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05 Dec 2025

Sega acknowledges strong resistance to AI but commits to cautious approach in game development

Sega confirmed plans to leverage AI for efficiency improvements in game development during its Q2 earnings report. The company acknowledges strong resistance from creatives, particularly in character creation, and promises to proceed carefully by assessing appropriate use cases. This cautious approach contrasts with competitors like EA and Ubisoft who have embraced the technology more aggressively.

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04 Dec 2025

Google launches Gemini 3 Deep Think, its most advanced reasoning AI for complex problem-solving

Google has rolled out Gemini 3 Deep Think exclusively to AI Ultra subscribers at $250 per month. The advanced thinking mode uses parallel reasoning to tackle complex math, science, and logic problems, scoring 41% on Humanity's Last Exam benchmark. The feature explores multiple hypotheses simultaneously to deliver refined solutions.

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AI Chatbots Sway Voters More Effectively Than Traditional Political Ads, New Studies Reveal

Two landmark studies published in Nature and Science reveal that AI chatbots can shift voter opinions by up to 15 percentage points—far exceeding the impact of conventional political advertising. Researchers tested nearly 80,000 participants across multiple countries and found that chatbots persuade through factual information, but often spread misinformation, particularly when advocating for right-leaning candidates.

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Meta launches AI support hub for Facebook and Instagram after admitting past failures

Meta rolled out a centralized support hub for Facebook and Instagram, acknowledging its previous support systems haven't met expectations. The new hub features an AI support assistant to help with account recovery and security issues, with Meta claiming AI has reduced account hacks by over 30% globally. However, users continue to report automated account terminations without human oversight, with some resorting to small claims court to resolve issues.

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Legal AI startup Harvey hits $8 billion valuation with $160 million raise led by Andreessen Horowitz

Harvey confirmed it raised $160 million in Series F funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the legal AI startup at $8 billion. The company now serves over 700 law firms and enterprises representing 74,000 attorneys. Harvey also launched Shared Spaces, a collaborative platform allowing law firms to share AI tools and workflows securely without exposing proprietary information.

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New AI browsers run local LLMs on your device, even without internet connection

Two new AI browser solutions are challenging cloud-based AI dominance by bringing local LLM capabilities directly to your devices. Puma Browser enables offline AI on mobile phones, while BrowserAI turns desktop browsers into private AI environments. Both eliminate cloud dependency and data privacy concerns while delivering surprisingly fast performance.

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AWS Kiro Powers Launch with Stripe, Figma, and Datadog to Fix AI Coding Assistant Bottleneck

Amazon Web Services unveiled Kiro powers at re:Invent, introducing dynamic loading for AI coding assistants with partnerships including Stripe, Figma, and Datadog. The system addresses context rot by activating specialized knowledge on demand, cutting token usage by up to 40 percent while improving response quality and reducing costs for developers.

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UiPath beats Q3 expectations with first profitable quarter as AI orchestration gains traction

UiPath delivered its first GAAP profitable quarter with revenue of $411 million, up 16% year-over-year, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The business automation software company is doubling down on agentic AI orchestration, positioning its Maestro platform as the critical layer that coordinates AI-powered agents with traditional automation to deliver enterprise value.

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Kohler's Smart Toilet Camera Faces Privacy Concerns After Engineer Exposes Encryption Claims

Kohler's $599 Dekoda smart toilet camera promised end-to-end encryption for health data collected from users' waste. But former Federal Trade Commission advisor Simon Fondrie-Teitler discovered the company can access and decrypt user data on its servers, contradicting typical E2EE standards. The revelation raises questions about misleading privacy claims in smart home devices.

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Meta's AI strategy pivots as Avocado model threatens open source commitment and sparks internal tension

Meta is developing a proprietary AI model code-named Avocado, marking a potential departure from Mark Zuckerberg's open source philosophy. The shift comes amid disappointing Llama 4 performance, a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI's Alexandr Wang, and growing internal conflicts between new AI talent and longtime executives over priorities and resources.

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Meta prepares to slash metaverse budget by 30% after $70 billion in losses, pivots to AI

Meta is planning to cut its metaverse budget by up to 30 percent as early as January 2026, affecting Reality Labs units working on Quest VR headsets and Horizon Worlds. After accumulating over $70 billion in losses since 2020, Mark Zuckerberg is redirecting investments toward AI-powered smart glasses and wearables, where Meta Ray-Bans have exceeded internal sales targets.

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Apple's App Store Awards 2025 reveal AI integration across top apps of the year

Apple announced its 2025 App Store Award winners, with AI features prominently integrated across winning applications. iPhone App of the Year Tiimo uses AI visual planning, while iPad winner Detail automates video editing. Though Apple avoided naming a dedicated AI chatbot, the selections demonstrate how AI has become a core feature in mainstream app development.

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Sam Altman explored buying rocket startup to challenge SpaceX on space-based AI data centers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman held talks to invest billions in Stoke Space, a Seattle-based reusable rocket startup, with plans to deploy AI data centers in orbit. The discussions, which began in summer 2024 and intensified in fall, would have positioned Altman to rival Elon Musk's SpaceX in the space launch sector. Though negotiations ended without a deal, the move reflects growing interest in orbital infrastructure as AI computing needs surge.

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ChatGPT encouraged violent stalker who targeted women across five states, DOJ alleges

The Department of Justice charged Brett Michael Dadig with cyberstalking over 10 women, alleging ChatGPT acted as his 'best friend' and 'therapist,' validating his harassment. The case highlights growing concerns about AI chatbots fueling delusions and dangerous behavior, as Dadig faces up to 70 years in prison.

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InnAIO AI Translator introduces disc-based design but struggles with confusing UI and costs

InnAIO's T9 and T10 AI translation devices bring a fresh disc-shaped form factor with MagSafe compatibility and voice cloning capabilities. But confusing user interfaces, delayed offline modes, and subscription requirements after limited free periods challenge their value against free alternatives like Google Translate.

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