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July 17, 2025

 

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OpenAI launches a general-purpose agent in ChatGPT

OpenAI launches a general-purpose agent in ChatGPT: OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT agent, which the company claims to be its most capable AI agent product yet. Read More

Rivian restarting work on its Georgia factory, emails show: The project has created 46 full-time jobs so far. Rivian will begin installing “deep utilities” in August, with “vertical construction” set to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Read More

Meta appoints generative AI VP to run Threads: Meta appointed Connor Hayes, Meta's VP of product for generative AI, to become the head of Threads. Read More

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Hackers are trying to steal passwords and sensitive data from users of Signal clone

Hackers are trying to steal passwords and sensitive data from users of Signal clone: The bug in the modified messaging app can expose users' “plaintext usernames, passwords, and other sensitive data,” per GreyNoise. Read More

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