canva, but with even more AI
Google has a new suite of creative design tools for Workspace users called Google Pics, which aims to make editing and generating "professional-grade" AI images less cumbersome for businesses. Built around Gemini and the Nano Banana generative AI model, Googl…
Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple is pushing for "expedited discovery" in its legal battle against OpenAI over concerns the company is actively destroying evidence, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In a filing on Monday, Apple alleges OpenAI only just handed over a MacBook used by a fo…
OpenAI's entanglements with a data center company go on display in a new filing
SB Energy's IPO filing shows how it is entangled with OpenAI across its business, relying on the AI lab for demand in the AI buildout.
Why OpenAI and Anthropic are risky for different reasons than their Chinese AI rivals
Researchers point to key distinctions between Anthropic and OpenAI's risks and those of their open-weight AI rivals.
Google needs Hollywood more than the studios need AI
Google has reportedly been reaching out to a number of Hollywood's biggest studios, hoping to strike licensing agreements that would allow it to train its AI models on copyrighted material in exchange for massive piles of cash. In theory, these deals would be…
OpenAI delayed its new model’s development after the Hugging Face hack
After an unreleased OpenAI model wreaked enough havoc to make international headlines, OpenAI delayed the development of a different unreleased model suite, Astra, in order to shore up its safety work, the company wrote Tuesday in a blog post. In July, an unr…
Anthropic Says It Hit the Brakes on AI Testing Following Autonomous Hacks
Frontier AI labs are paying lip service to the need for an industry-wide, coordinated slowdown—while continuing to train and deploy their own new models.
The House Intelligence Committee’s Latest 9/11 Report Has a Lot (and Nothing) to Say About AI
It would be fair to say the committee is spooked about AI.
Jensen Huang and Lisa Su Snubbed By TIME's 2026 List of Top 100 AI Leaders
TIME's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in AI omits Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su, despite both having appeared on previous editions and playing central roles in the hardware powering the AI boom. Nvidia's only representative this ye…
Is it AI? Instagram gets crystal clear with a reworked AI-generated profile label
No more guesswork. Instagram is getting crystal clear about AI-generated content with a new label users must adhere to, or face the consequences.
The Year of the Claw: OpenClaw Rolls Out New Version of Its Viral AI Agent
The agentic AI platform is molting again.
Ukraine says its strikes on oil refineries have forced Russia to start importing jet fuel for its warplanes
Ukraine has been conducting a long-range strike campaign, hitting Russia's oil and gas facilities to try to hurt its economy and war effort.
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses.
John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers
John Deere is testing a new "JD" AI assistant that it says can help farmers make more money, with answers about best practices and historical trends that are based on their own data. It uses their "field, machine and operational data" to answer questions on t…
Acer Recommits to Repairability With New Vero 16 Laptop
The company also unveils the sleekest Swift yet and a Swift Air update at IFA 2026.
Meta bricked the cameras on thousands of its AI glasses
Meta dropped the hammer on thousands of its AI glasses users who it detected physically tampering with the recording light.
Bank of England Governor Warns AI Represents Threat to the Global Economy
Whether it be advancing cyber capabilities or overstretched valuations, AI poses a major risk for the global economy, the governor warned.
Meet the Google Exec Trying to Convince a Skeptical Gaming Industry to Love AI
Everybody agrees the games industry needs to change to survive. Google is trying to fix it with AI.
AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market
Spiking prices and rental bidding wars are raising fears of more displacement in a city where previous tech booms and a housing shortage have already driven out many.
Instagram Says It’s Pulling the Mask Off AI Influencers
Instagram is requiring fake models to carry an “AI-generated profile” label to show they’re not human.
Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause
U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29
Right on Cue, Google Is Reportedly on the Verge of Shipping a Coding-First AI Model
Demis Hassabis is no longer CEO of Google DeepMind. Looks like it's time to pivot to coding.
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
JBL’s New Wi-Fi Speakers Aim to Beat Sonos at Its Own Game
JBL's Cove speakers join the likes of Sonos, Bose, and Samsung in the battle for Wi-Fi supremacy.
Sam Altman Tried to Lobby Gavin Newsom Before Kids’ AI Chatbot Safety Bill Passed
The bill could set a nationwide standard for how chatbots interact with kids. But Newsom still needs to sign it.
Sonos’ New Beam Soundbar Has Up-Firing Speakers
The Beam Ultra addresses complaints with previous Sonos soundbars.
Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.
This Is the Kind of Video Your Mom Will See and Ask You if It’s Real
Is a video worth watching if it's made with AI?
Are We There Yet? Startup Wants to Launch an 80,000-Year Mission to Alpha Centauri
AI data centers in space apparently weren’t enough, so the company decided to give interstellar travel a try.
Runway’s New AI Model Creates Digital Worlds Without Code
The company calls Solaris an interface world model.
Android’s New Features Have Me Excited, Especially This One for Motion Sickness
The latest additions coming to Android include chat themes, visual assistance in Gemini Live and a motion sickness feature that I can’t wait to try.
Yearn for the Tern: Apple Has a New Daddy
John Ternus takes the helm of a $4 trillion tech giant, but it comes with challenges as Apple faces down the RAM shortage, AI launch delays and the foldable phone market.
Podcaster’s Viral Post About the Hugging Face Hack Sparks Debate Over AI Conciousness
Dwarkesh Patel described the hack as an epic drama starring three successive bot “civilizations.” His critics say he’s building castles in the sky.
Somehow the Sphere’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Just Got Even More Dystopian
The immersive AI extravaganza will work harder to make your flying monkey nightmares seem ghoulishly real.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’
Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech policy at stake, and Governor Hochul has taken strong positions on almost every m…
While Fans Mourn Messi’s Retirement, He’s Quietly Running a Venture Capital Fund
The soccer legend is stepping from one pitch onto another, with a Silicon Valley-style portfolio waiting for him.
3 Native YouTube SEO Tools Most Creators Don’t Leverage
Effective YouTube SEO demands streamlined tools. Here are three platform-native functionalities that most creators fail to leverage.
The Wickedly Easy Ways Smart Thermostats Tackle Home Humidity Problems
If you struggle with high humidity or dry air, you may be surprised what today’s advanced thermostats can do to help. Here’s how I use mine.
Made in America: How AI is keeping this U.S. factory competitive
GE Appliances is leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to improve quality and efficiency on the factory floor.
Google Rolls Out 3 New Ways to Book Travel Using AI Mode in Search
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, Google launches upgraded travel features to book flights, hotels and more.
The Wickedly Easy Ways Smart Thermostats Tackle Home Humidity Problems
If you struggle with high humidity or dry air, you may be surprised what today’s advanced thermostats can do to help. Here’s how I use mine.
Workers want more money than ever to risk taking a new job
Workers are hesitant to leave their roles as AI and layoffs reshape the labor market. They need more money to jump ship.
I Started Wearing a Pebble Watch Again: Time 2 Took Me Back to the 2010s in the Best Way
The Pebble’s return to my wrist after over a decade reminded me what I’d missed.
'Shark Tank' star Daniel Lubetzky shares 4 ways founders can avoid burnout without sacrificing ambition
Kind Snacks founder and "Shark Tank" star Daniel Lubetzky shared how he learned to sustain ambition without sacrificing his health.
Best Amazon Labor Day Deals (2026): Sony, Shark, Anker
These are the 15 best Amazon Labor Day deals on WIRED-tested, WIRED-recommended products in 2026.
Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border
The US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated beam of light.
Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Homey just made the smart home controller I hoped Apple would build
Smart homes have gotten really good at making things really complicated. Turning on a light can involve multiple steps, compared to just flipping a switch. Homey, the Dutch-based smart home platform owned by LG, thinks it has a solution. This week it launched…
A day-one briefing for Apple’s new CEO
Executive Summary, Day One 📠Inbox 5:05AMTo: Ternus, John Reply-to: CEO-transition-team@apple.com Welcome to your first day as CEO! Hopefully you're finding your new office spacious and comfortable. If you have trouble with any of the doors just ping us - …
Tim Cook’s legacy isn’t just phones, it’s politics
As much as any Apple product released during his time as CEO, Tim Cook's tenure will be remembered for its ruthlessly efficient tight-rope walk between an autocrat in China and a would-be autocrat in the US. During his 15 years as CEO, Cook steered Apple thro…
Tim Cook’s Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses
Expectations for Tim Cook were almost impossibly high when he stepped in to replace Apple's visionary co-founder in 2011. He inherited a company on a blockbuster run, after Steve Jobs returned and revitalized the Mac, launched the iPod, and oversaw the launch…
Lumus, Quanta reach licensing agreement for next-gen waveguides for AR glasses that may turn the tide
Lumus expands Quanta partnership for a wave of next-gen waveguides for AR glasses that are serious about a thinner, lighter, more accessible future.
Android Drop: Google's Motion Assist and Guided Vision are two features I'm ready for on Android
Google's September Android Drop looks to help users suffering from motion sickness in cars, and there's a "Guided Vision" Accessibility feature on the way.
Google Messages just became a lot more fun with new chat themes, but it could learn a thing or two from Apple Messages
Google Messages is finally letting you spice up chats with themes, but the new feature doesn't go far enough.
Firefox Now Lets You Block Some Ads on iOS Devices
Ad Blocker is a new feature for a browser that prides itself on privacy and customization.
Dyson Blasts Into Dental Care With a $499 Camera-Equipped Toothbrush
Dyson’s entry into dental care makes your standard toothbrush look like a caveman’s toothbrush.
Car owners want tech they can ignore
Automakers keep shoving more tech into their cars, despite evidence that consumers are increasingly fed up with huge screens and glitchy software. In fact, the features that car owners appreciate the most happen to be the ones they barely notice, according to…
Little Florida Memo Could Have Big Impacts on Flock Cameras
It's just a memo banning license plate readers on highways. It might herald major changes.
New JBL Cove Wireless Speakers Seem Like a Worthy Sonos Alternative
The new whole-home Wi-Fi speaker range includes three launch models -- X1, P1 and M1 -- that start at $230.
People’s Picks ISP Winners: Is Your Internet Service Provider a Flop or Favorite?
There are several connection types, including 5G, cable, satellite and fiber. Which one is really the golden standard? CNET readers have a say.
What’s Your Favorite Business Tool or Service? Cast Your Vote Now
Share the business tools you trust—and the ones you don’t. Take Entrepreneur’s survey to help founders make smarter decisions.
Anthropic Signs $35 Billion Cloud Deal With Nvidia-Backed Lambda
Anthropic has reportedly signed a $35 billion cloud-computing deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda for a roughly 350-megawatt Texas data center being developed by Hut 8. "Lambda will install Nvidia chips at the Hut 8 facility, with the arrangement designed to expan…
New Sonos Beam Ultra Gets Dolby Atmos Glow Up for $699
The 7.1.2-channel soundbar slots between the Beam and Arc Ultra.
SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns
The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job.
Trump to Communities Fighting Data Centers: Have Fun Being Poor
Even Trump supporters on Truth Social don't love it.
The EU Has Officially Decided ChatGPT Is a Search Engine
Under this label, European regulators are putting ChatGPT under stricter oversight, along with Reddit and Roblox.
A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work
A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs. Other newly created institutions are also reimagining college.
Not good: Google's Video Boost offers nothing but static for Pixel 11 Pro users
The Pixel 11 Pro launch is marred by emerging audio static issues when recording videos with "Video Boost" enabled.
Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 8
Apple today provided developers with the eighth beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the seventh beta. Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. Beta Update…
Apple Seeds Eighth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the eighth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the seventh betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iP…
20 high-paying jobs that are projected to grow a lot over the next decade
High-paying jobs like software developers and nurse practitioners are projected to experience strong employment growth.
Live Updates From IFA 2026 in Berlin
Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we cover all the consumer electronics news announcements coming out of IFA 2026 in Berlin.
Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 8 to Developers
Apple today seeded the eighth beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming a week after the launch of the seventh beta. The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to…
Apple Seeds Eighth visionOS 27 Beta to Developers
Apple today provided developers with the eighth beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes. The beta comes a week after Apple released the seventh beta. visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings app, going to Software Updates…
The iPhone 18 Pro Could Get a Variable-Aperture Camera, but What Does That Mean?
Photographers have wanted variable-aperture lenses for the iPhone’s cameras for years. On the eve of possibly getting them, how would that change your images?
Buying a Robotic Pool Cleaner Based on Suction Power Is a Mistake, According to Our Lab Tests
Some robot pool cleaners offer huge suction power and massive battery life. Our lab data shows why those features don’t matter as much as you’d think.
I’ve Run the Numbers and Read the Tea Leaves. Here’s When I Expect Apple to Release iOS 27
I think I know the exact date Apple will release iOS 27.
Good Good after the ad scandal: How the golf YouTubers can move forward
Good Good could double down on its core audience and use humor to redeem itself. It's a long road to recovery, though.
Student-loan borrowers got incorrect notices from a major student-loan company. Lawmakers want answers.
A group of Democratic lawmakers opened an investigation into student-loan company MOHELA over erroneous past-due notices that some borrowers received.
Here's where some of the biggest labor unions stand on data centers
Some major unions have become Big Tech's allies in the battle over data center construction, even as the broader public rejects them.
Bosses say Gen Zers aren't ready for work. Whose fault is that?
Every generation of new grads doesn't know how to work. Gen Z has it especially rough.
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