Microsoft president Brad Smith urged urgent regulation for AI, arguing that AI builders face less oversight than everyday consumer products and warning that AI is threatening cybersecurity. He said the U.K. is best placed to lead global AI safety rules, citing its AI Security Institute launched in 2023 that tests U.S. frontier models before deployment. This would shift AI governance toward legally required safety obligations and independent pre-release evaluation, rather than relying mainly on voluntary self-regulation.
Tesla changed the name of its advanced driver assistance system in Europe after Germany’s transportation ministry objected to the prior wording. The system is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” instead of “Full Self-Driving (Supervised).” This may improve regulatory approval prospects across Europe, enabling wider adoption and potential new revenue for Tesla.
Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Iran finds the latest U.S. response “insufficient” and warned it would target cables, data centers, AI facilities, and other sites in the region if fighting intensifies again. The warning came as another attack hit Riyadh’s airport terminal, killing 12 people. Iran’s stance changes by moving away from direct U.S. engagement and escalating threats of regional infrastructure attacks if the conflict worsens.
Manus, the AI agent startup, raised more than $500 million after Beijing blocked Meta from buying it. The funding round brought in over $500 million (about €445 million), led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital. The company says it will keep hiring and is also reportedly considering an IPO in Hong Kong.
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