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These are the daily tech headlines for the week ending at Saturday, June 20, 2026. I'm Sarah Lane. Let's catch up on the news. Norway is banning generative AI tools for elementary school students, saying kids between 6 and 13 should learn core skills like reading, writing and math without relying on AI. Students 14 to 16 can only use AI under teacher supervision, but older teens can use it on their own. The Policy follows Norway's 2024 school smartphone ban, which the government says led to better grades, less bullying and fewer mental health issues among students. The UK Attorney General, Richard Hermer, has told his department to stop posting on X and making it the first UK government office to restrict use of the platform over concerns it's being used to spread disinformation, racism and incitement to violence. The move follows recent riots in Southampton and Belfast that officials believe were amplified by activity on X. India's geo platforms, the telecom and digital arm of Reliance Industries, has filed for an IPO that will issue up to 270 million shares, with proceeds helping reduce debt at its wireless subsidiary. With more than 526 million subscribers and roughly half of India's Internet market, Jio is expected to be one of the largest listings in Indian history. Amazon is walking away from Luca Guadagnino's nearly finished open AI drama called Artificial, which stars and you Garfield as Sam Altman and the filmmakers are now seeking a new distributor. The move comes months after Amazon signed a major partnership with OpenAI, raising some questions about whether the business relationship influenced the decision. Uber just got approval to buy Get Yours food delivery business in Turkey, paying $335 million in cash and taking a smaller stake in the rest of the company. The deal comes with a promise to invest $500 million in Turkey, and it's the latest sign that food delivery is consolidating around a handful of big players. And as Uber keeps expanding its global delivery network, Apple is opening iOS to third party app stores in Brazil, following an agreement with the country's competition regulator. Developers who distribute apps outside the App Store will pay a reduced 5% core technology fee, while alternative app stores and apps will still need Apple approval through a lighter review process called Notarization, similar to the system that Apple introduced in Europe under the DMA. Waymo recalled about 4,000 robo taxis after 13 separate incidents in Phoenix, Arizona and California's Bay Area, where the vehicles drove into closed highway construction zones despite cones, signs and flashing lights warning drivers away. The company has suspended all freeway service while it develops a fix, making this its second recall in just over a month and highlights how difficult construction zones are for self driving systems. A big Name is leaving Google's AI ranks John Jumper, who shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on AlphaFold, is leaving Google DeepMind 4anthropic, underscoring how fierce the competition for top AI talent has become as leading AI labs battle for researchers, Mid Journey appears to be moving beyond AI image generation, unveiling a prototype full body ultrasound scanner that can create 3D images of muscles, organs, fat and bones in about a minute. CEO David Holtz says the goal is to make preventative body scans as routine as a trip to the gym, with plans for a San Francisco Mid journey spa, though the technology is still in early stages and has only been tested on a small number of people and isn't approved for medical diagnosis. For more analysis of the tech news of the day and the week, subscribe to DailyTech News Show.com that's where you'll find show notes and links to all these headlines there as well. I'm Sarah Lane. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we'll talk to you Monday.
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Episode: Google DeepMind Loses Nobel Prize Winner John Jumper to Anthropic
Date: June 20, 2026
Hosts: Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Jenn Cutter
This episode delivers a concise roundup of the week’s most significant tech stories, focusing on global regulatory moves, major business shifts, cutting-edge AI research talent transitions, and notable developments in self-driving technology and medical imaging. The main feature is the departure of Nobel laureate John Jumper from Google DeepMind to Anthropic, highlighting intensifying competition among top AI labs.
“A big name is leaving Google’s AI ranks—John Jumper, who shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on AlphaFold, is leaving Google DeepMind for Anthropic, underscoring how fierce the competition for top AI talent has become as leading AI labs battle for researchers.” (05:01)
On John Jumper’s Move:
“A big name is leaving Google’s AI ranks—John Jumper, who shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on AlphaFold, is leaving Google DeepMind for Anthropic, underscoring how fierce the competition for top AI talent has become as leading AI labs battle for researchers.”
– Sarah Lane (05:01)
On Education and AI Tools:
“Norway is banning generative AI tools for elementary school students, saying kids between 6 and 13 should learn core skills like reading, writing and math without relying on AI.”
– Sarah Lane (02:15)
On Midjourney’s New Ambition:
“CEO David Holtz says the goal is to make preventative body scans as routine as a trip to the gym, with plans for a San Francisco Midjourney spa.”
– Sarah Lane (05:34)
This episode encapsulates the week’s global tech shifts, from regulatory decisions in Norway, the UK, and Brazil; big business plays in India and Turkey; to significant moves in AI and autonomous vehicles. The key highlight is John Jumper’s move from DeepMind to Anthropic, symbolizing a new phase in the AI research talent war. Each headline not only offers breaking news but underscores broader trends reshaping technology, innovation, and policy worldwide.