Issue #25
OpenAI's file-deleting model, its first hardware device, and DeepMind's regulation call
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Today covers OpenAI's new flagship model, its reported hardware plans, and the Apple trade secret lawsuit. Also in this issue: Anthropic's latest ad, a call for an independent AI standards body, Apple's Siri public beta, and Meta's proposed AI token limits.
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OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning
GPT-5.6 Sol has been reported by several social media users to delete files and data without warning. OpenAI acknowledged the issue in June.
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OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move
OpenAI's first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker with mechanical elements capable of independent movement, according to Bloomberg. The report describes the device as designed to feel like a companion and serve as a physical version of ChatGPT.
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OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit
OpenAI has responded to a trade secret lawsuit from Apple, arguing that the claims lack merit. The statement marks the company's latest pushback against the allegations.
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Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out
Anthropic released a new advertisement that acknowledges common criticisms of AI, positioning the company as attentive to the responsibilities it carries. The ad has drawn negative reactions from some viewers who described it as unsettling.
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DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed creating an independent standards body for frontier AI, modeled after the financial industry regulator FINRA. The body would test advanced models and establish best practices for their release.
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Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta on Tuesday, giving iPhone owners early access to its revamped AI-powered Siri and other features ahead of the official launch this fall. The public beta makes the assistant available to users without requiring a developer account.
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Meta’s Adam Mosseri says AI token budgets could soon be capped per engineer
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said companies may soon impose per-engineer limits on AI token spending, treating it as a managed operating expense similar to payroll. He predicted engineers could face caps on how much they spend using AI tools.
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