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Intel scales back phone support, launches AI-powered assistant built on Microsoft Copilot Studio

Intel has launched Ask Intel, an AI customer support system built on Microsoft Copilot Studio, marking a major shift in how the semiconductor giant handles customer service. The move comes as Intel removes public phone support numbers in most countries and consolidates engagement around web-based systems, raising questions about accuracy and the future of human support agents.

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Intel scales back phone support, launches AI-powered assistant built on Microsoft Copilot Studio

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YouTube AI Expands to Smart TVs, Letting Users Ask Questions Without Pausing Videos

YouTube is testing its Gemini-powered conversational AI tool on smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The Ask button feature, previously available only on mobile and web, now allows users to ask questions about the content without pausing or leaving the video. The expansion comes as YouTube captured 12.4% of total television audience time in the US, surpassing Disney and Netflix.

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YouTube AI Expands to Smart TVs, Letting Users Ask Questions Without Pausing Videos

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JioHotstar and OpenAI partner to bring ChatGPT-powered voice search to streaming in India

JioHotstar has partnered with OpenAI to integrate a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant into India's largest streaming platform. Users can now discover movies, shows, and live sports through natural language conversations in multiple Indian languages, replacing traditional keyword searches with context-aware recommendations that understand mood, preferences, and viewing history.

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JioHotstar and OpenAI partner to bring ChatGPT-powered voice search to streaming in India

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AI assistants like Copilot and Grok can be exploited for covert malware command and control

Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point discovered that AI assistants with web browsing capabilities can be abused as covert command-and-control channels. Threat actors can exploit Microsoft Copilot and Grok to relay malicious traffic disguised as legitimate AI queries, bypassing traditional security tools without requiring API keys or user accounts.

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AI assistants like Copilot and Grok can be exploited for covert malware command and control

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Apple CarPlay opens to AI chatbots with iOS 26.4, bringing ChatGPT and Gemini to your dashboard

Apple's iOS 26.4 beta introduces support for third-party AI chatbots in CarPlay, allowing drivers to access ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude through a new voice control screen. The update marks a significant expansion of CarPlay's capabilities, though apps won't replace Siri or control vehicle functions.

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Apple CarPlay opens to AI chatbots with iOS 26.4, bringing ChatGPT and Gemini to your dashboard

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OpenAI partners with MakeMyTrip and Ixigo to transform India's travel sector with AI integration

MakeMyTrip and Ixigo have both announced partnerships with OpenAI to deploy advanced AI capabilities across their travel platforms. MakeMyTrip's Myra assistant now handles over 50,000 conversations daily across multiple languages, with 45% of queries from Tier-2 cities. The collaborations mark a significant shift toward AI-led discovery in India's travel sector.

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OpenAI partners with MakeMyTrip and Ixigo to transform India's travel sector with AI integration

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Mihup and Qualcomm Partner to Deliver On-Device Voice AI for BFSI Sector

Indian Voice AI company Mihup has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to develop multilingual, on-device Voice AI solutions for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sector. The collaboration promises an 80% cost reduction while delivering low-latency, secure customer interactions that run directly on devices, addressing critical challenges in cloud-only deployments around data privacy and bandwidth constraints.

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Mihup and Qualcomm Partner to Deliver On-Device Voice AI for BFSI Sector

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WordPress.com rolls out AI Assistant to edit sites, generate images with natural language prompts

WordPress.com has launched a built-in AI assistant that allows site owners to modify site layouts, adjust styles, create and edit images, and update content using simple natural language commands. The feature integrates with Google's Nano Banana AI models for image generation and editing, and works within the site editor and media library to understand website content and layout.

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WordPress.com rolls out AI Assistant to edit sites, generate images with natural language prompts

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Gnani.ai unveils Inya VoiceOS, India's first 5-billion-parameter voice-to-voice AI model

Indian AI startup Gnani.ai launched Inya VoiceOS at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, marking a significant milestone as India's first voice-to-voice AI system. The 5-billion-parameter model processes speech directly without converting to text, trained on 14 million hours of multilingual Indian speech data. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally unveiled the system, which supports over 15 Indian languages and handles code-mixed conversations.

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Gnani.ai unveils Inya VoiceOS, India's first 5-billion-parameter voice-to-voice AI model

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Manus launches personal AI agents on Telegram, with WhatsApp and Slack support coming soon

Meta-owned Manus has launched its agentic AI tool as in-chat AI agents on Telegram, allowing users to perform complex tasks like booking hotels, processing data, and creating websites directly through messaging. The company plans to expand to WhatsApp, Slack, LINE, and Discord within 30 days, positioning itself as a simpler alternative to OpenClaw.

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Manus launches personal AI agents on Telegram, with WhatsApp and Slack support coming soon

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Airbnb tests AI search with natural language queries to transform trip booking experience

Airbnb is testing an AI-powered search tool that lets users describe rental needs conversationally. CEO Brian Chesky announced plans for an AI-native experience to help guests book trips and hosts manage listings. The company's AI customer support bot already handles a third of tickets without human intervention.

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Airbnb tests AI search with natural language queries to transform trip booking experience

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Baidu integrates OpenClaw AI into search app, reaching 700 million users ahead of Lunar New Year

Baidu has embedded the Austrian-developed OpenClaw AI agent directly into its flagship search app, giving approximately 700 million monthly users access to automated task capabilities. The move comes just days before China's Lunar New Year holiday, as Chinese tech companies race to monetize AI investments and capture user engagement in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Baidu integrates OpenClaw AI into search app, reaching 700 million users ahead of Lunar New Year

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EVA AI hosts world's first AI dating cafe where humans romance virtual companions

EVA AI transformed a Manhattan wine bar into an AI pop-up cafe where users could video chat with virtual companions like John Yoon and Claire Lang. The Valentine's Day event tested whether AI relationships could transition from private screens to public spaces, revealing both the appeal and awkwardness of human-AI connection.

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EVA AI hosts world's first AI dating cafe where humans romance virtual companions

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Anthropic Moves Premium Features to Claude's Free Plan as AI Competition Intensifies

Anthropic has upgraded Claude's free tier with features previously locked behind a paywall, including file creation, Connectors for app integration, and customizable Skills. The move positions Claude as a stronger competitor to ChatGPT, especially as OpenAI recently introduced ads to its platform. Users can now create Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets while connecting to external services like Google Workspace and Canva.

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Anthropic Moves Premium Features to Claude's Free Plan as AI Competition Intensifies

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Google Maps Ask Maps AI feature brings Gemini chat to your map screen in limited rollout

Google is testing Ask Maps, a new AI feature that embeds Gemini AI directly into Google Maps' main screen. Users can ask questions about places and routes through a conversational interface, marking another step in Google's push to transform Maps from a static navigation tool into an intelligent AI assistant.

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Google Maps Ask Maps AI feature brings Gemini chat to your map screen in limited rollout

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