11 Jul 2026
Apple sues OpenAI, two former employees alleging theft of trade secrets
Apple on Friday sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner's foray into consumer hardware, a dramatic escalation of already simmering tension between the two companies.
10 Jul 2026
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging that engineers stole Apple secrets to advance the AI startup’s hardware plans. In its complaint , Apple says it uncovered “a pattern of theft of Apple’s trade secrets by OpenAI employees who were formerly at Apple.”
09 Jul 2026
OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she will step down and transition to part-time advisor
Fidji Simo, OpenAI's product and business chief, on Thursday announced she is stepping down from her role at the artificial intelligence company to focus on recovery after a 'severe exacerbation of a chronic illness.'
09 Jul 2026
OpenAI launches its new family of models with GPT-5.6
OpenAI unveiled its newest family of models on Thursday, introducing a new set of heavyweight programs into an increasingly crowded field of AI offerings.
09 Jul 2026
Humanoid robot with dynamic facial projection unveiled in Geneva
A new project in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics was unveiled at the "AI for Good Global Summit" held in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the humanoid robot, developed by the startup "RB Labs" and dubbed "Robert the Robot," has garnered attention for its unique ability to project the faces of various well-known figures.
09 Jul 2026
Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Tesla, AMD, Toast, Meta, Five Below, MP Materials & more
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09 Jul 2026
Physical AI will see the fusion of robotics and AI transform the world
Historically, humans have solved their toughest tasks by creating tools capable of withstanding greater strain to undertake the job or augment their abilities. From levers to steam engines and beyond, the structural evolution of machines is almost as remarkable as their ability to improve operational cultures. In recent times, we have seen machines attain their highest structural complexity,…
09 Jul 2026
Humanoid robot that mimics world leaders unveiled at AI summit
A Swiss humanoid robot capable of displaying the faces of world leaders and business executives was showcased at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on Tuesday (7 July).
08 Jul 2026
A Chinese robotics startup with a Tesla Optimus rival is seeking a new chief scientist with an $18 million salary
The race for AI and robotics talent is getting expensive. Chinese humanoid-robot startup UBTech is hiring a chief AI scientist with a maximum salary of $18 million. This comes as China seeks to build on its robotics dominance.
