China Warns of Claude Code ‘Backdoor’ Security Risk

China warned organizations to remove certain Claude Code versions over alleged backdoor risks, while Anthropic called the feature anti-abuse protection.
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Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: What to Know Before Installing

Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit is back after selling out. Here’s who should use it, who should skip it, and what to check first.
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OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 after a US security review, raising new questions for enterprise AI access, safeguards, and governance.
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Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Exposes Age Verification Gap

Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces scrutiny after testers found major platforms did not ask for age proof.
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Google Search Uploads Can Train AI Unless You Opt Out

Google Search uploads may be used to train AI unless users opt out, raising privacy and data governance concerns for businesses.
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AI Jobs Rise 16% in India’s IT Sector as Overall Listings Fall

AI hiring in India’s IT sector rose 16% in June, outpacing broader IT recruitment as companies shift toward specialized talent.
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New Chrome Update Fixes 382 Security Bugs Across Desktop, Mobile

Google released a Chrome update addressing 382 security bugs, including sandbox-escape risks. Users and IT teams should update quickly.
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Getty Scraps $3.7B Shutterstock Merger After UK Curbs

Getty is scrapping its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators required Shutterstock to sell its editorial business.
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New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking Credentials

LayerX found that BioShocking could trick AI browsers into leaking credentials by disguising malicious prompts as game rules.
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Samsung Drops Galaxy Z Fold 8 Teasers With a New Shape

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 teasers point to a wider foldable design, but specs, pricing, and launch timing remain unconfirmed.
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