AI News Archive: July 13, 2026 — Part 11
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- Waze rolls out new customization features and more Gemini updates
Waze motorcycle mode
- Google’s big Waze AI update includes a button that makes the app shut up
Google has given Waze a batch of new features, most of them powered by Gemini. The headline additions are a motorcycle mode, personalised routing, conversational map editing, and Gemini-powered destination search, The Verge reports. The most interesting one does the opposite of what you would expect. It is called less chatty mode, and it makes the […] This story continues at The Next Web
- Waze Gets AI, Personalization Options—Including One to Make It Less Chatty
Waze Gets AI, Personalization Options—Including One to Make It Less Chatty PCMag
- Waze Gets AI, Personalization Options—Including One to Make It Less Chatty
Waze Gets AI, Personalization Options—Including One to Make It Less Chatty PCMag UK
- Waze is adding a bunch of AI-powered features including Motorcycle Mode, Personalized Navigation and more
Waze is adding a bunch of AI-powered features including Motorcycle Mode, Personalized Navigation and more Tom's Guide
- Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features
The driving app is getting help from Google’s flagship AI assistant.
- Siri AI is already changing how I use my iPhone
iOS 27 escaped the developer world today with the launch of the first public beta. I've been testing the new operating system since early June, looking for quirks and seeing if it can live up to the hype Apple promised in the keynote. This year's iOS upgrades are what one might call a Snow Leopard […]
- Apple F*cking Did It: One Month With Siri AI
The new Siri AI is a quiet game-changer.
- New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities without prompting them for illegal outputs.
- Intel is pouring $5.7 billion into its Irish chip factories to meet AI demand
The €5 billion capital program, which began earlier this year, will upgrade facilities and add several hundred jobs at the Leixlip site
- Nobel laureates among more than 200 experts urging action on AI's economic impact
Nobel laureates among more than 200 experts urging action on AI's economic impact Reuters
- Over 200 economists warn that more AI job losses are coming: "We must act now"
A group of hundreds of economists is calling for tech leaders and policymakers to take urgent action to prevent AI job losses.
- Prominent economists, tech executives call for new regulatory approach to AI
A group of economists and tech industry figures has called on policymakers to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence more directly. The signatories outlined their concerns in a public letter published today. The initiative was organized by economics professors Erik Brynjolfsson, Ajay Agrawal, Anton Korinek and Tom Cunningham. More than half of the 200-plus […] The post Prominent economists, tech executives call for new regulatory approach to AI appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
- Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks San Francisco Chronicle
- Economists say 'we must act now' on AI's economic impact, job displacement risks
Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy
- Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks The Mercury News
- Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks East Bay Times
- Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks Boston Herald
- Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI's economic impact and job displacement risks
Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions "must act now" to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work.
- TSMC posts record revenue in second quarter on AI demand
Revenue in the second quarter rose 36% from a year earlier to a record high on surging interest in artificial intelligence applications. On its last earnings call in April, the company predicted second-quarter revenue of between $39 billion and $40.2 billion. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is a major supplier to companies including Nvidia and Apple.
- Chipmaker TSMC sees 36% growth in sales, 68% surge in June revenues amid sustained global demand for AI hardware
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) today reported 36% rise in quarterly sales and 68% in June revenues amid sustained global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware.
- Russia says seizes Western-made, AI-powered drones prepared for attacks in Urals, Far East
Russia says seizes Western-made, AI-powered drones prepared for attacks in Urals, Far East The Straits Times
- Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, investment crosses $50 billion
Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, investment crosses $50 billion Reuters
- Meta is more than doubling its Louisiana AI data center to 5 gigawatts and $50 billion
The Hyperion supercluster in Richland Parish is nearly double its prior $27 billion price tag and more than double its original 2-gigawatt capacity
- Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts compute capacity
Meta plans a significant expansion of its Louisiana data center to five gigawatts. This major investment will support the company's growing artificial intelligence ambitions. Local businesses have already secured over $1.6 billion in contracts from Meta's project. The company is investing over $1 billion in local infrastructure improvements. Meta is committing $600 billion to US infrastructure and jobs over three years.
- Meta pours tens of billions more into data centre projects
Louisiana centre gets an expansion ahead of rumoured cloud business and despite AI model controversy.
- Meta expands colossal Hyperion AI supercluster plans to 5GW, pushes Louisiana investment past $50 billion as AI race accelerates — says it plans to invest over $1 billion in local infrastructure improvements
Meta is expanding Hyperion from 2 GW to 5 GW, lifting its Louisiana investment above $50 billion as it races to secure more AI computing capacity.
- Meta expands Louisiana data center in $50B AI push, boosting rural community
Meta said the $50 billion expansion will make its Richland Parish site one of the largest data centers in history while bringing jobs and new funding to the rural community.
- Meta Spends $50 Billion More on AI. Is That a Good Thing?
Meta Spends $50 Billion More on AI. Is That a Good Thing? Barron's
- Meta Scales Up Louisiana Mega AI Data Center To $50 Billion
Meta stock was a fraction lower after the tech giant revealed an expansion for its Hyperion Louisiana data center project. The post Meta Scales Up Louisiana Mega AI Data Center To $50 Billion appeared first on Investor's Business Daily .
- Meta Abruptly Cancels Instagram AI Tool Less Than A Week After Launch
Meta’s new AI image generation capability for Instagram posts came with a controversial setting — and now it’s been removed.
- What was Meta's Muse AI, the feature pulled days after its launch?
Meta's Muse AI let users generate images using public Instagram profiles. Days after launch, the company withdrew the feature following criticism over consent, privacy and impersonation risks
- Meta pulls Instagram AI feature amid privacy concerns
Meta pulled a new AI feature on Instagram just days after its launch because of criticism about how the tool handled publicly posted photos. The feature was part of the new AI image generator, Muse Image, and allowed AI-generated images to be created using content from public Instagram accounts. By specifying a public account with an @mention, users could let the AI model use the person’s images as a reference without informing the account holder. The launch quickly prompted concerns about privacy and the risk of abuse, with critics saying the feature could be used to create manipulated or offensive images based on other people’s public content. Meta said its the goal was to give users a creative tool where they could decide for themselves whether their public content could be used. But it removed the feature after feedback that the feature did not meet expectations.
- Meta 'missed the mark,' disables AI Instagram feature after backlash
Meta 'missed the mark,' disables AI Instagram feature after backlash USA Today
- Meta rolls back Muse Image on Instagram after widespread backlash
Meta rolls back Muse Image on Instagram after widespread backlash USA Today
- USA TODAY explains why Meta disabled AI Instagram feature
USA TODAY explains why Meta disabled AI Instagram feature USA Today
- Meta Pulls Instagram AI Update After Everyone Said They Didn't Want to Be Deepfaked
"We've heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark," Meta wrote in a blog post.
- Meta Removes Muse Image Instagram Feature After Consent Backlash
Meta scrapped a Muse Image feature days after launch following backlash over consent, privacy, and the use of public Instagram photos. The post Meta Removes Muse Image Instagram Feature After Consent Backlash appeared first on TechRepublic .
- Meta just killed Instagram’s controversial AI feature after user backlash
Meta's latest AI experiment ended almost as quickly as it began.
- Meta Pulls AI Image Feature From Instagram Days After Launch
Remember that new feature Meta announced last week that let people use public Instagram posts and reels to generate AI content? It didn't last long. Meta pulled the feature from Instagram late on Friday, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns. "Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control over whether their public content could be referenced in this way," Meta said in a statement . "We've heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark, so it's no longer available," the company added. Tag: Meta This article, " Meta Pulls AI Image Feature From Instagram Days After Launch " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
- Grid delays force Starmer-backed AI data centre to seek alternative power
One of the UK’s flagship AI infrastructure projects is being forced to source its own energy supplies after discovering it would not be granted electricity by the National Grid in time for its eagerly anticipated opening. Nscale, the British AI unicorn backed by Nvidia, is now looking beyond conventional electricity connections for its flagship £2bn [...]
- Monzo founder joins Anthropic as AI talent race heats up
Monzo co-founder Tom Blomfield has joined Anthropic, as the US AI giant steps up its recruitment drive for senior tech leaders. Blomfield announced on Monday that he is taking a leave of absence from Silicon Valley startup accelerator Y Combinator to join Anthropic’s compute team, where he will work alongside co-founder Tom Brown on the [...]
- Access to Mythos a priority, but India using other AI models too: IT secy
India is pursuing access to Anthropic's Mythos AI while using alternative models in a CERT-In sandbox to detect software vulnerabilities and strengthen cybersecurity
- India must build domestic capacities in AI, cybersecurity to tackle rising threats: IT Secretary
India must build domestic capacities in AI, cybersecurity to tackle rising threats: IT Secretary YourStory.com
- Samsung Health will delete your data unless you hand it over for AI training
As its new redesign rolls out, Samsung Health is also forcing users into a choice – let their data be used for AI training, or make it effectively unusable in the long term.
- HCLTech launches full-stack AI offering, powered by new AI data center investment
HCLTech today announced its entry into the full-stack AI market to address the complete spectrum of full-stack business opportunities arising from growing demand for AI-led services and solutions across private sector and government. This will be powered by a strategic investment of up to ₹3,500 crore to establish AI data centers, with the potential to […] The post HCLTech launches full-stack AI offering, powered by new AI data center investment appeared first on CXOToday.com .
- TCS expands AI push with ABB deal, hiring and acquisition plans
TCS expands AI push with ABB deal, hiring and acquisition plans YourStory.com
- TCS wins multi-million AI-led network transformation deal from ABB
TCS wins multi-million AI-led network transformation deal from ABB Techcircle
- Anthropic extends Claude Fable 5 access to paid subscribers until July 19: Here’s what changes later
Anthropic extends Claude Fable 5 access to paid subscribers until July 19: Here’s what changes later
- Anthropic extends Fable 5 access through July 19
Anthropic is extending Fable five access and elevated Claude Code rate limits for paid users. This extension pushes both benefits through July nineteenth, offering continued access.