Major AI news includes the US government dropping Grok due to backlash, Google releasing its pint-size Gemma model, Meta backtracking on problematic chatbot rules for kids, **Cohere's $6.8B valuation, and DeepSeek's AI model facing training issues with Huawei chips**.
Government's interaction with the tech sector sees the US government reportedly discussing a stake in Intel, Starlink attempting to block Virginia's fiber internet plan, and new orders to cull regulations on commercial rocket launches.
Anticipation builds for new hardware, with details expected from Google's Made by Google 2025 event for the Pixel 10 and Apple's hardware event hinting at the thinner iPhone 17, while Apple Watch restores its blood oxygen monitoring feature.
The online landscape features a volunteer exposing a massive self-promotion operation on Wikipedia, alongside Bluesky's comprehensive policy revamp as it emerges as an X competitor.
A significant security concern emerged with the Norway spy chief blaming Russian hackers for hijacking a dam and causing a flood.
Business updates include Kodak denying shutdown reports, **Lovable projecting $1B in annual recurring revenue, and Airbnb introducing a "Reserve Now, Pay Later" option** for US users.
Intriguing scientific findings include a study suggesting widespread use of the Incan numerical recordkeeping system and experiments revealing ice discs slingshotting across surfaces.