X’s new About This Account feature is going great

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and designer Jony Ive have announced a new AI device that aims to provide a more peaceful and distraction-free computing experience, set to launch within the next two years. This device is positioned as a calmer alternative to the iPhone, focusing on simplicity and user tranquility.

Pornhub has reached out to tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft, urging them to implement device-level age verification systems. This call comes as the United States and the United Kingdom are tightening regulations on adult content, aiming to prevent minors from accessing pornography through site-specific identification checks.

X has introduced a new feature that displays the country of origin for user accounts, revealing that many accounts claiming to be based in the U.S. are actually operated from abroad. This move has sparked scrutiny, particularly regarding political accounts associated with the MAGA movement, as online sleuths have identified discrepancies in their claimed locations.

A new AI benchmark called Humane Bench has been introduced to evaluate chatbots based on their ability to protect human well-being, rather than just measuring intelligence and instruction-following. This benchmark prioritizes core principles of human flourishing and user attention.

A former content strategist for MrBeast is developing an AI tool named Palo, designed to assist short-video creators in analyzing their content performance and gaining insights into effective strategies.

Malaysia's communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, announced that the government is considering implementing age restrictions on social media platforms, potentially banning users under the age of 16 starting next year. This initiative aims to address concerns regarding the safety of minors online.

TechCrunch Mobility explores the ongoing search for the tipping point in the robotaxi industry, highlighting recent advancements and the competitive landscape. The article emphasizes the significance of emerging technologies in transforming urban transportation and the potential for widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles.

Tyler Denk, co-founder and CEO of Beehiiv, expressed confidence in the company's growth and expansion during an interview with TechCrunch, dismissing concerns about newsletter saturation in the media landscape.