QtrendsTesla faces safety scrutiny as a Cybertruck sinks in a Texas lake and an Autopilot-linked crash kills a homeowner. A rare Five Eyes statement warns AI models capable of destabilizing governments are months away. China moves to close the AI gap with the US, announcing a major conference and a new global cooperation body. Amazon Prime Day kicks off with early deals across tech categories. Smart glasses advance with HDR10, clip-on frames, and real-world testing showing limitations.
A Tesla Cybertruck was pulled from a Texas lake after attempting 'wade mode,' sparking questions about off-road claims. Separately, a Tesla using Autopilot crashed into a Texas home, killing one occupant. The driver involved in the fatal crash was reportedly using the Autopilot feature at the time of the incident.
A rare joint statement from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns that AI models capable of taking down governments and businesses are only months away. A viral doomsday scenario is attempting to shake Europe out of its AI complacency. Meanwhile, Anthropic's self-advocacy on AI risks may have inadvertently led the company toward an export ban.
Zhipu AI's founder told Elon Musk that China will match Anthropic's top AI model in 2026. China will host the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai this July. Beijing is also accelerating the establishment of a World AI Cooperation Organization. Separately, Japan is seeking AI alliances with France and India to counter US-China dominance in the sector.
Amazon Prime Day has kicked off with a surge of early deals across tech and consumer electronics. WIRED has compiled a list of the 37 best early Prime Day deals. Tom's Hardware is also tracking live tech deals, including bargains on PC maintenance tools. Shoppers are encouraged to act quickly as stock on popular items runs low.
ZDNet tested the world's first HDR10 smart glasses and reported on their capabilities. BBC testing in Paris found that AI glasses still suffer from significant real-world errors. WIRED reports that clip-on frames for smart glasses are now being produced, aiming to make the devices more discreet and accessible.