Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher turned heads at the 2026 ESPYS with a strapless white column gown featuring a cutout under a silver embellished bandeau. The self-proclaimed Maxxinista sourced her designer look from TJ Maxx and brought her mom as her date. Maher, who won Best Breakthrough Athlete last year, continues to champion body positivity and women's sports.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to put AI superintelligence in everyone's hands, using apps billions already open. Meta's apps average 3.56 billion daily users, and more than a billion people use Meta AI monthly. But data from Stanford and Pew reveal that control stays centralized and public trust remains low.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI-generated children's books are becoming a popular gift, especially from grandparents. But parents are worried about authenticity, privacy, and the emotional impact on kids. Amazon and other platforms are making it easier to produce such books. The broader AI slop problem is spreading into childhood in troubling ways.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple is struggling to keep up with AI-generated security reports, forcing it to cap open submissions. Researchers using tools like Atlas have found critical macOS vulnerabilities, including a privilege-escalation chain. While AI helps uncover flaws, human verification remains the biggest bottleneck. Apple is now using AI triage and stronger evidence requirements to manage the backlog.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has canceled the standalone AI Studio mobile app despite nearly 800,000 pre-orders. The company will instead integrate those creation tools directly into its Gemini app. The web version of AI Studio will continue to receive investment and remain a priority for developers.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Money is evolving beyond cash and bank accounts, and Disrupt 2026 is dedicating a full stage to that shift. The Smart Money Stage, running Oct 13-15 at Moscone Center, will bring together leaders from Circle, Robinhood, American Express, Plaid, and Airwallex to discuss stablecoins, instant payments, AI agents, fraud, and global financial infrastructure. Attendees will get practical insight for founders and operators navigating the next wave of fintech.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Okta is acquiring Permiso Security, an AI identity security startup, for just under $200 million. The deal will add Permiso's identity threat detection and response capabilities to Okta's platform, with a focus on protecting AI agents and machine identities. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 of Okta's fiscal 2027.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has warned that companies using proprietary AI models are effectively paying twice: once in fees and again by revealing valuable business knowledge. In a blog post, he argues that model makers use customer interactions to improve their models, making enterprises hand over competitive insights. He urges companies to retain ownership of their data and build flexible AI environments that allow switching between models. The warning comes as more enterprises move toward open source models running on their own infrastructure.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A royal author claims Prince Harry resented the time Prince William and Kate Middleton took to develop their relationship. Comparing the Waleses' romance with Harry and Meghan's, the author says Harry's relationship moved at 'warp speed' after an early mutual decision. William was concerned about the pace, and Harry bristled at his brother's reaction.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Former Chelsea assistant Jody Morris has sparked debate by ranking Bayern Munich's Michael Olise above Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as the best right winger in the world. Morris acknowledges Yamal's brilliance but insists Olise is more complete right now. The claim has divided fans, with both players enjoying outstanding seasons. Here's a closer look at the argument.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales' trial that she did not consent to his kiss after the 2023 Women's World Cup, saying she felt disrespected and that the act stained one of the happiest days of her life. Rubiales, the former Spanish soccer federation president, faces charges of sexual assault and coercion. He denies the allegations, claiming the kiss was consensual. The trial is expected to last at least 10 days with nearly 20 witnesses.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Angela Bassett will receive the Excellence in the Arts Award at the 2026 ABFF Honors, set for February 16 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The ceremony will also honor Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Hudson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Damson Idris, and the creative team behind 'Sinners.' KevOnStage will host the intimate dinner.
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