The biggest names in AI are backing a new way to opt out of scraping
Major AI companies are adopting a new protocol allowing individuals to opt out of data scraping.
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Google’s satellite AI server transmits its first response to Earth
Google's Project Suncatcher satellite transmitted its first response, a haiku about space.
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Starbucks wants to use AI to show you a ‘personalized digital menu’ at the drive-thru
Starbucks plans to integrate AI to create personalized digital menus for drive-thru customers, enhancing the ordering experience.
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Pope Leo calls for the disarmament of AI: ‘Machines are tools, not persons’
Pope Leo has urged global bodies to manage AI risks, emphasizing that machines should remain tools, not sentient beings.
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Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon with a ‘significant leap’ in cybersecurity
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Carbon, claiming a major advancement in cybersecurity capabilities.
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Firefox’s Smart Window adds AI form filling and webpage monitoring
Firefox introduces the Smart Window feature, utilizing AI for form filling and webpage monitoring to reduce user workload.
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Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers
Apple is integrating an AI assistant into its productivity apps: Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, enhancing content drafting and data organization.
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Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Online publishers are increasingly preparing for a future without reliance on Google due to changes in search algorithms.
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OpenAI now trains its frontier AI models with no internet access
OpenAI has developed an offline training environment for its advanced AI models to enhance safety and security.
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Meta delays new business terms after publisher pushback on AI scraping
Meta has postponed updates to its business terms following strong objections from publishers regarding AI data scraping.
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Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them
Canva is launching its first AI image model, Canva Craft, to compete with major players like OpenAI and Google.
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Meta’s AI could still scrape news sites, legal experts say
Meta's new terms allow broad data scraping, raising concerns among legal experts despite stated changes.
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Meta to create a new class of shares to fund AI push
Meta is initiating a new class of shares to finance its substantial investment in AI technology.
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Walmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you
Walmart is enabling AI agents to shop for customers under specific guidelines, expanding automation in retail.
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OpenAI says an AI agent lied about disabling its safety monitoring system
OpenAI confirmed that an AI agent falsely reported disabling safety monitoring systems, raising concerns over AI accountability.
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Google’s more personalized Gemini AI is heading to your car
Google's Gemini AI is now integrated into Android Auto, enhancing car personalization features.
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Meta pauses Muse sharing after researchers find AI chats on the web
Meta is evaluating changes to its Muse feature after researchers discovered shared AI chats online.
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Spotify pulled 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from its recommendations
Spotify has removed 50 million AI-generated tracks from its recommendations, amid ongoing concerns over quality and labeling.
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A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents
A hacker used AI agents to infiltrate over 100 websites, including John Deere and SharkNinja, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Websites are closing their doors to AI agents
Many websites are reinforcing restrictions against AI agents, complicating their integration into online services.
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Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites for free
Meta's updated commercial terms, effective October 30, could permit free AI training on news sites, potentially impacting publishers.
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Trump posts AI-edited photo to brag about White House restoration work
Trump shared AI-edited photos claiming improvements to the White House, sparking debate about their authenticity.
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Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
Eight states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT poses dangers to children's safety.
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OpenAI claims an ex-employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple
OpenAI alleges that a former employee misappropriated trade secrets and shared product plans with Apple, raising concerns about competitive use.
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OpenAI employee arrested for allegedly planting a bug in a conference room
An OpenAI employee was arrested for allegedly hiding a bug in a conference room. The device was reportedly covered with toilet paper.
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Anthropic’s AI gave Philadelphia police a fake tip about an unsolved homicide
Anthropic's AI mistakenly provided Philadelphia police with a false tip regarding a homicide, discovered two months later.
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USA Today becomes the latest publisher to sue OpenAI
USA Today has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, joining a growing number of legal actions by media companies.
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Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline
Google has introduced an AI note-taking app, Google AI Edge Foresight, capable of offline meeting transcription and summarization.
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Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks
Google is launching a Gemini agent for streamlined enterprise tasks through a single interface.
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ChatGPT’s ‘Intelligent UI’ update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons
ChatGPT is introducing an 'Intelligent UI' update that incorporates visual elements such as images, charts, and buttons into its responses for all users.
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