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01 Mar 2026

Australia targets app stores and search engines in sweeping AI age verification crackdown

Australia's internet regulator may require app stores and search engines to block AI services lacking age verification by March 9. A Reuters review found only 9 of 50 popular AI platforms have implemented age assurance systems, while 30 show no compliance steps. The move follows Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for teenagers and reflects growing concerns about youth mental health and AI chatbot usage.

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Apple replaces Core ML with Core AI framework for iOS 27, signaling shift in AI strategy

Apple will introduce Core AI at WWDC in June, replacing its existing Core ML framework as part of iOS 27. The rebranding reflects the shift from dated machine learning terminology to modern artificial intelligence, helping developers integrate AI models into applications more effectively across Apple platforms.

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Honor Magic V6 foldable phone debuts with massive battery and ultra-slim design at MWC 2026

Honor unveiled the Magic V6 at Mobile World Congress 2026, positioning it as a direct challenger to Samsung and Google's foldables. The device packs a 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery into an 8.75mm body, making it one of the slimmest foldables available. It's the first foldable phone to run Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and features IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance—rare for folding devices.

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China's humanoid robot industry dominates supply chain as U.S. scrambles for alternatives

China shipped over 12,000 humanoid robots in 2025, led by Unitree and Agibot, while controlling critical supply chains for actuators and motors. The U.S. faces a stark reality: no American humanoid robot can function without Chinese parts. OpenAI is now hunting for domestic suppliers as the humanoid arms race between U.S. and China intensifies.

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Qualcomm and Nvidia race to define AI-native 6G as telecom industry shifts focus at MWC 2026

At Mobile World Congress 2026, Qualcomm and Nvidia announced competing initiatives to build AI-native 6G networks, with both tech giants forming alliances with major telecom operators. Despite no finalized 6G standards, the companies aim for commercial rollouts by 2029, positioning the next generation of wireless networks as essential infrastructure for physical AI applications like autonomous vehicles and robots.

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Samsung Electronics commits to AI-Driven Factories across global operations by 2030

Samsung Electronics announced plans to transform its entire global manufacturing network into AI-driven factories by 2030. The company will deploy agentic AI across the manufacturing value chain, from inbound logistics to final shipment. Digital twin simulations and specialized AI agents will optimize quality control, production workflows, and logistics while humanoid robots handle precision tasks.

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OpenAI Pentagon deal ignites feud with Anthropic as ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signed a Department of Defense contract just hours after pledging to uphold the same AI safety protections as Anthropic. The deal sparked a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls and prompted Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to call OpenAI's messaging 'straight up lies.' The conflict highlights growing tensions over AI use in surveillance and autonomous weaponry as safety concerns collide with military ambitions.

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