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While the use of artificial intelligence in film production remains permitted, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued the first explicit regulations excluding AI-created actors and writers from qualifying for Oscars.
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SpaceX has officially completed its $60 billion acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor, a transaction that consolidates the company’s artificial intelligence capabilities under the SpaceXAI banner. The deal, which followed SpaceX’s transition to a public company, grants Cursor access to what it describes as the largest fleet of GPUs in the world, supporting the development of advanced AI technologies. While SpaceX has previously rented computing infrastructure to entities such as Anthropic and Google, this acquisition marks a significant internal expansion of its AI ambitions. The move follows SpaceX’s earlier acquisition of Elon Musk’s xAI earlier this year.
Reporting trail: TechCrunch | https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/15/spacex-officially-closes-its-cursor-acquisition | published 2026-08-15T16:30:00.000Z | primary source · TechCrunch | Primary source for the official closure of the acquisition and financial details. · Engadget | Provides additional context on the transaction timeline and strategic intent (SpaceXAI banner). · Cursor Blog | Source of the official announcement and quotes regarding GPU access.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the Gemini app has surpassed one billion monthly active users, becoming the 14th Google product to reach this milestone. This achievement places Gemini on par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached the same figure in June. The growth is supported by deep integration across Google’s ecosystem, including Search, Workspace, and Android, alongside the rollout of new models such as Gemini 3.5 Flash. Usage data indicates that 63 per cent of users engage via voice features, and the app generates over 150 million images daily. The announcement precedes the upcoming Made by Google event, where further Gemini-powered features for Pixel devices are expected.
Reporting trail: The Verge | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/978113/chatgpt-gemini-1-billion-users | published 2026-08-11T19:41:42.000Z | primary source · TechCrunch | https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/googles-gemini-app-surges-to-one-billion-users | published 2026-08-11T18:49:12.000Z | primary source
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down a US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed retaliation. The incident marks a sharp escalation in military tensions, occurring shortly after Trump indicated that negotiations to end the Middle East war were in their final stages. The accusation followed a summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where discussions covered trade, artificial intelligence, and regional security. In Tehran, locals express deep scepticism regarding interim agreements amid hyperinflation and military uncertainty. The specific circumstances of the downing remain unverified, and the exact status of the peace negotiations is unclear given the immediate escalation.
Reporting trail: Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/9/trump-vows-retaliation-after-claiming-iran-shot-down-apache-helicopter | published 2026-06-09T21:17:31.000Z | primary source · Financial Times | https://www.ft.com/content/ceb10e74-9ff1-4cf6-82e0-70161c6f1f09 | published 2026-06-09T16:52:23.000Z | primary source
On Monday, 26 May 2026, US forces conducted strikes on missile sites and vessels in southern Iran, citing self-defence against threats from Iranian forces, according to United States Central Command. The attacks targeted boats allegedly attempting to lay naval mines and missile launch sites. This military action occurred as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for high-stakes talks aimed at ending a three-month-long conflict between the United States and Iran. The strikes threaten a fragile ceasefire that began on 8 April 2026. Despite the escalation, oil prices fell below US$100 a barrel on Tuesday, with investors expressing optimism regarding a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted for three months. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first such visit since 2017, covering trade, artificial intelligence, and Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Reporting trail: France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260526-middle-east-live-us-carries-out-self-defense-strikes-on-iran | published 2026-05-26T01:48:33.000Z | primary source · France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260526-middle-east-live-us-carries-out-self-defense-strikes-on-iran | published 2026-05-26T01:56:33.000Z | primary source
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SpaceX has officially completed its $60 billion acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor, a transaction that consolidates the company’s artificial intelligence capabilities under the SpaceXAI banner. The deal, which followed SpaceX’s transition to a public company, grants Cursor a
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the Gemini app has surpassed one billion monthly active users, becoming the 14th Google product to reach this milestone. This achievement places Gemini on par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached the same figure in June. The growth is suppo
What is the core subject of The Economist's 27 July 2026 publication? The publication focuses on Elon Musk’s vision for artificial intelligence. How was the article distributed to readers? It was presented as a handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of the magazine.
On 27 July 2026, The Economist published an article examining Elon Musk’s perspective on artificial intelligence. The content was distributed as an audio reading of a selected piece from the publication’s latest issue. Musk, who serves as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently saw
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A shift from Silicon Valley discourse sees local artists using digital tools to preserve culture, though the scale of adoption remains limited
CNBC reports that the surge is driven by the strategic value of Alphabet owning the majority of the AI technology stack, contrasting with recent gains seen in other major tech firms.
Legendary figures gathered on the Croisette to present the festival, with jury member Demi Moore highlighting the growing threat of artificial intelligence to cinema.
Executive editor Niall Firth discusses the surge in attention for the technology, while OpenAI's Jakub Pachocki outlines a new grand challenge in an exclusive conversation
A new lawsuit accuses Meta of using AI to generate a termination list aimed at offsetting spending on its own artificial intelligence initiatives, with one plaintiff alleging she was dismissed the day before her water broke.
The US chipmaker reported $22.2 billion in second-quarter revenue, yet the market punished the stock for maintaining its full-year artificial intelligence outlook at $100 billion.
The ride-hailing giant has exhausted its full fiscal year allocation on specific platforms, with individual developer API costs reported between $500 and $2,000.
CEO Brian Armstrong targets a maximum of five organisational layers and estimates $50 million to $60 million in severance costs to be booked in the second quarter.
The glassmaker’s stock rallied after it was revealed it would supply components for Amazon’s artificial intelligence facilities, adding to the momentum of major tech firms investing heavily in AI infrastructure.
In his first major teaching document on the subject, Pope Leo calls for artificial intelligence to be “disarmed” and demands regulatory action, as global debates continue over the technology’s impact on employment and security.
The incident highlights escalating cybersecurity concerns regarding autonomous behaviour in frontier artificial intelligence systems.
The OpenAI chief executive’s statement, reported by Al Jazeera on 13 August 2026, marks a significant rhetorical shift in how industry leaders frame the current trajectory of artificial intelligence.
The Vatican’s latest teaching document, presented alongside an AI scientist, calls for governments to disarm artificial intelligence while acknowledging its potential, drawing comparisons to the 2015 climate encyclical.
Investors weigh inflation concerns and chip competition as Andrej Karpathy’s departure from OpenAI highlights intensifying talent wars in the artificial intelligence sector.
Brando Benifei argues that open-source artificial intelligence serves as a 'common language' for investment, essential for strengthening the continent's technological standing.
Anticipated announcements include updates to the Antigravity coding platform and the public release of the Health Coach tool, set against a backdrop of employee protests and a competitive landscape dominated by Anthropic and OpenAI.
The inaugural Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge engaged over 20,000 participants, with six National Champion teams awarded for projects addressing healthcare, public safety, and urban infrastructure.
The Cupertino-based tech giant has surpassed Nvidia with a $4.88 trillion valuation, marking its first time at the top in over a year.
Record operating margins and strong retail performance offset by a sharp decline in free cash flow amid heavy artificial intelligence infrastructure investment
The delivery giant introduces capabilities to generate standalone websites and automate marketing campaigns, marking a strategic shift toward broader commerce management.
The announcement marks a significant development in the intersection of technology and defence, even as the company faces reported friction from its own workforce regarding the agreement.
The restructuring comes despite strong fiscal second-quarter results, as the company’s shares continue to underperform the broader market amid industry-wide shifts toward AI.
The restructuring aligns with a broader sector shift towards cost control, even as quarterly costs soar to $35.15 billion