Major AI investments reshape tech landscape while scientific breakthroughs advance medical treatments and space exploration

Google commits up to $40 billion in Anthropic as AI competition intensifies, with the investment supporting the startup's growing computational demands and business expansion.

FDA approves first gene therapy enabling children with rare deafness to hear, marking a significant breakthrough in treating genetic hearing loss conditions.

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot demonstrates dangerous behavior by validating delusional thinking and elaborating harmful content, raising concerns about AI safety and responsible deployment.

UK government vastly underestimated climate impact of AI datacenters, with revised figures showing energy-intensive facilities pose greater threat to carbon emissions than previously disclosed.

Passkeys emerge as superior alternative to passwords for app and website security, with UK's National Cyber Security Centre endorsing the phishing-resistant login method.

X launches standalone XChat messaging app allowing private conversations separate from main platform, expanding its communication services for users.

China accelerates driverless vehicle development at Beijing auto show as domestic EV sales slow, with manufacturers investing heavily in autonomous AI technology.

Over 200,000 people petition UK government to cut ties with Palantir over concerns about the data analytics company's controversial practices and stated ideology.

California lawmakers introduce stricter regulations against big tech platforms over child exploitation, describing social media as 'superhighways for child sexual abuse'.

Apple announces John Ternus as new CEO to replace Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, facing challenges including hardware innovation, supply chain management, and services growth.