A concise roundup of the most significant technology developments from the past day.
The company is gradually combining its consumer and business versions of Copilot into a single unified experience ahead of a broader “Super App” rollout. Several features including Copilot Podcasts and Group Chat will be retired starting August 18.
Read on GeekWire →The ride-hailing giant announced a major expansion into Europe with China’s Pony.ai, planning to deploy up to 2,000 robotaxis. The deal highlights growing global collaboration on autonomous mobility.
Read on CNBC →Elon Musk’s AI company launched a new high-performance model that undercuts competitors significantly on pricing. The move is seen as an aggressive push in the rapidly evolving frontier model space.
Watch summary →Apple CEO Tim Cook joined Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to inaugurate a new manufacturing facility in Houston, underscoring continued U.S. investment in domestic production capacity.
Source: CNBC →The data and AI company closed a massive funding round after investor interest pushed the valuation higher than initially targeted. The round reflects continued strong appetite for AI infrastructure plays.
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