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Rivian, the electric vehicle company, has been secretly working on its own AI assistant for nearly two years, separate from its partnership with Volkswagen. This AI, aimed for release by the end of this year, is deeply integrated with vehicle controls and is part of Rivians broader strategy of vertical integration. The company has developed custom AI models and an orchestration layer to ensure all components work together seamlessly, with the goal of building customer trust and engagement.

New Pew Research reveals how young people navigate digital world, focusing on social media and AI chatbots. Study explores impact of internet safety, mental health, and AIs influence on American youth, highlighting disparities based on race, age, and socioeconomic status. AI chatbots potential harm and responsibility of AI companies to prioritize user well-being and safety discussed.

Reddit introduces age verification and content restrictions to comply with Australian law, expanding globally to protect minors online. The company expresses concerns about the laws impact on free expression while emphasizing their commitment to an open internet.

OpenAI appoints Denise Dresser as Chief Revenue Officer, leveraging her AI integration expertise to bolster enterprise and customer success strategies.

Boom Supersonic, known for their aircraft startup, has unveiled a new venture: selling their jet engine as a stationary power plant, dubbed Superpower. Their first client is data center startup Crusoe. This move aims to fund the development of their Overture supersonic aircraft. Boom raised $300 million in a funding round, with investors like Darsana Capital Partners, Altimeter Capital, and Ark Invest. This strategy, inspired by SpaceXs Starlink, could accelerate supersonic commercial flights.

Amazons Ring doorbells introduce Familiar Faces AI feature, using facial recognition to identify regular visitors and provide personalized notifications. However, privacy concerns and stricter laws in certain areas have led to debate and skepticism, highlighting the tension between technological convenience and individual privacy.

Truecallers Family Protection feature combats scam calls targeting entire households, allowing up to five family members to join a group with one administrator managing scam-blocking settings. Currently piloted in Sweden, Chile, Malaysia, and Kenya, this multi-user protection system aims to safeguard families from sophisticated scam attempts, with plans to expand to India in Q1 2026.

Nothing Phone Three A Community Edition unveils a vibrant, nineties-inspired design with a transparent backplate, teal tint, and bright buttons. This special edition includes limited-edition six-sided dice and a new lockscreen clock face, created by the community. Only one thousand units will be produced, priced at £379 or €379, and available in select markets.

Meta unveils significant updates to Facebook, aiming to enhance user experience and cultural influence. Key changes include double-tapping photos for likes, grid display for multiple photos, and a revamped search results layout. These updates also simplify content creation and provide users with more control over their feed. More changes are expected in the coming months.