Anthropic's Claude AI has been demonstrated processing real-time video, enabling it to "watch" and analyze visual content. This shows that large language models can extend beyond text to video understanding. The development could accelerate multimodal AI applications in areas like surveillance, accessibility, and content moderation.

Travel app Hopper agreed to pay $35 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it charged consumers hidden fees without proper disclosure. The company must also change its business practices. The settlement highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of deceptive pricing in online travel booking.

Africa CDC has confirmed a case of Marburg virus in Uganda, adding to the country's ongoing battle with an Ebola outbreak. Marburg is a highly lethal hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola. The dual outbreaks raise concerns about strained healthcare resources and cross-border spread.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announces plans to ban 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent opioid-like compound found in kratom. This move targets the increasingly popular but unregulated substance, which users often seek as an alternative to prescription opioids. The proposed ban could disrupt access for many while sparking debate over safety and regulation.

Google has lost its long-running appeal against a record €4.3 billion fine imposed by the European Union for antitrust violations involving its Android operating system. The fine, now amounting to $4.7 billion, stems from charges that Google abused its market dominance by requiring phone manufacturers to pre-install Google apps. This decision reinforces the EU’s regulatory authority over major tech companies and could influence future competition law enforcement globally.

Since Linux kernel 6.9, the LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) suspend operation has stopped wiping disk-encryption keys from system memory. This change means encryption keys remain in memory during suspend, potentially exposing them to attackers with physical access. Users relying on LUKS for full-disk encryption should be aware of this security regression.

Privacy advocates have formally warned the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that Elon Musk's X platform (formerly Twitter) presents a "serious risk to Americans' privacy." The groups cite concerns over data handling, security practices, and policy changes under Musk's leadership. This matters because X handles vast amounts of personal user data, and any privacy failures could affect millions.

Microsoft has announced the creation of a dedicated AI deployment company, backed by a $2.5 billion investment. The new entity will focus on helping enterprises implement and scale AI solutions. This move underscores Microsoft's aggressive push to dominate the enterprise AI market and signals a long-term commitment to AI infrastructure and services.

Reports indicate Jeff Bezos is nearing a deal to purchase a sports team, a move that would expand his business empire into professional athletics. The acquisition could reshape team ownership dynamics given Bezos's vast resources and influence.