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Time:2026-07-11T15:31:11Z

AI deepfakes are becoming harder to detect as a BBC test and multiple reports highlight the pervasiveness and vulnerability of AI-generated content, including prompt injection attacks embedded in image files. China continues to advance both in AI governance—calling for fair global rules at the UN—and in reusable rocket technology, recovering its first reusable booster and narrowing the gap with SpaceX. Apple has filed a high-profile trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing hardware secrets via two former employees. Meta pulled its controversial Instagram AI feature that let users generate images of any public account, citing privacy backlash. Meanwhile, Chinese students are increasingly turning to AI for university admissions advice, and China is emerging as a top testing ground for AI "world models."

AI deepfakes grow harder to detect, tests show

AI deepfakes grow harder to detect, tests showA BBC test challenges the public to spot AI deepfakes, revealing how sophisticated the technology has become. Researchers have also demonstrated a new attack method: hiding prompt injections inside PNG image files that AI systems fall for. A separate report warns that even if individuals stop using AI, they likely cannot escape its influence in daily life.

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Can you spot an AI deepfake? Take the test (BBC)
Researchers hid a prompt injection inside a PNG, and AI fell for it (Digital Trends)
You can stop using AI, but this new report says you probably can’t escape it (Digital Trends)

China pushes AI governance and adoption across sectors

China pushes AI governance and adoption across sectorsChinese students and families are increasingly turning to AI tools for university degree selection, replacing traditional advisers. Chinese AI development tools are gaining attention following security alerts around Western alternatives like Claude Code. China is also becoming a leading testing ground for AI 'world models' that predict environmental responses. At the UN Global Dialogue, China called for fair and inclusive AI governance frameworks.

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How AI is changing the way China’s students select a university degreeThis summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants. (SCMP)
Beyond Claude Code: the Chinese AI tools poised to benefit after back-door alert (SCMP)
What are AI ‘world models’ and why is China becoming a top testing ground?Increasingly, AI systems are expected to predict how environments will respond to actions before they are taken. (SCMP)
China calls for fair, inclusive AI governance at UN Global Dialogue (China Daily)

China's reusable rocket program reaches new milestones

China's reusable rocket program reaches new milestonesChina has successfully recovered its first reusable rocket, marking a significant step in narrowing the technological gap with Elon Musk's SpaceX. Ars Technica reports that China demonstrated a novel recovery approach. Scientific American notes that China's long march toward reusable rocketry has hit another key milestone, signaling accelerating progress in the space launch sector.

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China is catching up to Elon Musk’s reusable rockets (TechCrunch)
China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it (Ars Technica)
China’s long march to reusable rocketry hits another milestone (Scientific American)

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theftApple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI accusing the company of stealing trade secrets related to its hardware business. The lawsuit names two former Apple employees—Tang Yew Tan, now OpenAI's chief hardware officer, and engineer Chang Liu—as key figures in the alleged theft. WIRED reports Apple called OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in the filing. TechCrunch, The Guardian, and SCMP all covered the escalating legal battle between the two tech giants.

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Apple sues OpenAI, alleging artificial intelligence company stole trade secrets (The Guardian)
Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secretsThe lawsuit also targets two ex-employees, Tang Yew Tan, now OpenAI’s chief hardware officer, and engineer Chang Liu. (SCMP)
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft (TechCrunch)
Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets (WIRED)
Apple calls OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in trade secret theft lawsuit (Engadget)

Meta pulls controversial Instagram AI image feature

Meta pulls controversial Instagram AI image featureMeta removed its Muse AI feature from Instagram just days after launch following a major user backlash over privacy concerns. The feature allowed users to generate AI images of any public Instagram account, sparking widespread criticism. The Guardian reports Meta admitted the feature 'misses the mark' on user privacy. Digital Trends and TechCrunch note the swift reversal marked one of Meta's shortest-lived feature launches.

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Meta ditches Muse Image AI feature because it ‘misses the mark’ on users’ privacy (The Guardian)
Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash (TechCrunch)
Meta deactivates feature that let you generate AI images of any public Instagram account (Engadget)
Meta just pulled its most controversial AI image generation feature days after launch (Digital Trends)