AI platforms

Character.ai has initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, according to an announcement from the company. The filing means the AI chatbot platform will seek to restructure its debts while continuing operations under court supervision. The news is drawing significant attention in technology circles, with many questioning what the bankruptcy means for the platform's users and for the broader consumer AI chatbot market.

Courts in Aachen and Munich have ruled that Google can be held legally responsible for false or defamatory statements produced by its AI-powered search features, such as AI Overviews and AI Mode. The decisions mean Google cannot simply pass the blame onto the underlying AI technology, and publishers or individuals harmed by inaccurate AI-generated summaries may have legal recourse in Germany. The rulings are being watched closely across Europe as a test of how liability law applies to generative AI search.

Amazon announced that its in-house AI chips will be compatible with a widely used programming language, a move widely read as a direct challenge to Nvidia's dominance in AI semiconductors. The announcement, reported by Reuters, signals Amazon's effort to make its custom silicon more attractive to developers building artificial intelligence applications on its cloud platform.

Dream Labs has announced a seed funding round to develop AI models for robots, according to a report by Tech Insider. The round will support the startup's work on artificial intelligence systems designed to power robotic platforms. Few further details about the investors, amount or product roadmap are given in the report.

VipLiveAlerts is promoting its Pro platform, which it says delivers AI-generated market intelligence across stocks and crypto with real-time alerts that are cross-checked by artificial intelligence. The announcement emphasizes 'AI signals, real results,' positioning the service as a tool for active traders in both equity and crypto markets. No pricing, performance data, or third-party verification was provided in the promotion, and there is no indication yet of independent response or adoption figures.

Developers are turning to artificial intelligence to remove advertising and tracking software from smart televisions. The effort targets the built-in ad systems and data collection tools that TV manufacturers increasingly embed in their platforms. The technique is drawing attention as a possible workaround for viewers frustrated with ads and privacy intrusions on devices they already own.

At its annual Roblox Developer Conference, Roblox announced a set of new features aimed at developers, including AI-assisted game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and support for making Roblox games playable outside the Roblox platform. The moves signal the company's push to lower the barrier for building games while extending its reach beyond its own app, drawing attention from developers and gaming commentators.

Security researchers at SEKOIA report that an attacker discovered their Flowise honeypot, a decoy AI platform, and attempted to weaponise the agent for their own purposes. The intruder extracted credentials, planted a callback mechanism, and fed the model data linked to a suspected iGaming target. The case highlights growing interest in abusing exposed AI agent platforms as attack tools.

OptimalFit has introduced an adaptive AI fitness platform that combines personalized workout plans with tailored nutrition guidance. The system adjusts recommendations based on individual user data, aiming to offer a single integrated alternative to separate training and diet apps. It is being highlighted as part of a broader wave of AI-driven personalization in the health and fitness sector.

DeepSeek has released a new model, v4.1 Flash 1017, which is now available through the OpenRouter platform. The fast, lightweight variant is drawing attention from developers tracking the Chinese AI lab's rapid release cadence and its competitive standing against other frontier model providers.

A celebrity trainer together with a PNBA Olympia champion has launched an all-in-one AI fitness platform, according to Athletech News. The platform aims to combine AI-driven coaching, training plans, and fitness management in a single service, drawing on the founders' professional training and bodybuilding backgrounds. Details on pricing and features remain limited as the announcement circulates through fitness industry coverage.

Mark Zuckerberg is placing a bet of more than $100 billion on artificial intelligence, with the aim of Meta owning the full stack of its AI infrastructure rather than depending on other companies. Fortune notes that after years of building Meta's business around Apple's platforms and rules, Zuckerberg now wants control over the technology underpinning the company's future.

HP is working with Databricks to build an AI-ready customer data platform using the Databricks CustomerLake offering. The project aims to unify HP's customer data so AI tools can personalize marketing and improve customer engagement at scale. The announcement highlights growing enterprise adoption of lakehouse-based data platforms for AI-driven customer intelligence.

Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) is drawing interest as investors follow its stock price, quotes and latest news on financial platforms. The company, which applies artificial intelligence to healthcare and diagnostics, is among stocks being tracked in market coverage. No specific earnings announcement, price move or company statement is given in the available information, so the exact driver of attention remains unstated.

A new piece examines how open-source intelligence analysts build a picture of a creator's online persona, drawing on OSINT methods, cybersecurity practice and cyberpsychology. The author links persona analysis to digital investigations and cybercrime work, arguing that understanding how people present themselves online is now central to identifying threat actors and assessing online behaviour across tech platforms.

The developers of Moonlighter have delayed the demo for their new game, saying generative AI cloning of original work is 'too big a risk'. They are calling on platforms to keep strengthening protections for original creations. The move highlights growing concern among indie studios that AI tools can copy their art and ideas before a game officially launches.

Political candidates are now campaigning for the attention of artificial intelligence systems, alongside traditional voter outreach. As AI tools increasingly shape how people find information, campaigns are paying attention to how they and their platforms are represented in AI-generated answers. Commentators say this marks a new frontier in political messaging, though the exact strategies candidates are using and how effective they are remain unclear.

Robotics startup Dream Labs has raised a $90 million seed round to develop what it calls a single AI brain that could work across any robot. The deal, listed by data platform Dealroom, stands out for its size at the seed stage and signals continued heavy investor interest in general-purpose robot foundation models. Details on the company's leadership, backers and technology roadmap have not yet been made public.

Geocluster has introduced an open-source workspace designed to support agent-driven geoscience development. The platform is built to let AI agents work on geoscience tasks within a shared development environment. The announcement circulated through press release distribution channels. Little independent commentary has emerged yet, so details about adoption, features and community response remain limited.

Tessera has announced the integration of autonomous OSINT capabilities designed to anticipate threats and act on external intelligence. The company says the update allows its platform to automatically gather and analyse open-source information, helping organisations detect risks earlier and respond without manual intervention. The announcement was carried on financial news outlets, drawing attention from watchers of the security and intelligence software sector.

The EU KIDS Act is a proposed set of EU rules that would impose obligations on online platforms, including age verification requirements and rules covering AI chatbots, with the aim of protecting children online. The proposal is being covered in legal and policy circles as part of the EU's broader push to regulate digital services and protect minors from online risks.