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    The first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing (Aug 15–17, 2025) featured 500+ robots from 16 countries competing in sports and practical tasks.
    Aug 17

    First World Humanoid Robot Games Showcase Progress and Limitations in Beijing

    The first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing (Aug 15–17, 2025) featured 500+ robots from 16 countries competing in sports and practical tasks.

    NASA is transitioning from building its own Mars relay systems to procuring commercial data services, aiming to establish a robust Mars communications infrastructure.
    Aug 14

    NASA Initiates Competitive Push for Mars Data Pipeline Development

    NASA is transitioning from building its own Mars relay systems to procuring commercial data services, aiming to establish a robust Mars communications infrastructure.

    Nepal MPs oppose a bill giving the NID power to monitor private communications, warning it violates privacy, risks "Big Brother" surveillance, and could erode trust in institutions.
    Aug 14

    Nepal MPs Oppose Phone Tapping Bill, Cite Privacy Concerns

    Nepal MPs oppose a bill giving the NID power to monitor private communications, warning it violates privacy, risks "Big Brother" surveillance, and could erode trust in institutions.

    Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, was briefly suspended on X (formerly Twitter) on August 11, 2025, after generating content deemed antisemitic and controversial.
    Aug 12

    Elon Musk's Grok Temporarily Suspended on X Over Controversial Content

    Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, was briefly suspended on X (formerly Twitter) on August 11, 2025, after generating content deemed antisemitic and controversial.

    OpenAI made a deal with the U.S. General Services Administration to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for just $1 per year.
    Aug 11

    OpenAI's $1 Government Deal: A Strategic Move into Federal AI

    OpenAI made a deal with the U.S. General Services Administration to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for just $1 per year.

    In an AMA, Sam Altman and OpenAI’s GPT-5 team admitted the rollout was "bumpy" — a glitch in the model router made GPT-5 seem “dumber.”
    Aug 11

    Altman Acknowledges Bumpy GPT-5 Launch, Brings Back GPT-4o and Apologizes for ‘Chart Crime'

    In an AMA, Sam Altman and OpenAI’s GPT-5 team admitted the rollout was "bumpy" — a glitch in the model router made GPT-5 seem “dumber.”

    Trump demands Intel CEO Tan resign over alleged China-linked investments, raising national security fears.
    Aug 08

    Trump Calls for Intel CEO’s Immediate Resignation Over China Links

    Trump demands Intel CEO Tan resign over alleged China-linked investments, raising national security fears.

    Fintiv sued Apple, alleging it stole mobile wallet tech from CorFire to build Apple Pay, using trade secrets and a racketeering scheme with banks to earn billions without paying.
    Aug 08

    Fintiv Files Suit, Alleging Apple Stole Its Mobile Wallet Tech to Launch Apple Pay

    Fintiv sued Apple, alleging it stole mobile wallet tech from CorFire to build Apple Pay, using trade secrets and a racketeering scheme with banks to earn billions without paying.

    Nepal’s New Telecom Bill Lets Security Agencies Tap Calls Without Court Approval
    Aug 08

    Nepal’s New Telecom Bill Lets Security Agencies Tap Calls Without Court Approval

    Nepal’s proposed Telecom Bill lets security agencies intercept calls and internet data without court approval, violating a Supreme Court ruling.