1. OpenAI unveils first custom chip, built by Broadcom — OpenAI designs its own inference silicon with Broadcom, moving beyond Nvidia dependency for the first time. TechCrunch · Jun 29
2. Chatbot Arena crosses $100M in annual revenue — The free AI leaderboard everyone uses launched its commercial service last September and is now a nine-figure business. TechCrunch · Jun 29
3. Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for AI coding startup, takes CEO role — With Cursor, Copilot, and Base44 all competing, Chamath stepping in as CEO signals a real gap in AI coding tools. TechCrunch · Jun 29
4. Cursor launches iPhone app for AI coding agent — Users can track coding agents via Live Activities, launch and monitor agent progress from anywhere. The Verge · Jun 29
5. OpenAI teases Codex Micro hardware keyboard — A Codex-focused device built with Work Louder, featuring dedicated AI keys for coding agents. The Verge · Jun 29
6. Tidal won't pay royalties on 100% AI-generated music — The streaming platform will label AI tracks starting next month and demonetize them, setting a template other platforms may follow. The Verge · Jun 29
7. Gemini personalized AI image generation now free for all US users — Google removes the paywall on connecting Google Photos to Gemini for personal-context image creation. TechCrunch · Jun 29
8. Lawmakers propose ban on AI companies selling health data to brokers — A revamped privacy bill would prohibit selling chatbot conversation data and health information to data brokers. The Verge · Jun 29
9. Thai startup Amity chooses Singapore as regional AI hub — The city-state will house Amity's global headquarters and AI research centre, joining Monday.com in selecting Singapore for APAC expansion. Business Times · Jun 29
10. OpenClaw gets iOS and Android apps — The open-source AI assistant now pairs with mobile apps for real-time voice conversations and agent action approval. The Verge · Jun 29

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