OpenAI Backs California Bill Requiring Age Checks and Safety Audits for Teen AI

OpenAI is backing California SB 1119, which would require age checks, safety protections, and audits for AI companion chatbots used by minors.
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Google TV Streamer Jumps to $150 as Component Costs Rise

Google raises the TV Streamer price to $149.99 as component costs rise, changing how it compares with Roku, Amazon and Walmart streaming alternatives.
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ChatGPT for Healthcare Adds Epic Integration for Patient Records

OpenAI is connecting ChatGPT for Healthcare to supported Epic EHR systems, giving clinicians read-only access to patient records and medical data.
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Walmart Accused of Creating Voiceprints From Customer Service Calls

Two Illinois customers allege Walmart created voiceprints from service calls without obtaining consent required under the state’s biometric privacy law.
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Anthropic’s Reported $35B Lambda Deal Puts Nvidia at the Center

Anthropic reportedly signed a $35 billion Lambda cloud deal tied to a Texas data center leased by Nvidia and developed by Hut 8 for Claude computing capacity.
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Apple-OpenAI Fight Escalates With New MacBook Evidence

Apple says evidence from a former engineer’s MacBook strengthens its trade secret case against OpenAI as the companies clash over AI hardware and hiring.
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Apple After Tim Cook: John Ternus Inherits an AI and Hardware Test

John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO after Tim Cook, inheriting challenges involving artificial intelligence, hardware costs, services, and supply chains.
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OpenAI’s SB Energy Warrants Are Valued at $5.5 Billion

OpenAI holds SB Energy warrants valued at $5.5 billion as the SoftBank-backed developer pursues an IPO and expands its data center ties to Nvidia.
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No Friday Pre-Orders This Year: Apple May Shift iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Out of Respect for 9/11

Apple could move iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to Saturday, Sept. 12, while its foldable iPhone and cheaper iPhone 18 models may arrive later.
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No Friday Pre-Orders This Year: Apple May Shift iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Out of Respect for 9/11

Apple could move iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to Saturday, Sept. 12, while its foldable iPhone and cheaper iPhone 18 models may arrive later.
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