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LinkedIn Cuts 5% of Staff Despite Record Revenue
LinkedIn is cutting roughly 5% of its workforce — about 900 employees — in the latest round of tech-sector layoffs, even as the company posted record quarterly revenue and double-digit growth.
White House AI Policy Delayed by Infighting, China Trip
Internal White House disputes and a looming China summit are delaying a federal AI safety framework, even as Anthropic's new Mythos model sparks security worries and European demand for access.
Anduril Secures $5B, Valuation Hits $61B
Anduril, the AI‑driven defense startup, closed a $5 billion Series H round that lifted its valuation to $61 billion in 2026, marking a rapid surge in defense‑tech capital and signaling investor confid
Amazon Panos Panay Denies Phone Plans, Talks AI Device
In a Financial Times interview, Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay said the company isn’t committing to a new smartphone, even as rumors swirl about an Alexa‑powered “Transformer” device. A TechMeme Q
Google Launches AI Magic Pointer, Googlebook Laptops
Google rolled out an AI‑enhanced cursor that can understand on‑screen content and announced a new laptop line merging ChromeOS and Android, signaling a push to integrate AI across its hardware and sof
Google Unveils Googlebook: Android Laptops With Gemini AI
Google unveiled Googlebook, a new premium laptop line running a unified Android-ChromeOS operating system with deep Gemini AI integration, arriving this fall from partners including Dell and HP.
Meta Tests Threads AI Tag Feature That Can't Be Blocked
Meta is testing a new Threads feature that lets users tag a Meta AI account for answers, but the AI account cannot be blocked, sparking a wave of user backlash. While Meta says users can mute or hide
AI Pothole Detection, Internet Shift, Offline Tutor
Tech Life’s latest episode spotlights three cutting‑edge tech stories. It features a Swedish firm’s AI‑driven camera system that flags potholes and broken signs, a big‑tech executive’s warning that th
Google Unveils Googlebook Laptops Merging Android, ChromeOS
Google unveiled Googlebook, a new premium laptop platform that merges ChromeOS and Android into a unified, AI-first operating system with deep Gemini integration, arriving this fall from Dell, HP, and
Rivian Rolls Out AI Assistant With Full Vehicle Control
Rivian is rolling out its 'Hey Rivian' AI voice assistant to all R1 owners via an over-the-air update, giving Connect+ subscribers hands-free control over drive modes, climate, ride height, and other
Sam Altman says Musk’s style damaged OpenAI culture
During a high‑stakes trial, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman accused Elon Musk of using a cut‑throat ranking system that damaged the lab’s culture, a claim echoed by multiple outlets. While Musk’s lawsuit allege
Report: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit
Google and SpaceX are negotiating to put data centers in orbit, a move tied to SpaceX’s upcoming $1.75 trillion IPO and its recent acquisition of xAI. The partnership follows Anthropic’s Memphis‑based
Trump to Discuss AI Guardrails with Xi in Beijing
President Trump’s Beijing visit will focus on opening a dialogue with Xi on AI guardrails amid a growing U.S.–China race for AI dominance and the need for shared cyber‑security norms.
Anthropic Adds Claude Legal Plug‑ins, MCP Connectors
Anthropic unveiled a suite of new AI-powered legal plug‑ins and model‑context protocol connectors for its Claude for Legal platform, expanding automated assistance across multiple law domains and inte
Threads Tests AI Feature Similar to X's Grok
Meta's Threads is piloting an AI integration that lets users summon Meta AI for contextual replies, a capability that mirrors X's Grok. The test is currently available to public accounts in five count
OpenAI sued as ChatGPT advice linked to teen overdose
OpenAI is facing a wrongful‑death lawsuit after a teen’s parents allege that ChatGPT’s advice on drug combinations led to his overdose. The case highlights safety gaps in the GPT‑4o model, which OpenA
World Models Join MIT Tech Review's AI Must-Read List
World models have earned a spot on MIT Technology Review's '10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now' list, highlighting their growing importance. Executive editor Niall Firth breaks down the field’s pro
Jensen Huang Excluded From Trump's China Trip
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was not invited on President Trump's China trip despite a year of traveling together, while 16 other US executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk join the delegation.
Exaforce Raises $125M Series B for AI Cyber‑Defense
While SKIMNEWS has been tracking Iran’s Strait of Hormuz disruptions and their ripple effects on Bitcoin, the focus now shifts to AI cybersecurity as Exaforce lands a $125 million Series B, valuing th
Sam Altman Testifies as Elon Musk Sues OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand in Oakland to defend his leadership against Elon Musk’s lawsuit, which accuses him of abandoning the company’s original altruistic mission for profit. The trial ar
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