New York’s Smartglasses Ban Sets A Dangerous Precedent

New York state will ban Meta Ray-Bans and other smartglasses from all 1,240 state courts starting July 20, citing recording concerns despite existing prohibitions.

Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates

Some of the new features are powered by Google’s Gemini AI assistant, which reflects the the tech giant’s broader push to integrate Gemini across its products while also better positioning Waze to compete with rival services such as Apple Maps.

Power-Bill Fears Drove Virginia’s First-In-Nation Data Center Tax

Virginia’s first-in-nation data center power tax reflects growing fears that AI infrastructure could raise electricity costs for households and communities.

When Partners Become Competitors: Business Takeaways From Apple OpenAI Lawsuit

Vital business lessons from the Apple OpenAI lawsuit. When partners become competitors, protect employee taste as a business asset, avoid intellectual property tainting.

Meta Invests Billions In AI, CSAM Ads Still Active On Instagram

Meta spent billions on AI and earned $201B in 2025, yet Instagram’s own ad system approved CSAM ads in India, exposing a pattern of profit over child safety.

Copilot could soon help diagnose issues with your PC

Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature called PC Insights that will help users diagnose problems with their PC using natural language prompts.

Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features
Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features

Waze is getting an AI makeover. Google is integrating its flagship AI assistant, Gemini, into the driving app with the goal of letting users personalize their trips a little more. Of the four new updates, only two are being described as involving Gemini. Waze says its updating its conversation reporting feature, first introduced in 2024, […]

Big-Time AI Law Kicking Into Gear Requiring Chatbots To Tell You They Are AI, But Might Not Move The Needle

The EU AI Act provision on AI disclosure kicks into gear on August 2, 2026. It’s a big deal. Will it be useful or not? An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

Cheaper AI Tokens Do Not Guarantee Cheaper Enterprise Agents

Meta, OpenAI and SpaceXAI all cut model prices in eight days. Enterprise agent bills still rise, because the rate card is only one term in the total cost equation.

Claude Fable 5 Extends To July 19. 7 Days, 7 Power Moves

Anthropic extended Claude Fable 5 through July 19. These 7 power moves, one a day, audit your AI setup, memory, spend, and privacy before the free window closes.