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1/ Your AI Art Can Now Move… And It’s Kinda Terrifying

OpenAI just dropped a big update on how it's prepping for the next wave of AI models that could hit "high risk" territory in biology. Basically, these future models might be smart enough to help with major drug discoveries — or, in the wrong hands, bio-weapons. To stay ahead, OpenAI’s layering in safeguards like refusal training, activity detection, and teaming up with experts to stress-test its systems. They’re also hosting a biodefense summit this July with gov folks and NGOs. It's a big move as AI inches closer to doing some really powerful (and risky) science stuff

2/ Apple Wants Out of Google’s Shadow — with AI

Apple and Meta are on a shopping spree for top AI startups and talent, both eyeing Perplexity to beef up their AI search game. Apple’s hoping to break free from Google, while Meta’s been busy with talks involving SSI, Thinking Machines, and a massive $14.3B drop on Scale AI. Zuck’s even trying to bring in Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross to boost Meta’s AI squad. Meanwhile, Sam Altman claims Meta threw around $100M bonuses to poach OpenAI folks — no takers though. All of this just shows how wild the AI talent hunt has become.

3/ Meta x Oakley Just Dropped the Smartest Shades in Sports

Meta’s dropping a new line of AI smart glasses with Oakley, aiming straight at athletes and action junkies. Starting at $399, the Oakley Meta HSTN comes with an AI assistant, better camera, 3K video, and double the battery life. It’s basically Ray-Bans on performance mode. Big names like Mbappe and Mahomes are fronting the campaign, and they’re built for sports like golf and surfing. Preorders for the limited gold edition kick off July 11. Looks like Meta’s doubling down on AI wearables in style.

4/ OpenAI’s Legal “Nuclear Option” Could Blow Up Its Microsoft Ties

OpenAI and Microsoft are beefing—big time. Their $13B partnership is now at a “boiling point,” with OpenAI eyeing antitrust action over fights about compute access, IP rights (especially after its $3B Windsurf deal), and power plays. Microsoft’s grip on GitHub Copilot isn’t helping, and OpenAI’s already cozying up to Google to break free. The AI honeymoon’s over, and things are getting real messy.

5/ OpenAI Just Shot Its Shot at Google Chrome

OpenAI says it’d totally be down to buy Google Chrome—if the courts ever force Google to sell it. The comment came during a major antitrust trial where the DOJ is trying to break up Google’s dominance in online search. Google’s not having it, insisting Chrome isn’t up for grabs and calling the lawsuit bogus. OpenAI previously tried partnering with Google (no luck), and now it’s riding with Microsoft and Bing. Meanwhile, Google’s flexing Gemini, and OpenAI might even be cooking up its own social network. The AI wars just keep getting juicier.

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