Anthropic seeks clarity on Australia's intellectual property rules to facilitate AI model training and data-centre investments, conditional on a stable copyright framework. The Australian government faces pressure from artists to reject free use proposals for AI, complicating potential reforms and Anthropic's market entry strategy.

Pulsenmore joins Israel's Healthcare AI Regulatory Sandbox to enhance its home ultrasound platform with AI, aiming to improve physician efficiency and patient access. The program, supported by the Israel Innovation Authority and Ministry of Health, will help develop AI that identifies ultrasound parameters, streamlining review processes amidst physician shortages.

Tesla steps up its AI game with a new autonomous cleaning robot for its Cybercab and Robotaxi fleet, revealed in a Texas permit filing. This initiative aligns with broader plans to scale robotics, repurpose Fremont facilities for Optimus robot production, and enhance AI-driven operations across Tesla's ecosystem, including collaborations with Anthropic.

Xiaohongshu, China's leading travel discovery app, dominates domestic tourism by guiding users toward authentic experiences through user-generated content. With 350 million monthly active users, it may seek a Hong Kong IPO by late 2026, despite concerns over overtourism and influencer-driven recommendations.

Australia is launching a digital border system using biometric data to expedite travel and enhance security ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The $56 million project will replace paper cards with digital declarations, rolling out nationwide over 12 to 18 months, starting with a webform and expanding to mobile apps.

The case against Tait, accused of producing child abuse material, intensified after his arrest by Australian authorities, culminating in the public release of his identity. The investigation, dubbed Operation Moonbi, has uncovered offenses across multiple childcare facilities, involving 136 victims and prompting the lifting of a non-publication order for better outreach.

Sam Chatto, a member of the British royal family, has announced his engagement to fellow artist Eleanor Ekserdjian, with a spring 2027 wedding planned. The couple, having met at the University of Edinburgh, share strong artistic backgrounds and have been dating since 2021, receiving the blessing of King Charles.

Netflix is set to introduce MAPPA’s "Banana Fish" in North America, France, and Ireland on August 12, 2026, featuring exclusive English and French voice dubs. This marks Netflix’s first official English dub for the title, moving away from the controversial AI-generated dubs used by Prime Video last year.

Singapore’s PDPC proposes tailored AI-specific data usage notices to replace generic privacy statements, aiming to clarify data ingestion and use in AI training. The proposal, led by Commissioner Denise Wong, follows a public consultation and addresses the evolving privacy risks posed by AI-enabled devices like smart glasses and palm-scanning payments.

BN secured a commanding win in Johor’s state election, taking 48 of 56 seats and dealing a significant blow to Anwar Ibrahim’s PH coalition. This victory tightens BN's hold on the state and could signal a shift in Malaysia's political landscape ahead of future elections.