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Bloomberg reports a potential roadblock for infrastructure improvements: the surge in data center construction. With private spending on data centers matching transportation construction, competition for resources and labor is intense, potentially causing delays in public works projects.

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Amazons AI-powered video recaps, designed to help viewers catch up on shows, have seemingly vanished following reports of factual errors and inaccuracies. The feature, which used AI to generate voiceovers and compile clips, was criticized for mistakes in the recap of Fallout, including a significant factual error about a characters flashbacks and an inaccurate implication about a characters fate. Despite some users still seeing the recap option, clicking it leads to no action, suggesting the feature has been pulled or disabled. Amazon has not yet commented on the situation.

Rivian unveils its new self-driving software, Large Driving Model, at Autonomy and AI Day. The AI-centric system, a shift from their previous rules-based approach, aims for autonomous operation. Despite a successful demonstration, challenges were highlighted, including a human takeover due to tree-trimming and a minor braking incident. Rivian plans to launch Universal Hands-Free driving in early 2026 and point-to-point driving later in the year, despite hardware limitations. The company remains committed to its long-term vision of highly capable self-driving vehicles.

Googles new live translation feature in the Translate app offers real-time translations in over 70 languages, accessible with any headset, unlike Apples rival offering. The update, initially available in the US, Mexico, and India, uses AI model Gemini for better contextual translations. Google plans to expand to iOS and more countries in 2026, while Apples live audio translation is limited to AirPods Pro or AirPods four.

iOS 26.2 introduces a new tool to adjust Lock Screen clock transparency, following earlier opacity controls for Liquid Glass elements. Apple responds to user complaints about readability, offering more customization options. The update comes after design executive Alan Dyes departure and Stephen Lemays appointment, potentially signaling a shift in Apples Liquid Glass approach. Other new features include AirDrop code sharing, Reminders alarms, Apple Music offline lyrics, Podcasts AI-generated chapters, and Apple Watchs Sleep Score.

Google and Apple rush to patch critical security flaws, revealing potential sophisticated attacks by government-backed hackers and advanced spyware groups. Both tech giants release wide-ranging updates for their products, emphasizing the importance of keeping devices updated to protect against evolving cyber threats.