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A user explores AI-powered health tools, including ChatGPT, to gain insights into their skin and overall health. The Noom apps Face Scan feature reveals a biological age seven years older than their actual age, suggesting improvements in cardiac workload and heart rate variability. ChatGPT provides a more detailed health optimization plan, focusing on cardio, breathing exercises, dietary changes, and sleep recommendations.

Stalkerware company Support King, including its subsidiaries SpyFone and OneClickMonitor, has been permanently banned from the surveillance industry by the Federal Trade Commission. The ban, imposed in 2021 due to a data breach exposing sensitive information, prohibits founder Scott Zuckerman from selling surveillance apps or services. Despite claiming financial difficulties, Zuckerman now runs a restaurant and plans tourism ventures in Puerto Rico. The ban underscores the ongoing risks of stalkerware, which has led to at least twenty-six companies being hacked or exposing sensitive data over the past eight years.

Australia introduces a social media ban for those under 16, targeting platforms like TikTok and Facebook, with tech companies responsible for enforcement. The move, inspired by age-based restrictions in Denmark and France, faces legal challenges and potential workarounds. Supporters argue it protects children from online harms, while critics question freedom of expression.

SoftBank, Nvidia in Talks to Invest in Skild AI, Valuing Robotics Software Startup at $14B Skild AI, a robotics software company, is reportedly in discussions for a significant investment led by SoftBank and Nvidia, potentially exceeding $1B and valuing the startup at $14B. The company, which focuses on developing a foundational robotics model, has previously raised $500M at a $4.7B valuation. Skild AIs software is robot-agnostic, allowing it to be adapted for various robots and applications. The company showcased its Skild Brain model in July, demonstrating versatile capabilities. Investor interest in AI robotics is growing, with Physical Intelligence and Figure securing substantial funding recently.

OpenAIs State of Enterprise AI report reveals a surge in AI adoption, with 75% of workers reporting improved speed or quality. However, productivity gains are modest, with users saving less than an hour daily. The report also shows a significant increase in complex prompts and structured workflows, suggesting AI is evolving from a helpful tool to a more transformative force.

Nvidias H200 chips approved for export to China, with U.S. government taking a 25% cut. This move comes after discussions on exporting advanced AI chips to China and a proposed bill to block exports for two years. The Trump administration had previously imposed licensing requirements on chip companies sending products to China. This decision marks a complex shift in the trade and technology relationship between the U.S. and China.

Waymo, Alphabets self-driving car company, now offers nearly half a million robotaxi rides weekly, a significant increase from six months ago. This growth, revealed in a leaked letter from Tiger Global Management, showcases Waymos aggressive strategy in the autonomous vehicle market. The company plans to expand its commercial robotaxi services to twelve more cities by 2026, including Dallas, Houston, and San Diego.

Former Lucid Motors engineer, Eric Bach, sues company for wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation. Bach alleges HR executive called him a German Nazi due to his heritage, leading to role changes and eventual dismissal. Lucid faces challenges with Gravity SUV production and executive departures.

Googles Doppl app introduces a shoppable discovery feed, leveraging AI to recommend personalized outfits and directly shoppable items. This innovative approach to online shopping, featuring AI-generated content, is now available to Doppl users in the US, marking a significant step in the evolution of e-commerce.