US Firms Try DeepSeek as Silicon Valley AI Costs Rise

US firms are testing China’s DeepSeek as Silicon Valley AI costs rise, raising questions about savings, data residency, and risk.
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Malicious WhatsApp, Slack Alerts Could Have Exposed Millions of Android Users

SafeBreach found a now-fixed Gemini Android flaw that let malicious WhatsApp and Slack alerts manipulate AI responses and tools.
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Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge for Office Workers

Microsoft showed Project Solara concept devices at Build 2026, including a wearable AI badge for office workers using AI agents.
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Nvidia, Microsoft Launch RTX Spark PCs for AI Agents

Nvidia and Microsoft unveiled RTX Spark Windows PCs built for local AI agents, with systems expected from major PC makers this fall.
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Meta Adds Paid Subscription Tiers Across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

Meta is launching paid tiers for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp while testing new AI, creator, and business subscriptions.
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ClickUp Cuts 22% of Staff as CEO Pushes AI-First ‘100x Org’ Model

ClickUp cut 22% of its staff, with CEO Zeb Evans framing the layoffs as part of an AI restructuring focused on 100x output.
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WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questions

Researchers allege that WhatsApp’s local storage on macOS and iOS may raise privacy concerns, though experts dispute the broader claim.
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Microsoft Launches New Surface AI PCs for Business Buyers

Microsoft launched new Surface for Business PCs with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, AI features, 5G options, and enterprise security tools.
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Google Workspace Icons Get New Look on Android, iOS, and Web

Google’s gradient Workspace icons are rolling out across Android, iOS, and web, giving Gmail, Drive, Docs, Calendar, and more a cleaner look.
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