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Windows 11 Finally Lets Users Remove AI Actions from File Explorer's Right-Click Menu

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 beta build allows users to completely remove the AI Actions entry from File Explorer's context menu when all AI tools are disabled. Previously, the AI section remained visible even when disabled, creating unnecessary UI clutter. The change addresses user feedback about unwanted AI integration in the operating system.

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07 Dec 2025

Axon tests AI-powered police body cameras with facial recognition on 7,000-person watch list

Edmonton police have activated AI-powered police body cameras trained to detect faces of about 7,000 people on a high-risk watch list, marking a controversial return to facial recognition technology that Axon abandoned in 2019 over ethical concerns. The pilot project has sparked debate about privacy implications and whether real-time facial recognition has a place in policing across North America.

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IDEsaster research reveals 30+ critical flaws in AI coding tools enabling data theft and RCE

Security researchers have uncovered over 30 vulnerabilities across every major AI-powered IDE tested, including GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Visual Studio Code. The IDEsaster findings reveal how AI agents can be manipulated through prompt injection to leak sensitive data or execute malicious code, with 24 CVEs assigned and 100% of tested tools affected.

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05 Dec 2025

Meta acquires Limitless, an AI wearables startup backed by Sam Altman, to expand hardware ambitions

Meta has acquired Limitless, the AI device startup behind a $99 pendant that records conversations and transcribes them using AI. The company, which raised $33 million from Sam Altman and Andreessen Horowitz, will stop selling its hardware devices but support existing customers for a year. The move signals Meta's push beyond smart glasses into broader AI wearables as competition intensifies in the AI hardware market.

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NotebookLM's Audio Overview feature turns overlooked AI tool into productivity powerhouse

Google's NotebookLM has been quietly transforming how users digest complex information through its Audio Overview feature. This AI-powered function generates podcast-style conversational summaries from uploaded sources, with two virtual hosts actively discussing content. Now, its Interactive Mode lets users join the conversation mid-podcast to ask questions and get instant clarifications, turning the productivity tool into a personalized tutor for students, researchers, and writers.

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Samsung Ballie AI Robot Faces Another Launch Delay After Missing Summer 2025 Release Window

Samsung's much-anticipated Ballie robot has been delayed again, with no new release date announced. First shown as a prototype in 2020, the Gemini-powered AI smart robot was promised for summer 2025 but failed to materialize. Samsung says it's refining and perfecting the technology to deliver a better customer experience, but the repeated delays raise questions about the AI home robot's readiness for market.

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Meta signs AI deals with news publishers to power chatbot with real-time information

Meta has struck commercial AI data agreements with CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and other publishers to deliver real-time news through Meta AI. The multiyear deals compensate publishers for content use while providing links to drive traffic. This marks a significant shift after Meta abandoned Facebook's News tab in 2024 and stopped paying publishers in 2022.

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Anthropic launches AI Interviewer tool to collect user feedback on how people actually use AI

Anthropic unveiled its Interviewer tool, an AI-powered chatbot that conducts adaptive interviews to understand how people integrate AI into their work. The research pilot program runs for a week, with early findings showing 86% of professionals believe AI saves time, though concerns about job identity and data security persist among creative and scientific professionals.

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Google and Replit partnership expands to bring vibe coding to enterprise customers

Google Cloud and Replit announced a multi-year partnership to scale AI coding for enterprise clients, challenging competitors like Anthropic and Cursor. Replit, which tripled its valuation to $3 billion after a $250 million funding round in September, will deepen integration with Google Cloud services and AI models. The collaboration aims to make vibe coding accessible beyond traditional developers.

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AI robots and humanoid robots take center stage at Tokyo's International Robot Exhibition

Over 670 companies gathered at Tokyo's International Robot Exhibition to showcase AI robots and humanoid robots designed for disaster response and workplace tasks. Kawasaki Heavy Industries demonstrated its Kaleido humanoid performing fire extinguishing and rescue operations, while other exhibitors displayed robots addressing labor shortages through autonomous movement and remote control capabilities.

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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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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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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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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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