OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 but only to certain partners, Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro may arrive this year, The Commonhaus Foundation launches the Open Source Sustainability Initiative.
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Anthropic gets a partial green light
The US government has lifted some restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 model, allowing more than 100 approved US companies and government agencies to access it after the company agreed to work with officials on AI safety standards. Fable 5 remains unavailable for now, though Semafor reports it’s expected to return soon, and Axios’ sources say that could happen as early as this week.
OpenAI’s limited GPT-5.6 launch
OpenAI has restricted GPT-5.6 to a small group of approved partners at the US government’s request. The company says the arrangement is temporary, but the rollout highlights Washington’s growing influence over who gets access to frontier AI models, a trend OpenAI warns could slow innovation and cybersecurity efforts if it becomes standard practice.
Source: TechCrunch
Touchscreen MacBook reportedly on the way
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, citing unnamed sources, reports that Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected between late 2026 and early 2027 with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The redesigned laptops are also expected to add OLED displays, Dynamic Island, and a new chassis, with AI-focused M7 models reportedly planned for 2027.
Source: Bloomberg
Trump revives digital tax tariff threat
In a Truth Social post, President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on countries that adopt digital services taxes aimed at large US tech companies. Similar threats have been made before, but after recent court rulings limiting presidential tariff authority, it’s unclear whether such a move could survive legal challenges.
Source: CNBC
New effort to secure abandoned open source software
The Commonhaus Foundation has launched the Open Source Sustainability Initiative to help organizations manage software after projects reach end-of-life. The effort comes as vulnerabilities continue to increase and regulators place greater emphasis on replacing unsupported software before it becomes a security risk.
Source: Dark Reading
Meta explores prediction markets
The New York Times, citing three unnamed employees, reports that Meta is exploring partnerships with Polymarket and Kalshi while building its own prediction app, Arena. The app would initially use points instead of real-money wagers, but Meta reportedly hopes to integrate prediction features into Facebook and Messenger if the project moves forward.
Source: The New York Times
California tracks AI job losses
California has launched a public dashboard that tracks potential AI-related layoffs using unemployment claims and labor market data. State officials say the monthly updates are meant to provide an early warning system, though researchers caution the data cannot definitively attribute job losses to AI alone.
Source: Engadget
Binance exits the EU, for now
The Financial Times reports that Binance will suspend services across the European Union on July 1 after withdrawing its application for an EU-wide crypto license in Greece, preventing it from meeting the bloc’s new MiCA regulatory deadline. Binance says it plans to apply in another EU country, while users in France, Italy, Spain, and Poland have already been notified of upcoming changes.
Source: CNBC
Russian hackers tied to Jaguar Land Rover attack
The New York Times, citing people familiar with the investigation, reports that Russian hackers were behind last year’s cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, which halted production for months and reportedly cost the UK economy an estimated $2.5 billion. Investigators also found that an unrelated Jordanian hacker had separately breached parts of the company’s network.
Source: TechCrunch
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