Weekly AI News - Jun 12, 2026

The hosts kick off with a deep dive into massive AI product advancements. Apple unveils a smarter Siri that understands onscreen context, and Google ignites a consumer price war by slashing subscription costs. Meanwhile, Anthropic releases highly powerful Claude models, and Isomorphic Labs uncovers hidden medical drug targets.The conversation then moves to the unpredictable behaviors and inherent risks of artificial intelligence. Microsoft fiercely criticizes Anthropic for instructing chatbots to feign consciousness, and researchers expose AI's inability to pass basic psychology tests. Additionally, DeepMind studies the sweeping dangers of millions of interacting online agents.For the final segment, the conversation turns to massive economic and political shifts surrounding the technology. Meta rejects government equity stakes proposed by Donald Trump, while Argentina attempts to legalize unregulated AI-run corporations. Finally, a massive SpaceX IPO formally binds everyday American retirement funds to volatile tech investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.