AI News, Jul 13, 2026: Apple releases iOS 27 public beta featuring revamped Siri AI

Today's updates highlight a growing tension between consumer AI rollouts and corporate battles over data ownership and privacy.

1. 01
   Video-generation startup PixVerse raises $439 millionTechCrunch

   Video-generation startup PixVerse secured $439 million in funding, pushing its valuation past $2 billion as it plans to expand its AI world models.

   Why it matters

   Massive funding for video AI suggests rapid commercialization and improvement of automated video creation tools is coming.
2. 02
   Apple releases iOS 27 public beta featuring revamped Siri AIWIRED AI

   Apple launched the first public beta of iOS 27, allowing users to test its newly redesigned Siri AI assistant before the official release.

   Why it matters

   Everyday iPhone users can now test Apple's deeply integrated AI assistant, which aims to handle complex tasks across various apps.
3. 03
   OpenAI releases simplified prompting guide for everyday usersThe Decoder

   OpenAI published a new guide advising users to focus on describing the final result they want rather than listing step-by-step instructions.

   Why it matters

   Instead of using complex formulas, users can get better results from ChatGPT by simply describing their desired outcome.
4. 04
   Apple files trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged theftThe Verge AI

   Apple filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, alleging the startup asked job candidates to bring unreleased Apple hardware to interviews.

   Why it matters

   The legal battle highlights escalating tensions and security concerns between major tech rivals competing for AI dominance.
5. 05
   Microsoft CEO criticizes AI labs for restricting model trainingThe Decoder

   Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella publicly criticized OpenAI and Anthropic for training on public data while banning customers from using their model outputs for training.

   Why it matters

   The dispute could impact how businesses train custom AI models using data generated from larger proprietary systems.
6. 06
   Google integrates Gemini AI features into Waze navigation appTechCrunch

   Google announced new AI-powered updates for Waze, including conversational reporting features powered by its Gemini assistant.

   Why it matters

   Drivers will get more personalized trip suggestions and conversational reporting features directly inside the navigation app.
7. 07
   Meta removes controversial Instagram AI image generation featureAI Business

   Meta shut down a feature in its Muse Image model that allowed users to generate AI images of public Instagram accounts without consent.

   Why it matters

   The move reflects growing pressure on tech giants to respect user privacy and consent when deploying generative AI tools.
8. 08
   Google introduces SensorFM AI model for wearable health dataThe Decoder

   Google Research released SensorFM, a foundation model trained on over one trillion minutes of wearable data to predict health and behavioral tasks.

   Why it matters

   The model could soon power highly personalized AI health coaches by analyzing continuous data from smartwatches.