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LogicFlo AI, an AI startup optimizing regulatory and operational workflows for life sciences companies using artificial intelligence, has raised $2.7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from other investors focused on AI and healthcare technologies. With the latest funding, the company plans to grow its engineering and customer-facing teams, expand its library of AI agents, and scale existing deployments. LogicFlo develops AI-powered agents designed to take over routine but critical work like medical writing, safety reporting, regulatory submissions, and quality assurance. These agents are meant not only to support human teams but to independently execute tasks, verify outputs, and alert when issues require expert intervention. The company claims that its early pilot results have shown significant improvements in efficiency. According to the firm, tasks like the creation of regulatory documents (which previously took weeks) c...

Netflix will begin live-streaming NASA events starting this summer (July 2025), bringing rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, and live footage from the International Space Station directly to its global audience. This new partnership allows Netflix to feature real-time content from NASA’s official streaming service, NASA+. The deal marks the first time the US space agency has partnered with a major streaming platform to distribute live coverage of its missions. The content available on the OTT giant will focus strictly on live moments. The streaming platform will not carry NASA’s library of on-demand programs, including past documentaries, mission recaps, or educational series. That content will remain available only through NASA+ and the agency’s official website. Notably, NASA+ itself launched in 2023 as a modern, ad-free, and no-cost streaming service designed to centralize NASA’s video content in one place. However, by teaming up with Netflix, the space agency hopes to reach a...

It seems the US-TikTok drama may soon come to an end – US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday to Fox News , that a buyer has been identified for the US operations of China’s TikTok, the widely popular short-form video app that has been in hot waters in the US in recent times. During an interview on Fox News, the President stated that the prospective purchasers are “a group of very wealthy people” and indicated that their identities would be disclosed within approximately two weeks. This declaration is part of the long-standing saga concerning TikTok’s future in the United States, marked by national security concerns and complex geopolitical maneuvering. According to Trump, any successful acquisition would require the green light from the Chinese government, with the President expressing confidence that Chinese leader Xi Jinping would approve the transaction. The current situation stems from a federal law, enacted by Congress last year, which requires ByteDance, TikTok’s Chi...

Google has announced the full release of Gemma 3n, its latest on-device AI model, delivering multimodal capabilities directly to smartphones and other edge devices. The AI model was first previewed last month. “Building on this incredible momentum, we’re excited to announce the full release of Gemma 3n. While last month’s preview offered a glimpse, today unlocks the full power of this mobile-first architecture. Gemma 3n is designed for the developer community that helped shape Gemma. It’s supported by your favorite tools including Hugging Face Transformers, llama.cpp, Google AI Edge, Ollama, MLX, and many others, enabling you to fine-tune and deploy for your specific on-device applications with ease. This post is the developer deep dive: we’ll explore some of the innovations behind Gemma 3n, share new benchmark results, and show you how to start building today,” the company announced in a blog post. The Gemma 3n comes with a new architectural design termed MatFormer, short for Matr...

After Meta and Anthropic, it is now Microsoft’s turn to face an AI centric lawsuit – this time, the tech titan is facing the music from a group of prominent authors who allege the company used unauthorized, pirated digital copies of their books to train its Megatron AI model. The complaint was filed in New York federal court on Tuesday, June 25. The plaintiffs, including Pulitzer Prize winner Kai Bird, New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino, and author Daniel Okrent, contend that Microsoft exploited a collection of nearly 200,000 pirated books to teach its AI system to generate text responses. They argue that the Megatron algorithm, designed to produce human-like textual output from user prompts, was built using content that mimics the syntax, voice, and themes of their copyrighted works without permission or compensation. The core of the authors’ complaint centers on copyright infringement. It is alleged that Microsoft’s use of this “shadow dataset” of pirated literature was a deliberate ...

Elon Musk has announced that starting June 27, 2025, hashtags will no longer be allowed in paid advertisements on X (formerly known as Twitter). He described hashtags as an ‘esthetic nightmare’ and said this change is meant to make ads look cleaner and less cluttered. Importantly, the update applies only to sponsored posts, while regular users can continue using hashtags in their personal posts as usual. According to Musk, he is trying to make the platform look cleaner and easier to use. He wants the posts and ads that people see to have a simpler design. At the same time, the billionaire is also trying to improve how the platform chooses which content to show to each user. Instead of depending on user-generated tags, the social media platform is now focusing more on artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithm-based systems to help users discover content. Even the ban on hashtags in ads is one step in that larger plan to simplify both the look of content and how it is recommended to ...

Meta has officially announced a new AI-powered feature for WhatsApp to summarise unread messages in a chat. The tool, called Message Summaries, is currently available to users in the United States in English and will expand to more countries and languages later this year. Earlier, this feature was tested with Android beta users under version 2.25.18.18. The feature is optional (turned off by default) and is designed to help users quickly catch up on conversations without reading every message. The summaries are generated by Meta AI, but they are private and only visible to the user. Other people in the chat are not notified when a summary is created, and the content of the messages is not shared with Meta. Under this latest update, a small icon appears above unread messages to indicate when the feature is available, and users can choose whether or not to use it. According to the social media giant, the feature uses a privacy-focused system called ‘Private Processing’. This technolo...

The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), marking the fourth private crewed flight destined for the International Space Station (ISS), successfully lifted off today, June 25, after several delays. This mission brings together astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland, marking a continued expansion of access to orbital space through private ventures. The crew departed from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff was set for 2:31 AM EDT. Liftoff of Ax-4! pic.twitter.com/RHiVFVdnz3 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 25, 2025 The four-person crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space’s director of human spaceflight, who will command the mission. Piloting the spacecraft is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force, representing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary, both affiliated wi...

Google DeepMind has launched a new version of its artificial intelligence (AI) system called ‘Gemini Robotics On-Device’, built to run directly on robots without needing any internet connection. This on-device model allows robots to process vision, language, and actions using only their built-in hardware. This makes them faster, more reliable, and able to operate in places where internet connections are weak or not allowed. The on-device model is a smaller, more efficient version of the Gemini Robotics system that was first introduced in March 2025. While the original model relied on cloud computing, this new version works entirely on the robot’s hardware, which reduces response times and improves privacy and security. Despite its smaller size, the model still performs most of the same tasks as the cloud version. The company claims that robots using Gemini Robotics On-Device were able to carry out a wide range of tasks, like folding clothes, unzipping bags, assembling parts, and pi...

Google has officially launched its most advanced AI-powered search experience, ‘ AI Mode ‘, in India. Previously available only in the US, this launch marks the first international rollout of the AI-powered tool. It allows users to ask complicated questions and get detailed, AI-generated answers using Google’s Gemini 2.5 technology. The feature is now available in Search Labs on the Google app for Android and iOS, as well as on desktop. It currently supports English, with support for more Indian languages expected in future updates. Primarily, the AI Mode is designed to handle more detailed and complex questions that would previously have required multiple searches. Instead of simply returning a list of links, it uses advanced reasoning to understand the user’s query and deliver a comprehensive response, often with helpful summaries, follow-up options, and links to explore more. AI Mode uses a method Google calls query fan-out. This means that when users ask a question, the system ...

Google has added a new feature to Google Earth that lets users view historical Street View imagery. This means users can now look at older street-level photos of cities and neighbourhoods directly in Google Earth, similar to how they already can in Google Maps . The update marks the 20th anniversary of Google Earth. The new feature is now available in the web and mobile versions of Google Earth. Users can use the new feature by searching for a place, dragging the Pegman icon onto a road, and selecting ‘See more dates’ to view older Street View images. When users drag the Pegman icon onto a street in Google Earth, a timeline appears. If older photos are available, users can scroll through different years. In many areas, the images go back more than 10 years. With this new feature, users can see how streets and buildings looked in the past. This gives people the chance to revisit old memories, like what their hometown looked like years ago or how a construction site turned into a fin...

Tech titan Microsoft is, according to media reports, gearing up for another round of job cuts within its Xbox gaming division, with major reductions anticipated as early as next week. This development marks the fourth major wave of layoffs to impact the Xbox unit in the past 18 months, owing to ongoing restructuring efforts within the tech giant’s gaming and broader sales organizations. Sources familiar with the internal discussions indicate that managers across the Xbox group have been briefed on impending, substantial workforce adjustments. Microsoft has declined to comment on these reports, so take this with a grain of salt until it has been officially confirmed. The timing of these layoffs precede the conclusion of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30, a period when the company often implements organizational changes. Beyond the gaming segment, job reductions are also expected to affect Microsoft’s sales operations as the new financial year commences. These anticipated cuts will fo...

The US House of Representatives has reportedly banned the use of WhatsApp on all House-issued devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns. The decision was announced in a memo sent Monday by the House’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), following an internal assessment by the Office of Cybersecurity, reports Axios. According to the report, the Meta-owned messaging app – ‘WhatsApp’ – is now classified as a ‘high-risk’ application. The concerns focus on the platform’s handling of stored messages (which are allegedly not encrypted) and the lack of transparency around its data protection practices. In that memo, officials also cited other unspecified vulnerabilities that could compromise the security of sensitive government communications. Effective immediately, all House staff who have WhatsApp installed on any government device (including phones, computers, and web browsers) are being directed to remove the app. Additionally, access to WhatsApp Web will also be blocked on the Ho...

OpenAI has removed public mention of io, the hardware startup co-founded by industrial designer Jony Ive and that it acquired weeks ago , from its official website and social media channels. This content removal, occurring just weeks after the announcement of a $6.5Bn deal for io’s acquisition, has drawn attention to the company’s nascent hardware initiatives. OpenAI confirms the action was a direct result of a court order stemming from a trademark lawsuit filed by Iyo, a hearing device startup. The sudden absence of promotional materials, including a video featuring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Jony Ive discussing their vision, initially sparked speculation regarding the status of the acquisition. However, OpenAI has since clarified its position, updating its original announcement page with a statement – “This page is temporarily down due to a court order following a trademark complaint from Iyo about our use of the name ‘io.’ We don’t agree with the complaint and are reviewing our opt...

Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter) is reportedly moving closer to launching a physical debit card as part of its growing financial services branch, X Money. Latest discoveries from the mobile app’s code suggest that the company is preparing to offer both virtual and physical payment cards, reports TechCrunch (citing findings from AppSensa) . The code snippets discovered in the X app reveal options for users to manage a real debit card directly within the platform. These include tools to activate the card, monitor shipping, set or change a PIN, lock or cancel the card, and even personalize the physical design (possibly including a user’s X handle on the card itself). The system appears to allow for separate management of physical and virtual cards, giving users the ability to suspend one without affecting the other. Additionally, analysis points to potential card partnerships with major financial networks, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Notably, Visa’...

A recent surge of sensationalist headlines warning about a ’16 billion credentials leak’ has caused serious concern across the digital world. At first, it seemed like this might be the biggest data breach in history, with claims that billions of usernames and passwords had suddenly been leaked online. However, cybersecurity experts are now clarifying that this is not the result of a single, new data breach. Instead, it is a huge collection of stolen data gathered from many old leaks and malware infections that have happened over the past ten years. The dataset, discovered on a hacker forum, includes over 30 major databases, with individual segments containing anywhere from tens of millions to more than three billion records. In reality, most of the data in this leak has already been traded, sold, or shared among cybercriminals for years. What is new is simply the scale of how much of it has been compiled in one place and made widely available all at once. Most of the information in ...

Apple is facing a new class action lawsuit after a user claimed that the company allowed a fake cryptocurrency app called ‘Swiftcrypt’ to be listed in the App Store, resulting in a major financial scam. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California by Danyell Shin, who says she lost over $80,000 after using the app, according to the filing (via CoinGeek). Also, the lawsuit proposes to represent all users who were affected by this type of fraud. According to the complaint, Shin founded Swiftcrypt in 2024 through an online investment group. Believing the app was safe because it was available in Apple’s App Store, she downloaded it and began using it to invest in cryptocurrency. Over time, she deposited tens of thousands of dollars. However, the app eventually stopped working, and her money disappeared. She later discovered it was part of a scam known as a ‘pig-butchering’ scheme. It is a type of fraud in which victims are convinced to keep...

A SpaceX Starship launch vehicle prototype exploded on the test stand itself, late Wednesday night in Texas, during preparations for its tenth test flight. The incident occurred at the Massey’s Testing Center, as the company conducted a static fire test, where the rocket’s engines are ignited while the vehicle remains anchored. SpaceX confirmed the “major anomaly” in a post on X, stating that “all personnel are safe and accounted for,” and assured “no hazards to residents in surrounding communities.” The company did not immediately provide a cause for the explosion, though an investigation is underway by local authorities and SpaceX engineers. “A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” the post added. “Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials.” Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, commented on the incident with a post, calling...

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to cut several thousand jobs, with a large number of those cuts expected to affect employees working in sales. According to a report by Bloomberg, the layoffs are expected to be announced in early July, shortly after the company’s fiscal year ends. While most of the cuts will affect sales roles, other departments across the company may also be impacted. The move is part of a larger effort by the software giant to reorganize its business and adapt to changing priorities. The Redmond-headquartered company is trying to become more efficient by reducing roles that may no longer be as essential, especially as it shifts more focus and investment toward artificial intelligence. By cutting jobs in certain areas, Microsoft hopes to free up money and resources to support its growing AI infrastructure. These upcoming layoffs follow earlier rounds of job cuts that already affected thousands of workers. In May 2025, the company eliminated about 6,000 positions...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has accused Meta of trying to recruit key OpenAI employees by offering massive financial incentives, including signing bonuses of up to $100 million. Altman made the claim during an episode of the Uncapped (a podcast hosted by his brother, Jack Altman), where he said the social media giant is targeting some of OpenAI’s top researchers and engineers with unusually large compensation offers. According to Altman, these offers include not only massive sign-on bonuses but also extremely high annual compensation packages. However, despite the size of the offers, Altman said that none of OpenAI’s top employees have accepted them. He described the OpenAI team as deeply committed to the company’s mission and said that money alone would not influence them to leave. These claims from Altman come at a time when the Mark Zuckerberg-led company is intensifying its efforts in AI development. Recently, the company invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI, acquiring a 49% stake in ...

After a long and rather arduous journey, Elon Musk’s Starlink — the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX — has received an operating license from the Indian government, marking a major step towards its entry into the country. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, who oversees Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, confirmed the development following a meeting with Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX. Minister Scindia posted on X (formerly Twitter) that discussions with Ms. Shotwell explored “opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country.” Ms. Shotwell reportedly “appreciated the license granted to Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey.” Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell , President & COO of @SpaceX , on India’s next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communicat...

Google has announced the general availability of its Gemini 2.5 Flash and Gemini 2.5 Pro AI models , making them stable for production applications. This expansion of the Gemini 2.5 family also includes the unveiling of a preview for Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, positioned as the most cost-effective and rapid model in the series. “We designed Gemini 2.5 to be a family of hybrid reasoning models that provide amazing performance, while also being at the Pareto Frontier of cost and speed. Today, we’re taking the next step with our 2.5 Pro and Flash models by releasing them as stable and generally available. And we’re bringing you 2.5 Flash-Lite in preview — our most cost-efficient and fastest 2.5 model yet,” the company announced in an official statement. The transition of Gemini 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro from preview to general availability follows a period of extensive feedback from developers and businesses. Companies like Snap, SmartBear, Spline, and Rooms have already integrated these model...