Apple on Monday released watchOS 11 for Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, featuring new health features like sleep apnea notifications and fitness insights like Training Load.
The big picture: The latest operating system offers more personalization and ways to stay connected to yourself and your environment.
OpenAI on Monday said that CEO Sam Altman is leaving the board's safety and security committee, which will now be fully composed of independent board members.
Why it matters: Critics had questioned how well the committee could serve as a check on the company's practices if its CEO was part of the committee.
The big picture: After Sunday's apparent attempt on Trump's life,Muskwrote on his X platform in a since-removed post, "And no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala 🤔."
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Apple's new sleep apnea detection feature for use on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Watch Ultra 2.
Why it matters: The feature allows the watch's accelerometer to automatically detect signs of sleep apnea in the wearer — making it possible for this widely available device to help identify the condition.
Microsoft is expanding its generative AI suite to include automated agents, adding features within its Copilot assistants and unveiling a new tool to help multiple workers collaboratively interact with artificial intelligence.
Why it matters: The move comes amid a push toward automated agents and question marks around just how valuable generative AI assistants are for business workers outside of a few key roles.
TikTok on Monday will make its case in court against a bill that would require it to be divested by its Chinese parent company, Bytedance, or else risk a nationwide ban.
Why it matters: TikTok is one of America's largest social media platforms, and Bytedance is the world's most valuable startup.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is hosting a virtual event on LinkedIn at 8am PT where he will share details on the next wave of Copilot offerings for businesses.
Slack is adding a number of new AI features into its product, including the ability to incorporate AI-powered agents from Salesforce and others throughout the product.
The big picture: The Salesforce-owned company is trying to evolve to be a place where humans can communicate with a growing array of bots and agents.
Apple's newest iPhone models launch Friday, but starting Monday iPhone owners with compatible devices can update to the latest operating system, iOS 18.
The big picture: The new version of the software that powers the iPhone will allow greater customization, but users will have to wait for a future update to use "Apple Intelligence," the company's new AI offerings.
Companies that make use of generative AI — whether they know it or not — could be taking on more legal liability than they realize, according to an article shared first with Axios.
Why it matters: The legal discussion around genAI has largely focused on the liability of the companies developing the technology rather than those who use it.
The FBI is investigating threats sent to Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, following baseless conspiracy theories about Haitian immigrants eating pets.
