Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities in Miami. Brady McCarron, a spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service, told The Associated Press that the brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant. British prosecutors announced late Saturday they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and sex trafficking charges. The offenses are alleged to have occurred between July 2010 and August 2017, the Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement. The pending charges in the United Kingdom accused the brothers of abusing women in an area north of London, where they grew up. Their lawyers had said they denied the allegations.
Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise. The Beijing-based startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled its Kimi K3, the latest release from Chinese startups whose “open-source” AI technology is making the California titans of AI sweat. The technology appears to be catching up to the best versions of Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Kimi K3 topped the charts on Arena’s ranking of what it calls “front-end coding capability,” which is one measure of an AI large language model’s performance. The unveiling came shortly before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s opening address to the nation’s annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries. Speaking at a conference in Shanghai, he reiterated China's objections to what he called the “overstretching” of national security concerns. Xi said AI should not be dominated by any single nation. American-led restrictions have blocked China from accessing some of the world's most advanced technologies, intensifying the rivalry between the world's two biggest economies. China plans to provide 5,000 AI training opportunities to developing countries over the next five years. Xi also announced the establishment of AI cooperation centers with various organizations in the developing world.
One Tech Tip: How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling
NEW YORK (AP) — A few simple stretches can ease thumb and wrist pain from phone use. Mobile phones have gotten bigger and heavier over the years. Experts say repetitive typing and swiping can lead to more serious issues like thumb arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. When scrolling, mix up posture by switching the phone between hands and tapping with different fingers. Get a grip accessory for the back of the device to distribute weight more evenly. To ease soreness, flex the wrist back and forth and move each thumb in slow circles. If symptoms get more serious and don't go away, see a doctor.
AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide. Thursday's Meta Oversight Board report warns AI systems might unintentionally extend “illegitimate restrictions on freedom of expression.” The report raises concerns the large language models powering chatbots and AI agents could fuel government influence over online speech. The findings come as countries determine how to erect guardrails around AI without impeding their ability to compete in the rapidly developing field. A separate study by scholars at U.S. universities finds U.S.-built AI models are vulnerable to foreign controls when trained on non-English-language data influenced by governments. Several AI companies have failed to respond to requests for comment.
EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies. The aim is to support innovation and diversity in the EU, enabling fair competition in AI assistants for Android devices and search engines. Henna Virkkunen, an EU vice president for tech, hopes these measures will lead to alternatives to Google Search and AI services like Gemini. The EU has been actively regulating tech giants, including Google, Apple and Meta. By January 2027, Google must share anonymized search data with rivals to level the playing field.
Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence and robotics using Nvidia’s technology to develop “physical AI.” The initiative was announced in Tokyo on Thursday by Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang and Fujitsu Chief Executive Takahito Tokita. They were joined by the CEOs of Japan’s top makers of industrial robots, Fanuc Corp., Yaskawa Electric Corp. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Fujitsu says the initiative brings together the best in Japan’s manufacturing prowess in robotics with AI. The technology area refers to smart, futuristic robots that can think on their own, not just follow programmed directions. The robots can work safely alongside people in factories, homes and hospitals.
Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches
ATLANTA (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi. The firm's enforcement chief said Kalshi contacted federal regulators about bets allegedly made about what Trump would say in speeches. ABC News first reported Thursday that Gabriel Perez used his inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 betting on what the president would say in addresses like the State of the Union speech earlier this year. Perez has been operating Trump’s teleprompter since 2016.
YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles. The jury found YouTube and Meta negligent in March in a case involving a young woman who claimed social media addiction worsened her mental health. Jurors awarded the woman $6 million in total damages after the five-week trial concluded. YouTube's lawyers filed the appeal days after Meta had already filed its own appeal. Both defendants had filed post-trial motions asking the judge to toss out the jury’s verdict and for a new trial. The judge denied those motions in early June.
Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
HONG KONG (AP) — Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States. The latest commitment appears to bring the company's total pledges for investment in U.S. chipmaking to $265 billion. TSMC also raised its annual revenue forecast after booking record high profits thanks to runaway demand from the boom in artificial intelligence. TSMC, or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., is a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple. It had previously already committed $165 billion to building plants in Arizona, with six fabrication facilities planned. The company reported a record $22 billion in net profit for the April-June quarter, up 77% from a year earlier.
