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ChatGPT Health promises personalized medical insights, but experts warn of serious risks

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, allowing users to connect medical records and fitness apps for AI-driven health advice. But independent testing reveals troubling inaccuracies—one journalist received an F grade for heart health that doctors called baseless. With 230 million people already seeking health guidance from ChatGPT weekly, experts question whether the benefits outweigh the risks of misinformation and data privacy concerns.

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ChatGPT Health promises personalized medical insights, but experts warn of serious risks

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Nearly 200 AI Apps on App Store Expose Millions of User Records in Massive Security Breach

Security firm CovertLabs has uncovered a widespread security crisis affecting nearly 200 apps on Apple's App Store, with AI apps dominating the list of offenders. The Firehound project reveals that Chat & Ask AI by Codeway alone has exposed over 406 million records from 18 million users, including chat histories, email addresses, and phone numbers—all accessible to anyone who knows where to look.

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Nearly 200 AI Apps on App Store Expose Millions of User Records in Massive Security Breach

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Moonshot AI valuation surges to $4.8 billion as Chinese AI startup closes fresh funding round

Alibaba-backed AI startup Moonshot AI is closing a funding round valuing it at $4.8 billion, up $500 million from December. The surge follows successful Hong Kong IPOs by rival Chinese AI firms MiniMax and Zhipu, which raised over $1 billion combined and sparked investor interest in China's AI Tigers.

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Moonshot AI valuation surges to $4.8 billion as Chinese AI startup closes fresh funding round

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OpenAI confirms first AI device launch for 2026, and leaked reports suggest it could be earbuds

OpenAI is preparing to launch its first hardware device in the second half of 2026, with recent leaks pointing to AI-powered earbuds codenamed Sweet Pea. The company's Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane confirmed the timeline at Davos, while reports suggest OpenAI aims to ship 40 to 50 million units in the first year through Foxconn manufacturing.

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OpenAI confirms first AI device launch for 2026, and leaked reports suggest it could be earbuds

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Google's Gemini Answer Now Feature Skips Deep Thinking for Faster Answers on Simple Queries

Google rolled out the Answer Now feature for Gemini, allowing users to bypass in-depth reasoning on Pro and Thinking models for instant replies to simple queries. The button appears next to the spinning status indicator and works across Android, iOS, and web platforms for both free and paid accounts, giving users control over response speed without switching models.

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Google's Gemini Answer Now Feature Skips Deep Thinking for Faster Answers on Simple Queries

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Professors develop custom AI teaching assistants to reshape how universities approach generative AI

Professors at Barnard College and George Washington University are creating custom AI teaching assistants to help students learn academic writing and research skills. Benjamin Breyer spent two years developing Althea, a chatbot trained on his lectures and student work, securing $30,000 in grants. These educators aim to teach critical and effective AI use while mitigating biases found in commercial AI tools like ChatGPT.

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Professors develop custom AI teaching assistants to reshape how universities approach generative AI

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OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT for free and Go tier users as it shifts monetization strategy

OpenAI announced it will begin testing advertisements inside ChatGPT for US users on free and $8-per-month Go tiers. The move reverses CEO Sam Altman's 2024 stance calling ads a "last resort." Banner ads will appear at the bottom of answers when relevant sponsored products or services match conversation topics, while Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscribers remain ad-free.

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OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT for free and Go tier users as it shifts monetization strategy

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Microsoft Copilot vulnerability allowed single-click data theft through URL manipulation

Cybersecurity researchers at Varonis Threat Labs uncovered a Reprompt attack that exploited Microsoft Copilot through specially crafted URLs, enabling theft of sensitive user data with just one click. The prompt injection attack bypassed security guardrails by abusing the 'q' URL parameter, allowing malicious actors to exfiltrate personal information even after the chat window closed. Microsoft has patched the flaw affecting Copilot Personal, though enterprise users of Microsoft 365 Copilot were not impacted.

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Microsoft Copilot vulnerability allowed single-click data theft through URL manipulation

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AI Psychosis Cases Emerge as ChatGPT Triggers Mental Health Crises in Vulnerable Users

Clinicians report growing cases of AI psychosis as ChatGPT and other AI chatbots reinforce delusional beliefs in vulnerable individuals. A California lawsuit claims OpenAI's GPT-4o caused months-long psychotic episodes, while researchers document synthetic psychopathology in language models. The cases highlight urgent gaps in safeguards for mental health risks.

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AI Psychosis Cases Emerge as ChatGPT Triggers Mental Health Crises in Vulnerable Users

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McKinsey tests graduates on AI tool Lilli as firm deploys 20,000 agents alongside human staff

McKinsey is incorporating AI interviews into its graduate recruitment process, requiring candidates to demonstrate collaboration skills with its internal tool Lilli. The blue-chip consultancy now operates 20,000 AI agents alongside 40,000 employees, marking a 500% increase in just 18 months. CEO Bob Sternfels signals the firm is shifting toward liberal arts majors for creativity as AI handles problem-solving tasks.

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McKinsey tests graduates on AI tool Lilli as firm deploys 20,000 agents alongside human staff

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Salesforce launches rebuilt Slackbot AI agent to compete with Microsoft and Google in workplace AI

Salesforce has transformed Slackbot from a basic notification tool into a fully powered AI agent capable of searching enterprise data, drafting documents, and taking action on behalf of employees. Now available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, the new Slackbot represents Salesforce's aggressive push into the agentic AI movement, positioning Slack as the front door to the Agentic Enterprise.

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Salesforce launches rebuilt Slackbot AI agent to compete with Microsoft and Google in workplace AI

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Brazil orders Meta to suspend WhatsApp AI policy as CADE investigation targets anti-competitive conduct

Brazil's antitrust regulator CADE has ordered Meta to suspend its WhatsApp policy that bans third-party AI chatbots from the platform's Business API. The watchdog launched an investigation into potential anti-competitive conduct, examining whether Meta's terms unfairly favor its own Meta AI chatbot while excluding competitors like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Perplexity.

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Brazil orders Meta to suspend WhatsApp AI policy as CADE investigation targets anti-competitive conduct

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WhatsApp exempts Brazil and Italy from controversial AI chatbot ban amid antitrust scrutiny

WhatsApp has carved out exemptions for Brazil and Italy from its new policy blocking rival AI chatbots on its platform. The move follows regulatory orders from both countries' competition authorities investigating Meta for potential abuse of market power. The policy, which affects general-purpose chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok, takes effect January 15 with a 90-day grace period for developers.

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WhatsApp exempts Brazil and Italy from controversial AI chatbot ban amid antitrust scrutiny

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Google Gemini partners with Walmart and major retailers to enable AI-powered shopping checkout

Google unveiled a partnership with Walmart, Shopify, Target, and other major retailers to launch the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open-source standard for AI shopping. The collaboration allows users to discover and purchase products directly through Google Gemini without switching apps, intensifying competition with OpenAI and Amazon in the growing AI-powered commerce space.

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Google Gemini partners with Walmart and major retailers to enable AI-powered shopping checkout

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DeepSeek AI gains traction in developing nations as free models fuel adoption gap concerns

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is rapidly expanding across the Global South, achieving 89% market share in China and significant adoption in Russia, Belarus, and Africa. A new Microsoft report reveals how the company's free and open-source models are reshaping AI adoption patterns while raising questions about geopolitical influence and the widening technology divide between advanced and developing economies.

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DeepSeek AI gains traction in developing nations as free models fuel adoption gap concerns

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