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Today, we’re covering OpenAI’s announcement to build a fully autonomous AI researcher by 2028, Adobe’s wave of generative AI updates, Uber’s partnership with Nvidia to deploy 100,000 robotaxis, a bill that could ban teens from using AI chatbots, and Apple and Microsoft surpassing $4 trillion in market value.
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Top Tech Frights (and Delights)
Introducing Claude Haiku 4.5
Anthropic has launched Claude Haiku 4.5, a faster and more affordable small model that matches the coding performance of the former frontier model, Claude Sonnet 4, at one-third the cost and over twice the speed. It’s optimized for real-time tasks like chat assistants, coding, and customer service, offering developers high performance through the Claude API, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Cloud’s Vertex AI.
Sam Altman says OpenAI will have a ‘legitimate AI researcher’ by 2028
OpenAI announced it’s aiming to build an intern-level AI research assistant by 2026 and a fully autonomous AI researcher by 2028, supported by massive compute scaling and algorithmic advances that could push toward superintelligence within a decade. The company also restructured into a public benefit corporation to attract new funding while maintaining nonprofit oversight through the OpenAI Foundation, which will direct $25 billion toward scientific and safety-focused AI initiatives.
Adobe Max 2025: all the latest creative tools and AI announcements
Adobe unveiled a wave of generative AI updates at its Max conference, including tools that create custom soundtracks, narrations, and design edits from text prompts across apps like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Express. The company also previewed experimental projects such as Project Moonlight, an AI social media director, and expanded Photoshop’s Generative Fill with third-party models — all signaling Adobe’s push to bring conversational AI to every corner of its Creative Cloud ecosystem.
Uber partners with Nvidia to deploy 100,000 robotaxis
Uber and Nvidia announced a partnership to deploy 100,000 robotaxis starting in 2027, aiming to bring large-scale Level 4 autonomous fleets to ride-hailing. The collaboration positions Nvidia’s AI infrastructure at the core of Uber’s self-driving ambitions, aligning with similar partnerships across global automakers and intensifying competition with players like Waymo and Baidu.
Senators propose banning teens from using AI chatbots
Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced the GUARD Act, a bipartisan bill that would ban minors from using AI chatbots and require companies to verify users’ ages with government IDs or similar methods. The legislation also mandates clear AI disclosures, prohibits harmful or sexual content targeting minors, and enforces strict penalties to hold tech companies accountable for child safety.
Apple and Microsoft are now both worth more than $4T
Apple and Microsoft have both surpassed $4 trillion in market value, marking Apple’s first time crossing the milestone and solidifying Microsoft’s return to that valuation after its recent OpenAI partnership news. Apple’s surge is driven by record iPhone 17 sales, while Microsoft’s growth stems from strong Azure demand and its lucrative OpenAI stake, with Alphabet not far behind at $3.25 trillion.
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AI is Driving The Top News
AI is continuing to drive all the top news headlines. OpenAI unveiled plans for autonomous AI researchers, Adobe rolled out new generative tools for creators, and Uber teamed with Nvidia to put 100,000 robotaxis on the road. Lawmakers pushed to regulate AI use among teens, while Apple and Microsoft’s $4 trillion valuations underscored how deeply AI now powers both innovation and market dominance.
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