AI news on July 10, 2026

1. 0120:32 UTC

   Apple sues OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft

   15 outlets · first: techcrunch.com

   Machine summary Apple filed a lawsuit in a California federal court accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as OpenAI seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, according to the source reports. OpenAI said it is reviewing the filing and that it has "no interest in other companies' trade secrets."

   Reported by techcrunch.com, nytimes.com, law360.com, The Verge, scmp.com, pxlnv.com, and 9 more outlets.

   • OpenAI
   • Apple
   • ChatGPT

   Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (15 outlets)

2. 0209:15 UTC

   SK Hynix rises on Nasdaq amid AI chip demand

   3 outlets · first: greekherald.com (Big News Network) Funding

   Machine summary Reports say SK Hynix jumped on Nasdaq as AI chip demand fuels optimism.

   1. SK Hynix jumped on Nasdaq, according to the reports.
   2. The reports attribute the move to AI chip demand fueling optimism.

   Reported by greekherald.com (Big News Network), africaleader.com (Big News Network), thebusinessjournal.com, koreatimes.co.kr, utahindependent.com (Big News Network) and cincinnatisun.com (Big News Network).

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   • memphissun.com (Big News Network)
   • taiwansun.com (Big News Network)
   • azerbaijannews.net (Big News Network)
   • calcuttanews.net (Big News Network)
   • australiannews.net (Big News Network)

   • SK Hynix

3. 0323:55 UTC

   Meta removes Instagram AI image feature after backlash

   2 outlets · first: techcrunch.com AI models

   Machine summary Meta said it removed an AI feature that let users modify photos from public Instagram accounts, saying the feature "missed the mark." The company announced the removal in a blog post after criticism from users and talent agencies, according to TechCrunch.

   1. Meta announced Muse Image, an AI image generator built by Meta Superintelligence Labs, earlier in the week, according to TechCrunch.
   2. Per TechCrunch, the feature let people create images through @-mentioning public Instagram accounts they wished to use as references.
   3. Meta said in a blog post that it had heard feedback that the feature "missed the mark" and that it is no longer available, according to TechCrunch.
   4. TechCrunch reported, citing Dylan Byers, a founding partner at Puck News, that the decision came as users and talent agencies, CAA included, scrutinized it.
   5. TechCrunch said it reached out to Meta for more information.

   Reported by techcrunch.com and nytimes.com.

   • Meta
   • Instagram
   • Muse Image
   • Meta Superintelligence Labs
   • Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

4. 0413:00 UTC

   EU commission issues preliminary report alleging Meta violated digital laws

   1 outlet · first: iHeartRadio Regulation

   Machine summary The European Commission issued a preliminary report alleging that Meta violated European Union digital laws with addictive design. Meta rejected the findings, saying the Commission did not consider steps it has taken to protect children.

   1. The Commission claims the features, including infinite scrolling, push notifications and personalized recommendation systems, were not adequately assessed for potential risks to users, particularly minors.
   2. Meta dismissed the report's conclusions, saying the Commission overlooked the "significant steps" it has taken for child protection, and it stated that it launched "Teen accounts" for 13- to 16-year-olds, which have protective defaults and require parental approval to deactivate.

   Reported by iHeartRadio.

   • Meta
   • European Commission

5. 0508:45 UTC

   Coverage recordthailandnews.net (Big News Network): “US Fed appoints Marc Andreessen to co - lead productivity, jobs task force to assess economic impact of new technologies”

   1 outlet · first: thailandnews.net (Big News Network) AI research

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by thailandnews.net (Big News Network).

6. 0613:00 UTC

   Intel files patent for AI chip memory method, report says

   1 outlet · first: proactiveinvestors.com AI research

   Machine summary The report says the approach could remove one of the most expensive components and may address a bottleneck in artificial intelligence advancement.

   1. The report states modern AI chips can perform calculations faster than memory can supply them with data.
   2. The report says the patented approach may remove one of the most expensive components and may be a solution to a bottleneck hampering AI advancement.

   Reported by proactiveinvestors.com.

   • Intel

7. 0706:45 UTC

   Skapion says it raised $36m seed round for counter-drone system

   1 outlet · first: jpost.com Funding

   Machine summary Skapion said the round will accelerate development, expand its engineering organization and grow its team.

   1. Skapion announced it raised $36 million in a seed round, according to the company.
   2. Skapion said it is developing a mobile, end-to-end system designed to detect, engage and neutralize drones and UAVs at swarm scale.
   3. Skapion co-founder and CEO Ido Bar-On said the round will accelerate development, expand the engineering organization and grow the team.
   4. Skapion said its system is designed to operate independently in communications-limited and environmentally challenging conditions.

   Reported by jpost.com.

   • Skapion

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