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Meta releases SAM Audio AI model to isolate and edit sounds with simple text prompts

Meta has launched SAM Audio, an open-source AI model that simplifies audio editing by isolating specific sounds from complex recordings using text, visual, or time-based prompts. The unified multimodal model can separate voices, instruments, and background noise without manual editing, though it raises questions about privacy safeguards and struggles with similar overlapping sounds.

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Meta releases SAM Audio AI model to isolate and edit sounds with simple text prompts

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Mattel and OpenAI delay AI toy launch as safety concerns mount over children's products

Mattel confirmed it won't release its OpenAI-powered toy in 2025 as originally planned, citing no products for the holiday season. The delay follows mounting scrutiny over AI interactions with teenagers and reports of generative AI toys exposing children to inappropriate content, including instructions on finding knives and sexual fetishes.

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Mattel and OpenAI delay AI toy launch as safety concerns mount over children's products

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Mozilla's new CEO plans AI features for Firefox while promising users an opt-out kill switch

Mozilla appointed Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as CEO, announcing plans to evolve Firefox into an AI browser with optional features. The move comes as Firefox holds just 4.25% of the desktop browser market while Google Chrome dominates at 75%. Mozilla promises an AI kill switch and opt-in controls, but the decision has sparked backlash from privacy-focused users, with alternative browser Waterfox declaring it will remain AI-free.

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Mozilla's new CEO plans AI features for Firefox while promising users an opt-out kill switch

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Ron DeSantis says Florida has right to AI regulation despite Trump's executive order

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing forward with state-level AI regulations despite President Trump's executive order seeking national AI standards. DeSantis argues his proposed Citizen Bill of Rights for Artificial Intelligence doesn't conflict with federal directives and falls within state authority under the 10th Amendment. The move highlights growing tensions over who controls AI regulation in America.

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Ron DeSantis says Florida has right to AI regulation despite Trump's executive order

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AI at Work Doubles to 45% as Gallup Survey Exposes Major Communication Gap Between Employers

A new Gallup survey reveals that 45% of U.S. workers now use AI at work at least a few times a year, more than doubling from 21% in 2023. But nearly one-quarter of employees don't know if their employers have adopted AI at all, exposing a stark communication gap. The data shows AI adoption varies dramatically by industry, with tech workers leading at 76% while retail lags at 33%.

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AI at Work Doubles to 45% as Gallup Survey Exposes Major Communication Gap Between Employers

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CrowdStrike launches Falcon AIDR to secure AI prompts as company calls them 'the new malware'

CrowdStrike unveiled Falcon AI Detection and Response (AIDR), expanding its platform to 32 modules to address the rapidly growing AI attack surface. The company's president Mike Sentonas declares that prompts are the new malware, positioning the solution to protect organizations against prompt injection and malicious AI agent interactions with real-time detection and response capabilities.

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CrowdStrike launches Falcon AIDR to secure AI prompts as company calls them 'the new malware'

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LG TVs forced Microsoft Copilot installation sparks backlash over unremovable AI shortcuts

LG smart TV owners discovered Microsoft Copilot automatically installed on their devices after a recent webOS update, with no option to remove it. The company has now promised to let users delete the shortcut following widespread criticism, but the incident highlights growing concerns about AI features being forcibly integrated into consumer devices without explicit consent.

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LG TVs forced Microsoft Copilot installation sparks backlash over unremovable AI shortcuts

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Palantir expands lawsuit against Percepta AI, accuses CEO of plotting to 'pillage' top developers

Palantir Technologies has expanded its legal battle against former employees who launched AI startup Percepta AI, now targeting CEO Hirsh Jain. The company alleges the trio violated non-solicitation agreements and stole confidential information including source code and customer workflows. Messages show Jain discussing plans to 'pillage the best devs' from Palantir, which has seen its market cap soar to $450 billion.

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Palantir expands lawsuit against Percepta AI, accuses CEO of plotting to 'pillage' top developers

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AI Toys Face Scrutiny After Reports of Inappropriate Conversations and Data Privacy Risks

AI-powered children's toys using OpenAI's technology are discussing sexual topics and providing dangerous instructions to kids, according to new research from PIRG. US senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have sent letters to six toy manufacturers demanding answers about safeguards, testing protocols, and data collection practices by January 6, 2026.

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AI Toys Face Scrutiny After Reports of Inappropriate Conversations and Data Privacy Risks

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Google brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad, closing gap with desktop experience

Google is rolling out Gemini AI integration for Chrome on iPhone and iPad across the US, allowing users to access the AI assistant directly from their browser. Previously restricted to the Google app or website, Gemini for Chrome now offers features like page summarization and contextual assistance. The move follows similar integrations on Android and desktop platforms, positioning Google to compete with Microsoft Copilot and other AI assistants in the mobile browser space.

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Google brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad, closing gap with desktop experience

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Tiiny AI unveils pocket-sized supercomputer that runs 120B models without cloud dependency

US startup Tiiny AI revealed the Pocket Lab, verified by Guinness World Records as the world's smallest personal AI supercomputer. Measuring just 14.2 × 8 × 2.53 cm and weighing 300 grams, the device runs 120-billion-parameter LLMs locally without cloud connectivity. The launch addresses sustainability concerns, rising energy costs, and privacy risks in cloud-based AI infrastructure.

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Tiiny AI unveils pocket-sized supercomputer that runs 120B models without cloud dependency

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CP Plus Qualcomm Partner to Launch Edge AI Video Intelligence Systems Across India

CP Plus and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop AI-powered video intelligence solutions for India's industrial, public infrastructure, and enterprise sectors. The partnership combines CP Plus' nationwide distribution network with Qualcomm's Dragonwing processors and Insight Platform to deliver real-time, on-site video analytics. Expected to launch in Q1 2026, the system processes data locally using edge AI, reducing reliance on central servers while keeping sensitive footage on premises.

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CP Plus Qualcomm Partner to Launch Edge AI Video Intelligence Systems Across India

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LG Electronics unveils AI Cabin Platform with generative AI for vehicles at CES 2026

LG Electronics is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, integrating generative AI into automotive infotainment systems. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Elite, the platform processes AI calculations on-device to enhance data privacy while delivering real-time, personalized driver assistance and context-aware experiences.

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LG Electronics unveils AI Cabin Platform with generative AI for vehicles at CES 2026

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Couchbase launches AI Services to unify data and models for faster agent development

Cloud database company Couchbase has released AI Services, a unified platform that bundles model hosting and data processing capabilities to address the complexity and fragmentation hindering agentic AI application development. The new offering integrates with Nvidia AI Enterprise and provides automatic vector creation, intelligent agent memory, and governance controls to help enterprises move from AI experimentation to production deployment.

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Couchbase launches AI Services to unify data and models for faster agent development

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Attackers exploit ChatGPT and Google ads to spread AMOS infostealer targeting macOS users

Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress and Kaspersky uncovered a sophisticated campaign using Google ads to promote malicious ChatGPT and Grok conversations. The attack tricks macOS users searching for troubleshooting advice into executing terminal commands that install AMOS infostealer malware. This social engineering tactic exploits user trust in established platforms to bypass traditional security measures.

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Attackers exploit ChatGPT and Google ads to spread AMOS infostealer targeting macOS users

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