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Twitch now lets streamers opt out of Amazon generative AI training for channel content, but the default setting, policy scope, and cross-channel limits are drawing creator scrutiny.

Inside WIRED’s Brain Week uncovers how octopuses challenge our notions of non‑human intelligence, how living human cells are being harnessed as bio‑processors, and how a novel therapy could reshape addiction treatment. These stories illustrate the rapid convergence of neuroscience, bio‑engineering, and cognitive science, suggesting that tomorrow’s computers and cures may be part biology, part technology.

Google has made Jetpack Compose 1.12 stable, with BOM 2026.08.00, new graphics APIs, richer text editing, named Grid areas, testing tools, and an AGP requirement developers need to check first.

Meta’s new Glimmer model lets anyone download and run a sizable AI locally, while its more powerful Muse Spark stays behind a proprietary API. Zuckerberg’s accompanying letter frames this move as a push for “AI for everyone,” positioning Meta as a champion of decentralized, on‑premise AI development.

In recent weeks, several U.S. water treatment facilities have reported unauthorized intrusions into their control‑system networks, with public reports tentatively linking the activity to Iranian state‑aligned actors. While the exact scope of the compromise and any operational impact remain unclear, the incidents underscore the growing vulnerability of critical‑infrastructure OT environments to nation‑state cyber threats.

Flock says its mandatory “Audit Assistance” feature already helped catch police misconduct, but the company has provided no details on how the tool actually works. Without a technical description, it’s unclear whether the system truly surfaces abuse or simply serves as a procedural checkbox for customers.

AI‑driven diagnostics are rapidly advancing, offering the chance to flag excess liver fat long before symptoms appear. By automating image analysis and integrating routine health data, these tools could enable early lifestyle or medical interventions for the more than a billion people at risk, potentially curbing the global fatty‑liver epidemic.

Ryanair will deploy Google Cloud, Workspace, and Gemini Enterprise to 35,000 employees under a five-year deal focused on operations, productivity, and resilience.

Facebook has launched a dedicated Creator Studio mobile app that integrates its AI creator assistant, offering personalized recommendations based on content style, performance metrics, audience engagement, and creator goals. By separating these tools from the main Facebook app, creators can more quickly access data‑driven insights and actionable tips—such as optimal posting times and format tweaks—to grow their audiences and streamline their workflow.

Sandbar believes that voice, not touch or gestures, is the only interface that can truly unlock the potential of AI‑powered wearables the size of a ring. By making speech the primary way users capture ideas, set reminders, and retrieve meeting summaries, the Stream ring turns everyday conversation into instant, hands‑free knowledge. This voice‑first approach could set the standard for the next generation of AI wearables.

Nvidia is partnering with six major financial firms to mobilize more than $500 billion for AI infrastructure, but the details and risk allocation still matter.

Anthropic’s unreleased AI model has made measurable headway on the Riemann hypothesis, marking the first time a generative system has pushed forward research on this 150‑year‑old conjecture. While it has not produced a proof, the model’s insights surpass what previous AI attempts have achieved, highlighting the growing role of large‑scale language models in tackling deep mathematical problems.