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Character.AI, one of the generative-AI boom's first breakout consumer startups, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is selling assets to Disney amid mounting safety-related lawsuits and scrutiny.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will launch to study dark energy and aid asteroid detection, while the issue flags a wave of tech-regulatory developments and SpaceX earnings dynamics that could impact hardware, AI infra, and space tech investing.
Xbox undertakes a major reset with thousands laid off and four studios spun off; CEO Asha Sharma targets returning Xbox to player and revenue growth and bringing profits in line with industry norms by FY2027, with accountability across all units.
Apple hints at a paid iCloud Plus tier to boost AI usage, tied to future Siri AI features and iOS 27 rollout.
NHTSA granted Zoox a temporary exemption to operate and monetize up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis per year for two years, exempting traditional vehicle controls and signaling a regulatory milestone for paid autonomous rides.
OpenAI plans a “family of devices” for its AI, but no specs or dates; rumors of a smart speaker or wearable persist, and Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI could influence hardware decisions.
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