Anthropic eyes $900B+ valuation while OpenAI and xAI face legal scrutiny; Apple sees unexpected AI-driven Mac demand amid chip shortage concerns

Anthropic is reportedly close to securing a funding round that could value the AI safety company at over $900 billion, potentially within two weeks, marking a significant milestone in the competitive AI landscape.

Apple experienced faster-than-expected AI adoption among customers, driving unprecedented demand for Macs, though the company now faces potential chip shortages with CEO Tim Cook warning customers to expect Mac Mini supply constraints for 'several months.'

In ongoing OpenAI litigation, Elon Musk admitted under oath that xAI has used OpenAI's models to train its own AI systems, claiming it's standard practice across AI labs to leverage competitors' models for development.

OpenAI has restricted access to its advanced Cyber capabilities after previously criticizing Anthropic for limiting its Mythos model, raising questions about competitive practices and model access policies in the AI industry.

Legal AI startup Legora reached a $5.6 billion valuation while intensifying competition with rival Harvey, highlighting the growing market value of AI-powered legal technology solutions.

OpenAI rolled out Advanced Account Security features for ChatGPT and Codex users at risk of phishing attacks, adding multi-factor authentication and enhanced protections amid growing cybersecurity concerns.

Google is expanding AI capabilities across its ecosystem, integrating Gemini into vehicles for smarter automotive experiences and launching AI Max for advertising with enhanced shopping and travel campaign features.

A critical Linux vulnerability described as 'the most severe threat in years' has caught the global security community unprepared, posing significant risks to millions of systems worldwide.

Meta cut contractors who reported observing Ray-Ban Meta glasses users engaging in intimate activities during beta testing, raising privacy concerns about wearable AI devices.

YouTube expanded its picture-in-picture feature globally on Android and iOS, making the previously premium feature available to all users worldwide.