Adobe introduced new AI-powered editing tools with the Photoshop 27.10 update. Users can modify images through natural-language prompts and guide edits with masks or visual markups. The release also adds the AI Assisted Editor in beta, bringing Firefly tools directly into Photoshop.helpx.adobe.com ↗
The U.S. Department of War added OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil to its secure generative-AI platform, GenAI.mil. Accredited at Impact Level 5, the system supports planning, policy, logistics and administrative work through chat, file analysis, projects and custom GPTs. It is designed to scale to more than three million personnel.war.gov ↗
The WHO Regional Office for Europe published its first Knowledge Community report on the responsible use of AI in health systems. Drawing on experts from 105 countries, the report identifies fragmented and biased data, unclear accountability and gaps in AI literacy as major barriers. It recommends measuring progress through governance, validation and workforce readiness rather than deployment speed.who.int ↗
TikTok published its annual Songs of the Summer list covering global and U.S. music trends for 2026. Katy Perry’s 2011 song “The One That Got Away” topped the global list after appearing in more than 42 million TikTok videos generating over 55 billion views. Its resurgence on the platform also helped return the track to the Billboard Global 200.newsroom.tiktok.com ↗
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs established a new Cyber Security Policy Division in response to growing cyber threats. The division will promote the rule of law and international rule-making in cyberspace, strengthen coordination with allies and support attack deterrence and cybersecurity capacity-building in partner countries.mofa.go.jp ↗
John Ternus has officially succeeded Tim Cook as Apple CEO after Cook’s more than 14 years in the role. Effective September 1, Ternus will lead Apple’s product and technology strategy, while Cook remains with the company as executive chairman. Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and most recently served as senior vice president of Hardware Engineering.apple.com ↗
Nissan and Honda have agreed to jointly develop core electronic control units and software for their next-generation software-defined vehicles. The companies will standardize in-vehicle operating systems, middleware, and vehicle-control software to reduce development costs and accelerate innovation. The shared technology is expected to appear in next-generation vehicles from both brands starting in fiscal 2029.global.honda ↗
