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Apple explores bringing AI agents to App Store, signaling major shift for iPhone ecosystem

Apple is developing a system to integrate AI agents into its App Store while maintaining strict privacy and security standards. The company previously blocked vibe coding apps in March but now faces pressure to adapt as autonomous AI software becomes increasingly popular. The announcement could come at WWDC in June, potentially transforming how users interact with their iPhones.

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Apple explores bringing AI agents to App Store, signaling major shift for iPhone ecosystem

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Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business to automate payroll, invoices, and marketing

Anthropic unveiled Claude for Small Business, a suite of AI-powered workflows and integrations designed for the 36 million small businesses that have lagged in AI adoption. The new offering connects Claude to QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, and other platforms to automate tasks like payroll planning and invoice chasing. However, Pro and Max plan users should note that their business data may be used to train Claude by default.

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Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business to automate payroll, invoices, and marketing

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Veeam shifts from backup to data and AI trust with new platform targeting agentic era

Veeam used VeeamON 2026 to unveil its DataAI Command Platform, marking a strategic shift from backup recovery to data and AI trust infrastructure. Built on its $1.72 billion Securiti acquisition, the platform addresses AI agent security challenges as autonomous agents now outnumber human employees 82 to 1, with 97% having excessive privileges according to Veeam's research.

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Veeam shifts from backup to data and AI trust with new platform targeting agentic era

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Apple backs Google against EU plan to open Android to AI rivals, citing privacy risks

Apple has joined Google in opposing EU proposals that would force Android to open up to competing AI services under the Digital Markets Act. Both tech giants warn the measures pose serious risks to user privacy and security, while the European Commission argues they're necessary to keep the AI market competitive and promote innovation.

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Apple backs Google against EU plan to open Android to AI rivals, citing privacy risks

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Meta AI launches Incognito Chat with end-to-end encryption that even Meta can't access

Meta has unveiled Incognito Chat for its Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app. The feature uses end-to-end encrypted conversations processed in secure environments, ensuring that not even Meta can view user interactions. Unlike standard incognito modes from ChatGPT or Google Gemini that store chat logs for 30-72 hours, Meta's version leaves no server-stored conversation logs.

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Meta AI launches Incognito Chat with end-to-end encryption that even Meta can't access

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Spain advances social media and AI rules despite intense US tech lobbying pressure

Spain's Digital Transformation Minister Óscar López says the country will push ahead with strict social media and AI regulations despite mounting pressure from American tech companies. The regulatory package includes bans on social media for under-16s, personal liability for executives, and restrictions on high-risk AI systems and deepfakes.

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Spain advances social media and AI rules despite intense US tech lobbying pressure

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Threads users revolt as Meta AI chatbot launches without a block button

Meta introduced an AI chatbot on Threads that functions like Grok on X, but users quickly discovered they cannot block the @meta.ai account. The backlash has generated over a million posts, with frustrated users demanding opt-out choices. Meta says users can mute the bot or tap "not interested," but those options don't provide the same level of control as blocking.

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Threads users revolt as Meta AI chatbot launches without a block button

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Google launches Rambler for Gboard, bringing Gemini-powered voice dictation to Android

Google unveiled Rambler, a new AI-powered voice dictation feature for Gboard at its Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. The feature removes filler words, handles mid-sentence corrections, and supports code-switching between languages. Rolling out this summer on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, Rambler poses a direct challenge to dictation startups like Wispr Flow and Typeless.

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Google launches Rambler for Gboard, bringing Gemini-powered voice dictation to Android

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George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back Human Consent Standard for AI licensing

Hollywood's biggest names are backing a new standard that lets people control how AI systems use their likeness and creative work. The Human Consent Standard, overseen by nonprofit RSL Media, builds on Really Simple Licensing to give everyone—not just celebrities—the power to set permissions for AI training. A public registry launches in June to verify identities and translate consent into machine-readable signals.

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George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back Human Consent Standard for AI licensing

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Google's new Android security features auto-block banking scams and protect user privacy

Google unveiled a comprehensive suite of Android security upgrades targeting financial fraud and rogue software. The new verified financial calls feature automatically disconnects spoofed bank calls, while enhanced Live Threat Detection uses on-device AI to flag malicious apps. Android will also hide one-time passwords from unauthorized apps for three hours, addressing scams that cost users an estimated $950 million annually.

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Google's new Android security features auto-block banking scams and protect user privacy

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Community Bank reports data breach after employee shares customer info with unauthorized AI app

Community Bank disclosed a cybersecurity breach involving an unauthorized AI application that exposed customer names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The Pennsylvania-based bank filed an 8-K with the SEC, citing the volume and sensitive nature of the exposed data. While the exact AI tool remains unidentified, experts suspect an employee uploaded customer information to an external AI chatbot.

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Community Bank reports data breach after employee shares customer info with unauthorized AI app

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Microsoft Israel head steps down as internal investigation reveals ethical violations

Alon Haimovich, general manager of Microsoft Israel, is stepping down following an internal investigation into the subsidiary's dealings with the Israeli military. The probe, launched after The Guardian revealed Unit 8200 used Microsoft's Azure cloud platform for mass surveillance of Palestinians, found violations of the company's terms of service. Microsoft terminated Unit 8200's access to its cloud services last year.

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Microsoft Israel head steps down as internal investigation reveals ethical violations

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Google unveils Gemini Intelligence, transforming Android into an AI-first smartphone platform

Google announced Gemini Intelligence at its Android Show event, marking a significant AI overhaul for Android in 2026. The system enables agentic AI capabilities that handle multi-step tasks across apps, from booking appointments to filling forms. Rolling out first to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices this summer, the update positions Android as an "intelligence system" rather than just an operating system.

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Google unveils Gemini Intelligence, transforming Android into an AI-first smartphone platform

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HPE launches unified data platform to accelerate private cloud sales and cut infrastructure costs

HPE unveiled its fourth-generation private cloud featuring a unified data platform that manages VMs, Kubernetes containers, and AI workloads through a single interface. Partners predict the enhanced hybrid cloud stack with AI-ready storage updates and simplified management will supercharge private cloud sales growth while offering customers a cost-effective alternative to rising VMware prices.

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HPE launches unified data platform to accelerate private cloud sales and cut infrastructure costs

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EU targets social media giants with new laws to protect children from addictive design

The European Union is advancing sweeping regulations to protect children from social media's addictive features. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the Digital Fairness Act, targeting TikTok, Meta, and X for endless scrolling, autoplay, and push notifications. The bloc may also introduce a minimum age requirement for social media access as early as this summer.

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EU targets social media giants with new laws to protect children from addictive design

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