Today's digest covers the latest model releases, industry governance debates, and the intersection of AI with public policy and data privacy.

1. How to use GPT-6 Astra when it rolls out to you

OpenAI has initiated the deployment of its GPT-6 Astra model, providing users with guidance on access and best practices for implementation.

_{Source: Engadget}

2. Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting

Political leaders are expressing skepticism toward recent calls from major AI executives to implement voluntary development slowdowns.

_{Source: The Verge}

3. Sam Altman says OpenAI won't file for IPO this year

OpenAI leadership has confirmed that the company will remain private for the remainder of the year to avoid premature market exposure.

_{Source: Engadget}

4. Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards

Former President Obama is advising the Democratic party to establish a formal policy framework to manage the economic and safety implications of AI.

_{Source: TechCrunch AI}

5. Perplexity trusts GPT-6 Astra with end-to-end systems

Perplexity is integrating GPT-6 Astra into its infrastructure to automate complex tasks, reducing the need for constant human oversight of production systems.

_{Source: OpenAI}

6. Your car is selling your data

Modern vehicles are increasingly functioning as data collection platforms, raising significant concerns regarding consumer privacy and the secondary use of driving information.

_{Source: The Verge}

7. What’s behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?

Industry analysts are examining the motivations and validity behind the current discourse surrounding potential existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence.

_{Source: TechCrunch AI}

8. Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun

A Waymo autonomous vehicle successfully alerted authorities to passengers carrying an illegal firearm, highlighting new safety protocols for robotaxi operations.

_{Source: The Verge}

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