Explainer: EU gets new powers over powerful AI from Sunday

The EU has the world's most comprehensive digital rulebook covering social media, online retailers and search engines, with plans for more rules this year. In 2024, the EU adopted a sweeping AI law known as the "AI Act", but its rules have been introduced in stages.

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Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations

The tool had come under criticism for its potential for misinformation as it allowed users to ​create fake scenarios on top of ⁠real imagery ‌of monuments and landmarks. Google did not specify what types of images violated its policies. It said the images did not appear ‌in the main Google Earth experience and were watermarked as AI-generated.

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NXP in talks to buy chip developer Ambarella: Report

Shares ‌of ⁠Ambarella, with ⁠a market capitalization of $3.25 billion, ​jumped nearly 17%, while NXP fell over ​3% following the report.

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AP EAMCET counselling 2026 phase 1 schedule revised; Registration deadline extended to August 1, seat allotment on August 9

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration deadline to August 1, giving eligible candidates more time to complete the admission process. The revised schedule sets August 9 for Round 1 seat allotment, while reporting to allotted colleges will take place from August 10 to 15.

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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinise AI spend

The ChatGPT maker lowered the cost of its smaller GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and its mid-tier Terra by 20%, while leaving the price of its biggest and ‌flagship Sol model ⁠unchanged.

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Zepto may defer IPO; Festive carts go premium

Happy Thursday! A roadblock in valuation negotiations may prompt Zepto to delay its listing. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent and new AI models with US senators

Altman met with Senators Raphael Warnock and Bernie Moreno on ​Wednesday, according to spokespeople for the senators. He is also expected ​to meet with Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the chamber's Intelligence Committee, a spokesperson ​for Warner told Reuters.

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