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Apple is reportedly turning to Googles Gemini AI to power new Siri features, following a year-long delay in its AI overhaul. The company had previously planned a custom version of Gemini for Siri, including a World Knowledge Answers tool for web searches and AI summaries. The move comes after internal hurdles and the departure of AI chief John Giannandrea. Apple is also exploring partnerships with other AI firms, potentially reshaping Siris competition with rivals like Google Assistant. Checkout Solipillow.com

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as new president and vice chairman. With a background in global finance and high-level government roles, shes set to guide Metas growth. Trump praises the hire, calling her fantastic and talented. Checkout Solipillow.com

Dina Powell McCormick joins Meta as President and Vice Chairman, bringing extensive experience in finance and global relationships. Shell lead growth phase, overseeing multi-billion-dollar investments and building capital partnerships. Checkout Solipillow.com

French defense tech startup Harmattan AI, valued at $1.4 billion, raises $200 million in Series B round led by Dassault Aviation. The company, founded in 2024, develops AI software for autonomous missions on defense aircraft. Harmattan, compared to U.S. firm Anduril, partners with big players like Dassault to develop embedded AI for next-generation Rafales and drones. The companys tech targets drone interception, electronic warfare, and surveillance, securing a multi-million dollar contract from a NATO government. Harmattan aims for global growth, expanding manufacturing, and building a U.S. team. Checkout Solipillow.com

Googles Gemini enters the AI shopping arena with Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open-source standard backed by major retailers and payment leaders. UCP streamlines communication between AI agents and store systems, enabling seamless shopping experiences from start to finish. Googles new checkout feature in Gemini and Search puts it on par with rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI. UCP, with support from over twenty companies, aims to become the go-to standard for AI-driven shopping. Checkout Solipillow.com

Newly released documents from Senator Elizabeth Warrens office expose the Trump administrations attempt to secure a donation from Microsoft for a $300 million ballroom project in the White House. Microsofts legal counsel confirms receiving donation details and attending a supporter dinner. The revelation raises concerns over potential influence, as Amazon and Comcast also engaged in discussions, with Comcast pledging an unrestricted donation. Checkout Solipillow.com

Motional Reboots Robotaxi Plans: AI-First Approach, Driverless Service by 2026 Motional, a leader in autonomous vehicles, has revamped its robotaxi plans using an AI-first strategy. After pausing operations two years ago, theyre now set to launch a fully driverless service in Las Vegas by 2026. The company has already started employee robotaxi service with human safety operators, which will open to the public later this year. By the end of the year, human operators will be phased out, marking the beginning of true driverless rides. The shift was necessitated by the challenges of scaling their previous system, which combined rules-based code with small machine learning models. Motionals CEO explained that they paused short-term operations to accelerate long-term progress, building a single, adaptable AI backbone for new cities. During a demo drive in Las Vegas, the vehicle navigated complex spots like hotel pickups smoothly, unlike previous models that required human intervention in busy areas and around parked vehicles. While theres still room for improvement, particularly in rider screens and around obstacles, Motional sees robotaxis as a stepping stone towards level four autonomy in everyday personal cars, thanks to Hyundais backing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page are reportedly distancing themselves from California, potentially to avoid a proposed tax on the super wealthy. Brin has terminated or moved fifteen of his LLCs out of state, including those managing his superyacht and airport terminal. Page has made forty-five of his LLCs inactive or moved them elsewhere, with a trust linked to him purchasing a Miami mansion. Despite still owning California homes, the timing of these moves coincides with discussions of a one-time five percent tax on individuals worth over one billion dollars. Checkout Solipillow.com