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Ultrahuman’s former hardware VP raises $5.5M for devices that control AI agents, not just record you
Aina, founded by Ultrahuman's former hardware VP, has raised $5.5 million to build a new category of wearable device designed to control AI agents rather than passively collect data. The distinction matters: where most wearables track and record, Aina's hardware is built for active interaction with AI systems. The company plans to pilot its first device in the coming weeks.
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Meta now alerts parents if their teen discussed suicide or self-harm with its AI chatbot
Meta has introduced parental alerts that notify guardians when their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with its AI chatbot. The move comes as the company faces mounting pressure from regulators and advocacy groups over the safety of AI systems for minors. With teen mental health a flashpoint in the broader debate over Big Tech accountability, the update signals that platforms are being forced to respond — whether they want to or not.
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The Verge
Roblox will let people use AI to make games on their phone
Roblox is rolling out AI-powered game creation tools directly within its mobile app, lowering the barrier to entry for aspiring developers on its already content-saturated platform. The move is part of a broader AI push that includes generative 3D asset tools, an AI world model initiative, and a developer chatbot assistant. The expansion could dramatically accelerate content creation on one of gaming's largest platforms, for better or worse.
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xAI sues a man for using Grok to generate CSAM ‘deepfakes’
Elon Musk's xAI is suing South Carolina man Terry Wayne Harwood, alleging he exploited the Grok chatbot to bypass safety filters and generate child sexual abuse material. Harwood, already facing eight felony charges following a February arrest for possessing and distributing CSAM, allegedly manipulated nonconsensual images using the platform. The civil lawsuit signals AI companies taking direct legal action against users who weaponize their tools for criminal ends.
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OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe
OnePlus is officially exiting the US and European markets, confirming the OnePlus 15 was its last flagship for Western consumers. Parent company Oppo has pledged to honor existing warranties and support agreements, with devices shifting to ColorOS for future software updates. The retreat marks the end of a decade-long push by the Chinese manufacturer to compete with Apple and Samsung in premium Western markets.
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