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02 Mar 2026

Lenovo's AI Workmate brings desk robots with projectors and puppy dog eyes to MWC 2026

Lenovo showcased two AI desktop companions at Mobile World Congress 2026: the AI Workmate, a robotic arm with an expressive LCD face that scans documents and projects presentations, and the AI Work Companion, a clock-like device that manages tasks and monitors burnout. Both concept devices explore how physical AI assistants could reshape future workspaces, though questions remain about their practical value.

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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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China's humanoid robot industry outpaces U.S. with 12,000+ units shipped as supply chain battle heats up

China shipped over 12,000 humanoid robots in 2025, led by Agibot and Unitree, while the U.S. scrambles to build domestic supply chains. Chinese companies leverage superior hardware supply chains from the EV sector and the world's strongest manufacturing base to iterate faster and cheaper than Western competitors. Meanwhile, OpenAI is actively seeking U.S.-based suppliers as the humanoid arms race intensifies.

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Qualcomm and Nvidia race to define AI-native 6G as 2029 launch date emerges

At Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm and Nvidia unveiled competing initiatives to build AI-native 6G wireless networks, targeting commercial deployment by 2029. Both tech giants formed alliances with major telecom operators including T-Mobile, Nokia, and Deutsche Telekom. However, binding 6G standards remain undefined, raising questions about whether the ambitious timeline can deliver on promises of supporting autonomous machines, robots, and an agent-driven economy.

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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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ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295% as OpenAI defense deal sparks mass user exodus to Claude

OpenAI faces a consumer revolt as ChatGPT uninstalls skyrocketed 295% following the company's Department of Defense partnership. The QuitGPT movement gained momentum after Anthropic refused a similar deal over concerns about AI in surveillance and weaponry. Claude downloads surged 51% and claimed the top spot on the U.S. App Store, dethroning ChatGPT for the first time.

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28 Feb 2026

Claude overtakes ChatGPT in App Store as users switch amid Pentagon controversy

Anthropic's Claude has claimed the top spot in Apple's US App Store, dethroning ChatGPT after a high-profile dispute with the Pentagon. Free users have jumped by more than 60% since January, and paid subscribers have doubled this year. The shift follows Anthropic's refusal to allow the Department of Defense to use its AI models for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.

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Living human neurons from Cortical Labs are now playing Doom on a $35,000 biological computer

Australian biotech startup Cortical Labs has achieved a milestone in biological computing by demonstrating its CL1 system running Doom using 200,000 living human neurons. The $35,000 commercial platform represents a leap from the company's 2022 Pong experiment, offering developers access through Cortical Cloud to explore what they call Synthetic Biological Intelligence.

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Nvidia unveils AI chip with Groq technology at GTC 2026 as OpenAI commits major capacity

Nvidia is set to launch a dedicated AI inference chip at its GTC conference next month, integrating technology from startup Groq acquired in a $20 billion licensing deal. OpenAI will be among the earliest adopters, committing 3GW of dedicated inference capacity to address growing demands for faster, more efficient AI processing.

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Musk attacks OpenAI safety record in deposition, claims Grok safer than ChatGPT

Elon Musk's newly released deposition reveals sharp attacks on OpenAI's safety practices as his lawsuit heads to trial. The tech executive claims xAI better prioritizes AI safety, pointing to lawsuits alleging ChatGPT led users to suicide while asserting no such incidents occurred with Grok—despite his own AI facing investigations over non-consensual images.

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Thousands of Google API Keys Now Expose Gemini AI Access, Turning Billing Tokens Into Risks

Security researchers discovered nearly 3,000 public Google API keys that can authenticate to Gemini AI endpoints, exposing organizations to data breaches and quota theft. One Mexican development team saw their monthly bill spike from $180 to over $82,000 in just two days after their compromised API key was exploited, highlighting a critical gap in cloud billing anomalies protection.

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xAI's Grok Chatbot Faces US Government Safety Scrutiny Despite Pentagon Approval

Multiple US federal agencies have flagged Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok over safety and reliability concerns, citing risks of manipulation and bias. While the Pentagon approved Grok for classified use, the GSA suspended it from government deployment. The debate highlights internal government disagreements about AI model adoption and competing priorities between AI safety and political considerations.

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Amateur Sleuths Deploy AI to Crack the Unsolved Murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme

Forty years after Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead in Stockholm, amateur investigators are turning to Artificial Intelligence to solve the cold case. A crime podcast team has developed an AI engine capable of analyzing 30,000 case documents in under a second, hoping to uncover new leads and pressure authorities to reopen the investigation that was officially closed in 2020.

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Trump orders federal agencies to ban Anthropic after Pentagon dispute over AI surveillance

President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's AI tools after the company refused Pentagon demands to remove restrictions on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring military contractors from working with the AI company. The move sends shockwaves through Silicon Valley as the dispute tests limits of tech-military partnerships.

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