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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the GUARD Act, which would ban AI companions for minors and require strict age verification systems for chatbots. The bipartisan legislation comes amid mounting lawsuits against OpenAI, Meta Platforms Inc., and other AI companies over chatbot interactions linked to self-harm and violence. Meanwhile, competing proposals reveal deep divisions over how aggressively to regulate the technology.

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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

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Neurable licenses BCI technology to flood consumer wearables with brain-scanning capabilities

Boston-based BCI startup Neurable announced it's licensing its non-invasive brain-scanning technology to consumer wearables manufacturers. The company, which raised $35 million in December, is transitioning from direct hardware partnerships to a licensing platform model that could integrate mind-reading tech into headphones, glasses, hats, and headbands across gaming, health, and productivity sectors.

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Neurable licenses BCI technology to flood consumer wearables with brain-scanning capabilities

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AI PCs hit 81% enterprise adoption as AMD reports shift from experimentation to deployment

AMD's latest research reveals that over four in five organizations are now planning, piloting, or deploying AI PCs, marking a significant shift from experimentation to real-world implementation. The data shows 70% report faster performance with dedicated AI PCs, while 66% see productivity gains as agentic AI drives demand for localized computing power.

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AI PCs hit 81% enterprise adoption as AMD reports shift from experimentation to deployment

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Google Gemini's Proactive Assistance will suggest actions before you ask for help

Google is testing Proactive Assistance for Gemini, a feature that delivers context-aware suggestions by reading your calendar, emails, and notifications before you even ask. The AI assistant processes all data on-device in an encrypted environment, ensuring user privacy. Discovered in Google app beta version 17.18, the feature could launch soon, possibly at Google I/O 2026.

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Google Gemini's Proactive Assistance will suggest actions before you ask for help

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NYC's AI High School Halted After Parents Raise Concerns Over Technology and Equity

New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels withdrew plans for Next Generation Technology High School amid intense parental backlash over AI in education and merit-based admissions. The Manhattan school was set to open next fall with 100 students, but opposition from thousands of parents and equity concerns over its selective admissions policy led to its cancellation.

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NYC's AI High School Halted After Parents Raise Concerns Over Technology and Equity

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Samsung Galaxy Glasses leaked with Gemini AI integration, taking aim at Meta Ray-Ban dominance

Samsung is preparing to launch its first smart glasses, codenamed Jinju, later this year with a design that closely mirrors Meta's Ray-Ban glasses. The leaked renders reveal camera-equipped smart glasses running Android XR with deep Gemini AI integration, while a more advanced model with a micro-LED display is planned for 2027.

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Samsung Galaxy Glasses leaked with Gemini AI integration, taking aim at Meta Ray-Ban dominance

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Canonical reveals AI roadmap for Ubuntu: local inference and user control, not forced integration

Canonical has outlined its plan to integrate AI into Ubuntu Linux, taking a markedly different approach from Microsoft's Copilot strategy. Jon Seager, VP of engineering at Canonical, detailed how AI features will arrive as optional enhancements focused on accessibility improvements and local inference rather than cloud-dependent tools. Users retain full control with removable Snap packages instead of mandatory AI integration.

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Canonical reveals AI roadmap for Ubuntu: local inference and user control, not forced integration

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Google grants Pentagon AI access for classified military work as 600+ employees protest

Google has amended its contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to allow Pentagon access to AI models for classified military work, including Gemini AI. The Google Pentagon deal follows Anthropic's refusal to grant unrestricted access, which led to a supply-chain risk designation and ongoing lawsuit. Over 600 Google employees, including DeepMind researchers, signed an open letter urging CEO Sundar Pichai to reject the agreement over concerns about autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

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Google grants Pentagon AI access for classified military work as 600+ employees protest

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Intel demonstrates on-device AI shift with BharatGPT running offline on next-gen AI PCs

Intel's AI PC Innovation Day in Bengaluru showcased a fundamental shift in computing: moving AI workloads from cloud to device. The event highlighted BharatGPT Mini 2 running entirely offline on Intel Core Ultra processors, emphasizing privacy, speed, and accessibility for diverse markets like India where connectivity and language support remain critical factors.

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Intel demonstrates on-device AI shift with BharatGPT running offline on next-gen AI PCs

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Sam Altman's World ID expands human verification through iris scans as bots flood the internet

Sam Altman's Tools for Humanity is expanding World ID, a verification service that uses iris scans from basketball-sized orbs to certify personhood online. The OpenAI CEO is positioning it as a solution to AI-generated bots, deepfakes, and impersonation scams. Zoom, Docusign, and Tinder are integrating the technology, though one partnership claim was recently walked back.

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Sam Altman's World ID expands human verification through iris scans as bots flood the internet

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Minnesota House Passes Landmark Bill to Ban AI Nudification Apps with $500K Penalties

The Minnesota House has approved HF 1606, a groundbreaking bill to ban AI nudification technology that creates explicit images without consent. Companies violating the law could face civil penalties up to $500,000, while victims gain the right to pursue damages. The legislation now awaits Senate approval amid potential federal challenges.

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Minnesota House Passes Landmark Bill to Ban AI Nudification Apps with $500K Penalties

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Cohere and Aleph Alpha merge to create $20 billion transatlantic AI powerhouse

Canadian AI company Cohere is acquiring German AI startup Aleph Alpha in a deal valuing the combined entity at $20 billion. Backed by both governments, the merger aims to offer businesses and nations a sovereign AI alternative to Silicon Valley dominance, with Schwarz Group committing $600 million in fresh investment.

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Cohere and Aleph Alpha merge to create $20 billion transatlantic AI powerhouse

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Claude Expands Beyond Work: Anthropic Adds Lifestyle App Integrations for Personal Tasks

Anthropic announced Thursday that Claude now connects to 15 personal lifestyle apps including Spotify, Uber, Instacart, and AllTrails. The expansion shifts Claude's focus from business tools to everyday consumer tasks, with over 200 total connectors now available. Claude dynamically suggests relevant apps during conversations and promises no paid placements or use of personal data for model training.

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Claude Expands Beyond Work: Anthropic Adds Lifestyle App Integrations for Personal Tasks

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Claude gains Spotify integration to create playlists from your conversations with AI

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot now integrates with Spotify, allowing users to create playlists, discover music, and control playback directly from conversations. Free and Premium Spotify members can connect their accounts for personalized recommendations based on listening history, with Premium users getting exclusive mood-based playlist generation.

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Claude gains Spotify integration to create playlists from your conversations with AI

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Clinicians, claims AI outperforms human doctors on clinical tasks

OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Clinicians, a free AI assistant for US physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists. The company claims GPT-5.4 scored 59.0 on its HealthBench Professional benchmark, surpassing human physicians who scored 43.7. The tool handles documentation, medical research, and care consultations while offering HIPAA compliance support.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Clinicians, claims AI outperforms human doctors on clinical tasks

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