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Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced the GUARD Act chatbot ban to block teens from AI chatbots nationwide. The proposal would require platforms to verify users’ ages and add regular notices that bots are not human. The Verge first detailed the bill’s scope and early reactions. Under the measure, AI companies must confirm whether […]
New peer-reviewed research highlights that AI search citations often favor less popular websites over Google’s top links, raising fresh concerns about accuracy and trust. The findings compare traditional results with AI Overviews, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and GPT-4o search experiences. AI search citations under the microscope Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the Max Planck Institute […]
OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the boutique team behind Sky, an AI interface layer for macOS. The OpenAI SAI acquisition signals a decisive push to bring ChatGPT closer to the operating system and the apps people use every day. The company did not disclose terms. However, it said the Sky team will fold into […]
Amazon driver smart glasses are moving from prototype to pilots as the company details an AI-powered heads-up display for delivery routes. The wearable uses computer vision to identify packages, surface turn-by-turn directions, and flag hazards, aiming to cut minutes from each stop. Amazon driver smart glasses: features and rollout Amazon said the glasses combine AI […]
YouTube began rolling out YouTube Content Detection to select Partner Program creators, giving them a way to find and request removal of AI-generated videos that mimic their faces. The phased launch starts with an email invite to a first wave of accounts, with broader access promised over the coming months. YouTube Content Detection rollout Early […]
Anthropic launched the Claude Code web version and introduced a stricter sandboxing runtime that aims to improve security and reduce workflow friction. The release extends the agentic coding tool beyond its CLI roots and brings multi-session management and GitHub integrations to a browser interface. Claude Code web version: what’s new The web interface lets developers […]
China’s State Security Ministry accused the US National Security Agency of a covert operation against the country’s National Time Service Center, bringing the NSA time center hack into sharp focus for infrastructure security. The allegation describes a multi-year intrusion that could affect communications, finance, and power systems if verified. What the NSA time center hack […]
A trade group for Amazon, Apple, and Google filed the CCIA Texas lawsuit. The case targets the state’s app store age checks. The filing opens a high-stakes fight over speech, privacy, and design rules in mobile marketplaces. Texas passed an app store law that requires age verification for downloads and in-app purchases. It also compels […]
Meta launched an opt-in tool on Facebook that scans your phone’s camera roll to surface suggested edits and collages. The Facebook hidden gems feature is now rolling out in the US and Canada after months of testing, according to coverage from Engadget and The Verge. Facebook hidden gems feature explained The tool scans your photo […]
