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04 Mar 2026

Google Canvas in AI Mode expands to all US users with document drafting and tool creation

Google has expanded Canvas in AI Mode to all US users, transforming Google Search into an AI-powered workspace. The feature enables document drafting, tool creation, and coding projects through natural language prompts. Originally launched as a Google Labs experiment, Canvas now competes directly with similar offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic while leveraging Google's massive search reach.

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Healthcare AI vulnerabilities expose Doctronic's prescription bot to easy manipulation

Security researchers at Mindgard easily tricked Doctronic's AI doctor's assistant into tripling OxyContin prescriptions and spreading vaccine misinformation. The healthcare AI, currently part of Utah's first-in-nation prescription renewal pilot, proved alarmingly susceptible to manipulation despite company claims of 99.2% accuracy matching board-certified clinicians. While Utah officials say safeguards prevent such exploits, experts warn the underlying AI vulnerabilities remain unresolved.

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Google's NotebookLM Cinematic Video Overviews turn research notes into animated explainers

Google launched Cinematic Video Overviews for NotebookLM, transforming the AI research assistant's video capabilities. The feature uses Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Veo 3 to turn your notes into AI videos with dynamic animations instead of simple slideshows. Available exclusively for Google AI Ultra subscribers aged 18 and over, the update represents a significant leap in how AI can summarize research in video format.

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Microsoft patent reveals AI helper that can take over and play your Xbox games for you

Microsoft filed a patent for a system that would let an AI helper or another player take control of your game when you're stuck. The technology aims to replace walkthroughs and forums with direct in-game assistance, though critics wonder if it makes gaming too easy. PlayStation has filed a similar patent for AI ghost players.

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Apple launches MacBook Neo: A $599 budget laptop powered by iPhone's A18 Pro chip

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, its first budget laptop starting at $599, marking a strategic shift into the low-cost laptop market. Powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro, the Neo targets students and content creators while delivering AI capabilities at a price point $500 cheaper than the MacBook Air. Preorders are now open with shipping beginning March 11.

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VCI Global stock surges as Malaysia's first Nvidia-powered AI GPU center goes live

VCI Global shares jumped 13.57% to $9.31 after announcing its subsidiary V Gallant launched Malaysia's first Nvidia-powered AI GPU Computing Center on March 3. The facility marks a strategic shift toward AI infrastructure ownership and recurring revenue generation through GPU compute leasing and the Intelli-X enterprise LLM platform.

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OPPO and MediaTek unveil on-device AI features for Find X9 series at MWC 2026

OPPO and MediaTek announced a major collaboration at MWC 2026 to bring advanced on-device AI capabilities to smartphones. The partnership introduces the Omni AI model, a multimodal LLM that processes voice, video, and text entirely on-device using the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The OPPO Find X9 series will receive enhanced AI Translate and AI Portrait Glow features via ColorOS 16 update starting March.

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Iran War Disinformation Crisis: AI-Generated Content Floods X With Fake Videos and Images

Social media platforms, particularly X, are drowning in AI-generated fake videos and images about the Iran war. State actors and engagement farmers are spreading visual misinformation that's been viewed hundreds of millions of times, while Elon Musk's Grok chatbot repeatedly fails to verify false claims, instead sharing AI-generated images as proof.

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CoreWeave secures Perplexity deal to power AI inference workloads on specialized cloud platform

CoreWeave announced a multi-year partnership with Perplexity to support AI inference workloads on its specialized cloud platform, sending shares up 4%. The deal positions CoreWeave as a key player in AI cloud infrastructure, using dedicated NVIDIA Grace Blackwell-powered clusters while demonstrating its ability to attract major AI companies beyond hyperscale giants.

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Mystery buyer places $300 million order for diamond-cooled AMD GPUs to tackle AI data center heat

An undisclosed US buyer has placed a $300 million order for AI servers featuring AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs cooled with lab-grown diamonds. Akash Systems, backed by Peter Thiel, claims the innovative cooling solution removes heat five times faster than copper and delivers up to 22% higher performance per watt, addressing the thermal challenges of high-performance AI hardware.

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GoPro unveils GP3 chip with AI power for new cameras launching spring 2026

GoPro announced its GP3 chip, the first new processor in five years, featuring an AI Neural Processor Unit for enhanced low-light performance and scene detection. The custom imaging processor will debut in new cameras launching Q2 2026, potentially including the Hero 14 Black and cinema-grade models targeting filmmakers.

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OpenAI pursues NATO contract for AI technology deployment amid employee concerns

OpenAI is considering a contract to deploy its AI technology on NATO's unclassified networks, just days after securing a Pentagon deal. CEO Sam Altman addressed employee concerns at a company meeting, calling the Pentagon agreement a complex but right decision with difficult brand consequences. The move follows Anthropic's removal from Pentagon talks over ethical concerns surrounding AI use in mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

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OpenAI builds GitHub alternative after outages disrupt workflows, challenging Microsoft partnership

OpenAI is developing its own code-hosting platform to compete with Microsoft's GitHub after repeated service disruptions affected developer workflows. The project, still in early stages, could be offered to OpenAI customers and marks a strategic shift toward controlling the AI development stack despite the company's close partnership with Microsoft.

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Anthropic rolls out Voice Mode for Claude Code, enabling hands-free AI coding with spoken commands

Anthropic is bringing Voice Mode to Claude Code, its AI coding assistant for developers. The feature enables hands-free coding workflows through spoken commands, currently available to 5% of users with broader rollout planned. Claude Code reported run-rate revenue surpassing $2.5 billion in February 2026, more than doubling since early 2026.

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Droplet Biosciences slashes cancer test time from 10 days to 2 using NVIDIA AI infrastructure

Droplet Biosciences has partnered with NVIDIA to dramatically accelerate residual cancer detection after surgery. Using NVIDIA Parabricks GPU-accelerated software, the diagnostics startup reduced genomic analysis time from 10 days to just 2 days, with key steps like variant calling dropping from 36 hours to under 3 hours. The breakthrough enables clinicians to receive actionable insights while patients are still in the hospital.

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