Google has launched Mixboard, an AI-powered mood board app that competes with Pinterest's collage feature. Available as a public beta in the U.S. via Google Labs, Mixboard allows users to create mood boards using text prompts and AI-generated images, leveraging Google's new image editing model, Nano Banana.

Mixboard caters to user demand for Nano Banana by incorporating it in its own product, which it suggests could be used to brainstorm ideas involving home decor and design, event themes, DIY projects, and more, with both images and text. Users can edit images, combine them, and regenerate images to get more ideas. The AI can also generate text based on the images on users’ boards.

Mixboard can be accessed at labs.google/mixboard, with a Discord community available for users. The app is similar to other collage-making tools, such as Pinterest's Shuffles, Landing, and Verse.

A man in his forties has been arrested in West Sussex, U.K., in connection with the ransomware attack that disrupted several European airports. The attack, which began on Friday, targeted check-in systems provided by Collins Aerospace, causing delays at airports including Brussels, Berlin, Dublin, and London’s Heathrow. The suspect was arrested under the Computer Misuse Act and released on conditional bail.

RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, confirmed that the cyberattack involved ransomware and affected check-in software on customer-specific networks. Airports and airlines resorted to manual check-ins, leading to flight delays and cancellations.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover further details about the incident and the individuals involved.

Spotify has announced direct integration with popular desktop DJ software including rekordbox, Serato, and djay. This feature allows Premium users to access their entire Spotify library and playlists within these programs, streamlining the process of creating sets and blending tracks.

The integration is available in 51 global markets and follows the recent introduction of track-to-track transitions for Premium users. Spotify has also launched support for lossless music streaming, the ability for free users to select and play songs, and new smart filters.

This update aims to give users more creative control over their music sets, making it easier to create unique and personalized mixes using Spotify's vast music catalog.

California State Senator Scott Wiener is championing a new AI safety bill, SB 53, which requires leading AI labs to publish safety reports for their most capable AI models. This bill focuses on AI's potential to contribute to human deaths, cyberattacks, and chemical weapons. Unlike the previous bill, SB 1047, SB 53 emphasizes transparency and self-reporting rather than liability.

The bill has garnered support from companies like Anthropic and aims to create protected channels for employees to report safety concerns. It also establishes CalCompute, a state-operated cloud computing cluster for AI research. Senator Wiener believes states must lead on AI safety due to the federal government's inaction.

While some argue that AI regulation should be left to the federal government, Wiener emphasizes the importance of holding Silicon Valley accountable. He views SB 53 as a way to promote innovation while mitigating catastrophic risks associated with AI. The bill is currently awaiting Governor Newsom's signature.