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      BTS member Jung Kook gets emotional during last live session with ARMY before military enlistment

      BTS member Jung Kook gets emotional during last live session with ARMY before military enlistment

      Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      BTS member Jung Kook held an emotional last live session on Weverse before his compulsory military service. He apologized for the delay, expressed gratitude to ARMY, and assured fans he would return safely. The live triggered an outpouring of support from fans worldwide.
      OpenAI’s standalone Codex app is “here to stay.”

      OpenAI’s standalone Codex app is “here to stay.”

      Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      OpenAI’s engineering lead for Codex has confirmed that the standalone AI coding tool is not being discontinued despite the recent launch of ChatGPT Work, which integrates Codex capabilities. Thibault Sottiaux took to X to reassure users that Codex remains a priority and teased upcoming improvements to the sidebar. This clarification comes amid speculation that the standalone app would be absorbed into the broader ChatGPT ecosystem. Codex continues to be a key offering for developers seeking a dedicated AI assistant for coding tasks.
      «C’est terrifiant et malsain» : Jenna Ortega révèle avoir supprimé son compte X après avoir reçu des images pornographiques d'elle-même générées par l'IA

      «C’est terrifiant et malsain» : Jenna Ortega révèle avoir supprimé son compte X après avoir reçu des images pornographiques d'elle-même générées par l'IA

      Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Jenna Ortega revealed she deleted her X (formerly Twitter) account after being bombarded with AI-generated pornographic images of herself, starting at age 12. The Wednesday star spoke about the disturbing experience in a New York Times interview, calling the AI creations 'terrifying' and 'unhealthy.' She also recalled receiving unsolicited explicit photos as a young teen. Ortega's decision came after the global success of the Netflix series Wednesday in 2022.
      OpenAI finally launches hardware… for Codex

      OpenAI finally launches hardware… for Codex

      Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      OpenAI has released its first hardware product: the Codex Micro, a programmable keypad built in collaboration with Work Louder. The device features 13 mechanical switches, a joystick, dial, and touch sensor, designed to monitor and manage Codex agents. Priced at $230, it is a limited-run item available on Supply Co. This launch is separate from OpenAI's main hardware project with Jony Ive, a smart speaker expected next year.
      OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 after government greenlight — and announces ‘ChatGPT Work’

      OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 after government greenlight — and announces ‘ChatGPT Work’

      Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      OpenAI has received the Trump administration's approval to publicly roll out GPT-5.6 after a limited preview period restricted to government organizations. Simultaneously, the company announced ChatGPT Work, an AI agent that combines ChatGPT with Codex to allow non-technical users to create documents, spreadsheets, and more. The model suite includes Sol, Terra, and Luna, with Sol aiming to set new standards in coding, cybersecurity, and scientific research.
      Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week

      Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week

      Jul 16, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      In a dramatic turn, Google and Epic Games have jointly withdrawn their attempts to modify the court-ordered injunction that will force Google to carry third-party app stores inside Google Play. Starting July 22, 2026, rival stores like Microsoft's Xbox store can become available directly through the Play Store. This development ends years of litigation over Google's monopoly on Android app distribution.
      Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash

      Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash

      Jul 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Meta has axed its Muse Image AI feature on Instagram after public backlash. The tool allowed users to generate modified images by referencing public accounts without notification. Critics warned of potential abuse for creating non-consensual content. Meta acknowledged the feature 'missed the mark' and removed it.
      Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

      Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

      Jul 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Meta's new Muse Image AI feature lets users generate images using public Instagram photos, raising serious consent and privacy issues. This article explains how to opt out, details the controversy, and offers context on Meta's privacy track record.
      Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI

      Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI

      Jul 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a stark warning to companies using proprietary AI models from labs like OpenAI and Anthropic. In a recent blog post, he argues that enterprises are paying twice: once for token usage and again by unknowingly handing over valuable proprietary knowledge. He urges companies to build their own learning environments on the cloud and adopt model-agnostic orchestration layers to avoid vendor lock-in. This aligns with a growing trend of enterprises moving to open-source models deployed on-premises for better control and lower costs.
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