An AI Store Manager Helped Fire a Human Worker: Here’s What Went Wrong

An AI store manager recommended firing a worker after repeated lateness, revealing both the potential and limits of using AI agents to manage employees.
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OpenAI Launches Computer History for ChatGPT and Codex on Mac

OpenAI’s Computer History turns Mac activity into searchable memories. See how it works, who can use it, and the privacy and security risks.
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Apple Maps Ads Launch in the US and Canada: What Businesses Need to Know

Apple Maps ads are now available to eligible businesses in the US and Canada. Learn where they appear, who qualifies, and how campaigns and credits work.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says Open-Weight AI Won’t Decentralize Power

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues that open-weight AI alone cannot decentralize power while advanced chips and compute remain concentrated.
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Google Makes Visible Gemini Watermarks Optional for AI Images, Videos and Music

Google now lets Gemini users disable visible AI watermarks while keeping invisible SynthID markers and C2PA credentials embedded for transparency.
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WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders

WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption.
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White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models

White House officials may expand voluntary AI safety reviews to powerful open models, raising new questions about security, competition, and compliance.
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Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID

Microsoft is reportedly phasing out SMS and voice authentication in Entra ID. See the claimed deadlines and what IT administrators should do next.
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UK Considers Tighter DNA Screening Rules Over AI Bioweapon Risks

The UK is considering tighter synthetic DNA screening and AI research controls to reduce biological threats without hindering legitimate research.
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Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera

Honor’s Robot Phone pairs a 200MP moving gimbal camera with flagship Android hardware, but its price and mechanical design bring trade-offs.
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