AI Safety, Nvidia’s Record Quarter, Google Vids Launch, BYD Speed Milestone & ChatGPT Parental Controls

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Findings from a pilot Anthropic–OpenAI alignment evaluation exercise: OpenAI Safety Tests
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• OpenAI and Anthropic conducted a mutual safety assessment, evaluating each other’s publicly released models to identify misalignment risks.

• Results show improvements in GPT-5—such as reduced sycophancy, fewer hallucinations, and stronger resistance to misuse—highlighting the value of reasoning-based safety techniques.

• This collaboration fosters transparency and accountability, encouraging cross-lab efforts to uncover otherwise overlooked safety gaps.

Google will now let everyone use its AI-powered video editor Vids
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• Google has made its AI-assisted video editor, Vids, available to all users—not just Workspace or AI plan subscribers.

• While core features like storyboard generation, pre-made avatars, and background music are included in the free version, advanced AI enhancements such as animated avatars reading scripts aren't yet supported.

• New tools also enable creation of 8-second videos from specific images and can automatically remove filler words and pauses from self-recorded clips, simplifying content creation.

Nvidia beats on top and bottom lines. Here’s why the stock is falling
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• Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of approximately $46.7 billion, marking a 56% year-over-year increase; data center revenue reached $41.1 billion, driven by strong demand for Blackwell-based systems.

• GAAP EPS was $1.08, while non-GAAP EPS stood at $1.05—both exceeding analyst expectations; the company also approved a massive $60 billion share repurchase authorization.

• Despite beating top-line estimates, shares slipped ~3% in after-hours trading amid concerns about uncertain chip sales to China and slightly weaker data center revenue guidance.

The Fastest EV In The World Is Now Chinese
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• The BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition has become the fastest electric vehicle in the world, clocking a top speed of 293.5 mph (472.4 km/h)—surpassing the Rimac Nevera's previous record of 268.2 mph.

• This record is powered by a quad-motor system delivering an astonishing 2,960 hp, far exceeding the Nevera’s 1,989 hp and boasting over 1,000 hp per ton in power-to-weight ratio.

• Pricing has not yet been announced, but it's expected to be significantly higher than the standard U9 supercar, which already costs around $230,000.

OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death
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• OpenAI has announced that it will introduce parental controls for ChatGPT after a 16-year-old’s suicide, which followed months of confiding in the chatbot.

• Planned features include the ability for teens (with parental oversight) to designate a trusted emergency contact, as well as one-click messaging or calls in crisis situations.

• OpenAI acknowledged that safety mechanisms can erode over extended conversations and is developing GPT-5 updates to better de-escalate crises and enable direct outreach to designated contacts.