Leading AI researchers warned that research automation at frontier AI companies could trigger abrupt performance jumps, or an “intelligence explosion.” GovAI researcher Alan Chan said automating the development of future models could create feedback loops that accelerate the next round of research. He urged imagining “Mythos-level” moments occurring monthly, not yearly. Co-authors called for closer scrutiny by policymakers and safeguards such as mandatory embedded auditors.

Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, and is targeting China’s foldable phone market. Early reactions highlight smooth transitions between folded and unfolded use and a user-friendly interface. Analysts and commentators point to risks from a high China price and a dual eSIM-only design that removes the physical SIM tray. Competition is intensifying as Huawei and Xiaomi release new foldables, with Huawei holding about 79 percent of the China market.