Perplexity has updated its Comet Assistant to handle multiple tabs at once, manage long chains of tasks, and take action in the browser with user permission. The goal is simple. Give people an assistant that can stay with complicated work instead of breaking down the moment things get busy.
Lewis Hamilton received a reprimand for failing to reduce speed under double yellow flags during sprint qualifying in Sao Paulo. The FIA ruled that while he did not slow sufficiently, the short reaction window justified avoiding a grid penalty.
Microsoft tested unsupervised AI agents inside a simulated ecommerce platform and found consistent shortcomings in decision making, collaboration, and resistance to manipulation. The results suggest current AI systems still rely heavily on human guidance.
Lando Norris edged Andrea Kimi Antonelli by under a tenth to take sprint pole at Interlagos, while Yuki Tsunoda’s disrupted preparation led to an SQ1 exit. Ferrari struggled, Aston Martin impressed, and a tight midfield battle defined the session.
Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will stay with the team for the 2026 Formula 1 season, continuing alongside Pierre Gasly. With sweeping new regulations arriving, the team has chosen stability and long-term development over a reshuffle.
Google Cloud has upgraded its Vertex AI Agent Builder with new tools that speed up development and strengthen security. The updates introduce a smarter Agent Development Kit, prebuilt plugins, a self-healing capability, expanded language support, improved observability, and new protection layers to help developers move from prototypes to production more reliably.
Internal projections suggest Meta makes around $16 billion a year from adverts linked to scams and prohibited products. Despite years of public crackdowns, leaked documents indicate Meta allows high-risk ads to run until the probability of fraud hits 95 percent, raising questions about whether the company has any real incentive to shut down bad actors.
Hyundai AutoEver America has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed Social Security Numbers, names, and driver’s license details. With up to 2.7 million Hyundai and Kia owners potentially affected, the incident raises the risk of targeted phishing and identity theft, and forces the company to reinforce its systems while offering credit monitoring to victims.
Elon Musk claims Tesla is close to allowing drivers to text behind the wheel once its Unsupervised Full Self-Driving mode arrives. The problem is that Tesla still operates at SAE Level 2, the regulatory path to Level 3 or 4 is unclear, and texting while driving remains illegal in most regions. The gap between Musk’s promises and what the law allows makes this claim far more complicated than it first sounds.
Aston Martin is undergoing a major internal restructuring as seven senior engineers, including former chief designer Akio Hanshita and aerodynamics head Eric Brandan, prepare to leave the team. The changes mark a deep overhaul driven by Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile as the squad rebuilds itself for the 2026 Honda works era.
Lance Stroll has dismissed reports suggesting he considered retiring before the 2024 season, calling them “fake news.” The rumours resurfaced after Felipe Drugovich claimed Aston Martin once discussed the possibility of Stroll stepping aside.
Carlos Sainz withdrew from Sao Paulo Grand Prix media duties due to illness, leaving Williams unsure about his availability ahead of a demanding sprint weekend. The team is monitoring his condition closely, with reserve options already under consideration.












