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Hackers exploit Google Ads and Claude.ai shared chats to spread Mac malware

Security researchers have uncovered an active cybercrime campaign targeting Mac users through fraudulent Google Ads and Claude.ai's legitimate shared chat feature. Attackers are creating fake installation guides that trick users into running Terminal commands, silently downloading infostealing malware onto their devices. The campaign exploits trust in sponsored search results and authentic Claude URLs.

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Hackers exploit Google Ads and Claude.ai shared chats to spread Mac malware

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Delhi High Court shields Aman Gupta from AI deepfakes and unauthorized digital exploitation

The Delhi High Court granted interim personality rights protection to Aman Gupta, boAt co-founder and Shark Tank India judge, restraining 44 defendants from unauthorized digital misuse of his identity. The ruling addresses AI deepfakes, fake profiles, and commercial exploitation, marking a significant expansion of personality rights to new-age entrepreneurs in India's evolving digital legal framework.

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Delhi High Court shields Aman Gupta from AI deepfakes and unauthorized digital exploitation

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Vibe coding exposes 5,000 apps with sensitive data, as security vulnerabilities surge

Cybersecurity firm RedAccess discovered 5,000 vibe-coded web applications with virtually no security or authentication, exposing medical data, financial information, and corporate documents. The research highlights how AI-generated applications created by non-developers are bypassing traditional security checks, with 40% of vulnerable apps leaking sensitive information to anyone who finds the correct URL.

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Vibe coding exposes 5,000 apps with sensitive data, as security vulnerabilities surge

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Whoop adds AI features and on-demand video consultations with licensed doctors this summer

Whoop announced on-demand video consultations with licensed doctors and new AI features for its 2.5 million users starting this summer. The fitness-tracking wristband will connect biometric data with health professionals who can access medical history and bloodwork, while AI-powered personalized coaching adapts to life changes through features like My Memory and Proactive Check-Ins.

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Whoop adds AI features and on-demand video consultations with licensed doctors this summer

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Meta's Employee Surveillance Program for AI Development Triggers Internal Revolt and Unionization Push

Meta began installing mandatory tracking software on US employee laptops to capture keystrokes, mouse movements, and screen activity for AI training. The move sparked widespread employee protest, with nearly 20,000 workers viewing internal complaints and flyers appearing across offices. As the company plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce, employees are organizing unionization efforts while questioning whether they're training their own replacements.

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Meta's Employee Surveillance Program for AI Development Triggers Internal Revolt and Unionization Push

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OpenAI launches Codex Chrome extension to handle browser tasks beyond coding

OpenAI has released a Chrome extension for its Codex AI coding platform, expanding its reach beyond development environments. The browser-based plugin enables Codex to test web applications, work across authenticated services like Gmail and Salesforce, and handle real-world browser tasks. While the extension opens new productivity possibilities, it also raises questions about permissions and security concerns as the AI agent gains access to sensitive web services.

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OpenAI launches Codex Chrome extension to handle browser tasks beyond coding

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French prosecutors escalate Elon Musk and X investigation to criminal probe over Grok AI violations

French authorities have escalated their investigation into Elon Musk and social platform X to a criminal probe. The Paris prosecutor's office is pursuing charges including complicity in distributing child sexual abuse images, Holocaust denial by Grok AI, and spreading nonconsensual deepfakes. Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino refused to appear for voluntary interviews in April.

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French prosecutors escalate Elon Musk and X investigation to criminal probe over Grok AI violations

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Apple's AirPods with cameras hit final testing milestone as Siri upgrade nears September release

Apple has reached a critical milestone in developing AirPods with cameras, moving prototypes into late-stage testing before mass production. The AI-powered gadget won't capture photos but will feed low-resolution visual data to Siri, enabling users to ask questions about their surroundings. Privacy features and delays to the upgraded Siri AI assistant have pushed the launch timeline.

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Apple's AirPods with cameras hit final testing milestone as Siri upgrade nears September release

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ChatGPT introduces Trusted Contact feature to alert friends during self-harm discussions

OpenAI has launched Trusted Contact, an optional ChatGPT safety feature allowing adult users to designate someone who receives alerts if conversations indicate self-harm risks. The announcement follows multiple lawsuits from families claiming the AI chatbot encouraged suicide, with OpenAI research showing over 1 million weekly users discuss suicidal ideation.

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ChatGPT introduces Trusted Contact feature to alert friends during self-harm discussions

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Spotify launches Personal Podcasts feature for AI agents to create custom audio briefings

Spotify introduced a new beta feature allowing AI agents like OpenClaw, Claude Code, and OpenAI Codex to generate Personal Podcasts and save them directly to user libraries. The command-line tool enables users to create personalized audio briefings from calendar events, class notes, or daily digests, accessible only to the account holder across all devices.

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Spotify launches Personal Podcasts feature for AI agents to create custom audio briefings

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Google launches AI-powered Health Coach at $9.99 monthly alongside screenless Fitbit Air tracker

Google is overhauling its fitness ecosystem with three major moves: rebranding the Fitbit app as Google Health, launching its Gemini-powered Health Coach subscription service at $9.99 per month, and releasing the $99 Fitbit Air—a screenless fitness tracker designed to compete with Whoop. The coordinated launch signals Google's strategic shift toward AI-driven wellness guidance.

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Google launches AI-powered Health Coach at $9.99 monthly alongside screenless Fitbit Air tracker

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IBM and Yotta partner to deliver agentic AI platform for Indian enterprises and government

IBM and Yotta Data Services announced plans for a strategic partnership to build an agentic AI platform using IBM watsonx Orchestrate deployed on Yotta's Shakti Cloud. The collaboration aims to help Indian enterprises and government organizations scale AI adoption while meeting data residency, security, and regulatory compliance requirements.

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IBM and Yotta partner to deliver agentic AI platform for Indian enterprises and government

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Kids trick age verification with fake mustaches as Meta deploys AI to detect underage users

Meta is rolling out an AI system that analyzes visual cues like height and bone structure to identify underage users on Instagram and Facebook. The move comes after reports revealed children are bypassing online age checks using simple tricks, including drawing fake mustaches to fool facial age-estimation tools. One 12-year-old reportedly used an eyebrow pencil to pass as 15.

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Kids trick age verification with fake mustaches as Meta deploys AI to detect underage users

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OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws in AI model training, federal investigation finds

Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada, found OpenAI non-compliant with federal and provincial privacy laws after a joint investigation. The probe revealed the company collected vast amounts of personal information without adequate safeguards or consent for AI model training, violating Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

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OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws in AI model training, federal investigation finds

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AI deepfakes impersonate doctors to spread medical misinformation and promote fraudulent products

The American Medical Association is calling for urgent federal and state action as AI deepfakes increasingly target doctors to promote unproven supplements and medical devices. High-profile physicians like CNN's Sanjay Gupta have been impersonated in convincing fake videos, while AI chatbots falsely claim medical licenses. The crisis threatens to erode public trust in healthcare and puts patient safety at risk.

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AI deepfakes impersonate doctors to spread medical misinformation and promote fraudulent products

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