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Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has secured $2 billion in new funding, lifting its valuation above $20 billion amid China’s intensifying AI race. Its Kimi chatbot and open-source language models are gaining momentum, backed by major investors including Meituan and China Mobile, as competition with domestic and global AI rivals…
Families of victims of a 2026 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, are suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company failed to act on warning signs from the attacker’s ChatGPT use. The lawsuit claims negligence, while OpenAI has apologised and pledged to strengthen AI safety measures.
To mark World IP Day 2026, PitchMark launched Ideas.Exchange, a new platform aimed at helping creators protect, manage and license their ideas in the AI era. The initiative seeks to simplify intellectual property processes, enabling innovators to securely share concepts while retaining control and monetization rights.
The White House accused China of large-scale theft of U.S. AI technology, alleging Chinese-linked groups are copying advanced models via data scraping and proxy networks. Officials say it threatens national security and innovation. China denies the claims, calling them unfounded, as tensions over AI leadership continue between both countries.
Apple Inc. has named John Ternus as CEO, replacing Tim Cook after 15 years. Ternus, a longtime hardware chief, will take over in September as Cook becomes executive chairman. The move signals a renewed focus on product innovation, as Apple faces pressure to diversify beyond the iPhone and catch up…
