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Prosus launches ToqanClaw AI platform for 5 million merchants to build tools without coding

Amsterdam-listed tech group Prosus unveiled ToqanClaw, a no-code AI agent platform that lets restaurants and merchants build apps, dashboards, and automations using plain language descriptions. Positioned as a privacy-focused OpenClaw alternative, it aims to bring AI tools to five million small businesses across Europe while keeping data under user control and complying with GDPR regulations.

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Prosus launches ToqanClaw AI platform for 5 million merchants to build tools without coding

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96% of Indian Government Leaders Actively Pursue Sovereign AI Through National Infrastructure

A Dell Technologies-commissioned IDC study reveals that 96% of Indian government leaders are driving Sovereign AI initiatives, making India's approach one of the most distinctive in Asia Pacific. The strategy integrates AI governance and innovation through proven digital public infrastructure platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, ONDC, and Bhashini, with 73.3% prioritizing data protection and 70% viewing it as a hedge against geopolitical risks.

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96% of Indian Government Leaders Actively Pursue Sovereign AI Through National Infrastructure

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Meta halts employee tracking program after internal data leak exposes sensitive information

Meta has suspended its controversial Model Compatibility Initiative after an internal security breach exposed employee keystrokes, mouse movements, and private conversations company-wide. The AI training program, which launched in April and tracked US employees' computer activity, faced immediate backlash from over 1,600 workers who warned about security risks that have now materialized.

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Meta halts employee tracking program after internal data leak exposes sensitive information

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Cloudflare teams with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on privacy-first protocol as bots overtake humans

Cloudflare has joined forces with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge to develop Private Access Control Tokens (PACT), a new internet protocol designed to verify legitimate web traffic without tracking users. The initiative comes as bot traffic officially surpassed human activity online, reaching 58 percent of global HTTP requests. PACT aims to replace CAPTCHAs with anonymous tokens that prove visitor authenticity while preserving privacy.

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Cloudflare teams with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on privacy-first protocol as bots overtake humans

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Anthropic requires ID verification for Claude users as privacy concerns mount over biometric data

Anthropic updated its privacy policy to require some Claude users to upload government-issued IDs and selfies for identity verification. The policy, effective July 8, introduces biometric data collection including facial geometry templates. While the company says it applies only to flagged accounts, the move raises questions about digital privacy and the company's relationship with the Trump administration.

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Anthropic requires ID verification for Claude users as privacy concerns mount over biometric data

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Apple AI quietly adds automatic file-naming to productivity apps in macOS 27 Golden Gate

Apple is integrating subtle AI enhancements across macOS 27 Golden Gate, with Pages, Numbers, and TextEdit now offering intelligent file-naming suggestions. The on-device AI model analyzes document content and automatically recommends appropriate names after a few minutes of work, demonstrating Apple's strategy of weaving AI capabilities throughout its ecosystem beyond headline features like Siri.

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Apple AI quietly adds automatic file-naming to productivity apps in macOS 27 Golden Gate

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Signal's Meredith Whittaker warns AI chatbots are not your friends and calls Copilot a backdoor

Signal President Meredith Whittaker cautioned users against treating AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude as trusted companions, calling them pattern-matching systems rather than sentient beings. She criticized Microsoft Copilot's vision of agentic AI as a backdoor to privacy, arguing that systems requiring access to messages, credit cards, and calendars are incompatible with end-to-end encryption.

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Signal's Meredith Whittaker warns AI chatbots are not your friends and calls Copilot a backdoor

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Open Notebook emerges as self-hosted NotebookLM alternative without usage limits

Open Notebook, an open-source AI research tool, replicates NotebookLM's core features while eliminating daily limits and vendor lock-in. The self-hosted alternative supports multiple AI models including local LLMs, offers unlimited notebooks and sources, and keeps user data private. However, setup requires technical knowledge and Docker installation.

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Open Notebook emerges as self-hosted NotebookLM alternative without usage limits

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Instacart's AI Shopping Carts Track Your Location and Serve Targeted Ads in Real-Time

Instacart is rolling out AI shopping carts equipped with cameras and location tracking systems across Weis Markets stores in Pennsylvania. The Caper Carts promise convenience with real-time pricing and faster checkout, but they also monitor customer behavior and deliver targeted ads based on store location, sparking privacy concerns as deployments triple nationwide.

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Instacart's AI Shopping Carts Track Your Location and Serve Targeted Ads in Real-Time

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Refik Anadol Opens World's First AI Art Museum With Rainforest Dreams in Downtown LA

Artist Refik Anadol and Efsun Erkılıç have opened Dataland, billed as the world's first AI art museum, in downtown Los Angeles. The 25,000-square-foot space debuts with Machine Dreams: Rainforest, an immersive exhibition powered by the Large Nature Model that transforms rainforest data into living, breathing art through 1.5 billion pixels, scent diffusers, and biometric wristbands that track visitors' heartbeats and movements.

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Refik Anadol Opens World's First AI Art Museum With Rainforest Dreams in Downtown LA

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OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to Asia as 19-week-old advertising business gains momentum

OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT advertising pilot to Japan and Korea, bringing ads to six markets total. The 19-week-old venture showcased its progress at Cannes Lions, with executives revealing cost-per-click options now dominate ad spending. Free and Go plan users will see sponsored content, while premium subscribers remain ad-free as the company diversifies revenue ahead of a planned IPO.

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OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to Asia as 19-week-old advertising business gains momentum

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Flowtica Scribe AI pen records meetings while you write, but privacy concerns linger

The Flowtica Scribe combines a functional gel pen with AI meeting transcription technology. Write on paper while the pen captures audio from up to 16.4 feet away, generating searchable transcripts and action items. Starting at $159, it offers 30 hours of recording per charge but raises questions about consent and workplace surveillance.

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Flowtica Scribe AI pen records meetings while you write, but privacy concerns linger

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Enterprise AI finds its infrastructure home in private cloud as costs and security reshape strategies

A major shift is underway in how enterprises deploy AI at scale. Broadcom's 2026 Private Cloud Outlook reveals that 56% of enterprises now run production AI inference in private cloud, up from 44% last year, while public cloud usage dropped from 56% to 41%. Rising costs, security concerns, and sovereignty requirements are driving the change as AI moves from pilot projects to production workloads.

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Enterprise AI finds its infrastructure home in private cloud as costs and security reshape strategies

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Prem AI raises $100M as enterprises choose to own their AI infrastructure instead of renting it

Swiss startup Prem AI is raising $100 million in Series A funding at a valuation exceeding $500 million to build private AI infrastructure for hedge funds and law firms. The company's pitch centers on owning enterprise intelligence rather than renting it from third-party providers. Alongside the funding round, Prem launched Fluso, an encrypted AI workspace designed for organizations where data sovereignty and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.

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Prem AI raises $100M as enterprises choose to own their AI infrastructure instead of renting it

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Pixi app launches on iOS, turning iMessage into interactive AR experiences with AI characters

A new iOS app called Pixi is reimagining text messaging by letting users send AI-powered AR characters through iMessage. Instead of static stickers or GIFs, these intelligent characters come alive through the recipient's camera, reacting to their surroundings and emotions in real time. Founded by ex-Apple and DreamWorks veteran Mark Drummond, the app uses on-device AI processing to create shared experiences that feel more personal than traditional digital communication.

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Pixi app launches on iOS, turning iMessage into interactive AR experiences with AI characters

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