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Amateur Sleuths Deploy AI to Crack the Unsolved Murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme

Forty years after Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead in Stockholm, amateur investigators are turning to Artificial Intelligence to solve the cold case. A crime podcast team has developed an AI engine capable of analyzing 30,000 case documents in under a second, hoping to uncover new leads and pressure authorities to reopen the investigation that was officially closed in 2020.

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Amateur Sleuths Deploy AI to Crack the Unsolved Murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme

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Anthropic clashes with US Military over AI warfare ethics as Trump orders federal ban

Anthropic refused to allow its Claude AI to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, leading President Trump to order federal agencies to stop using the company's technology. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring military contractors from working with the firm. The dispute highlights mounting tensions between AI tech companies and government over ethical boundaries in military applications.

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Anthropic clashes with US Military over AI warfare ethics as Trump orders federal ban

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Ultrahuman Ring Pro debuts with 15-day battery life and Jade AI, but US launch remains uncertain

Ultrahuman unveiled its Ring Pro smart ring with industry-leading 15-day battery life and launched Jade AI, a biointelligence platform that synthesizes health data for real-time insights. The $479 device ships globally in March, but a patent dispute with Oura keeps it off US shelves for now. The company has submitted a redesigned version to US Customs for clearance.

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Ultrahuman Ring Pro debuts with 15-day battery life and Jade AI, but US launch remains uncertain

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ChatGPT's 'Naughty Chats' feature surfaces in code as OpenAI explores adult content

OpenAI is developing a feature called 'Naughty Chats' for ChatGPT that would allow adult-themed language for verified users over 18. Code strings discovered in the latest app update reveal the opt-in mode requires age verification through selfie checks. The move follows CEO Sam Altman's 2025 comments about treating adults like adults, though concerns persist about guardrails as AI platforms navigate emotional and romantic user interactions.

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ChatGPT's 'Naughty Chats' feature surfaces in code as OpenAI explores adult content

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Bumble rolls out AI features for photo feedback and profile guidance to boost dating success

Bumble introduced AI-suggested Profile Guidance globally and AI-powered photo feedback in the U.S. to help users optimize their dating profiles. The features offer personalized feedback on bios, prompts, and photo selection, while a new Canadian test allows users to signal readiness for in-person dates.

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Bumble rolls out AI features for photo feedback and profile guidance to boost dating success

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Burger King rolls out Patty chatbot to monitor employee manners in 500 US restaurants

Burger King is piloting an OpenAI-powered chatbot called Patty in 500 US locations that listens to employee conversations through headsets, tracking phrases like 'please' and 'thank you.' The AI assistant helps with recipes and inventory but also evaluates worker friendliness, raising questions about workplace surveillance in the fast-food industry.

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Burger King rolls out Patty chatbot to monitor employee manners in 500 US restaurants

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Firefox 148 introduces AI kill switch, giving users full control over AI features

Mozilla released Firefox 148 with dedicated AI controls that let users block all current and future AI features in the browser. The update includes a Block AI enhancements toggle alongside five optional AI features like automatic language translations and AI-based tab group suggestions. The move responds to user backlash after Mozilla announced plans to evolve Firefox into an AI browser.

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Firefox 148 introduces AI kill switch, giving users full control over AI features

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Microsoft Copilot embeds Edge browser, ignoring user defaults and sparking competition concerns

Microsoft is rolling out updates that embed web browsing directly into Copilot, opening links in Microsoft Edge regardless of default browser settings. The AI feature will automatically launch the Copilot side pane when users click Outlook email links, prompting user backlash and raising questions about forced adoption and anti-competitive practices.

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Microsoft Copilot embeds Edge browser, ignoring user defaults and sparking competition concerns

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Google unveils AppFunctions to let Gemini automate tasks across Android apps

Google introduced AppFunctions and a UI automation framework that enable Gemini to execute tasks directly within Android apps. Starting with Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, users can ask Gemini to find photos, manage calendars, or order food without manually opening apps. Android 17 will expand these AI agent capabilities to more users and developers.

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Google unveils AppFunctions to let Gemini automate tasks across Android apps

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Google launches dedicated Gemini Enterprise app to bring AI agents to workplace mobile devices

Google has released a standalone Gemini Enterprise mobile app designed specifically for business users, replacing the former Google Agentspace platform. The invite-only app addresses limitations in the standard Gemini app by offering full access to corporate Google Workspace extensions, secure workplace controls, and agentic AI capabilities for non-technical employees.

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Google launches dedicated Gemini Enterprise app to bring AI agents to workplace mobile devices

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Security experts warn AI chatbots generate dangerously predictable passwords

Research by cybersecurity firm Irregular reveals that AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude produce passwords that appear strong but are actually predictable and vulnerable to attacks. The study found that Claude generated only 23 unique passwords out of 50 attempts, with one password repeated 10 times, exposing a fundamental flaw in how large language models create supposedly random strings.

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Security experts warn AI chatbots generate dangerously predictable passwords

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Albanian Actor Anila Bisha Sues to Reclaim Her Face From Unauthorized AI Minister Role

Albanian actor Anila Bisha is suing her government for €1.17 million after her AI avatar, initially created for a government e-services portal, was promoted to AI minister without her consent. The legal battle highlights critical questions about image rights and the ethical implications of AI as her likeness delivers parliamentary speeches she never agreed to perform.

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Albanian Actor Anila Bisha Sues to Reclaim Her Face From Unauthorized AI Minister Role

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Genshin Impact Privacy Policy quietly changed after revealing voice data used for AI training

Hoyoverse updated Genshin Impact's privacy policy after players discovered a clause indicating voice chat data could be used to train AI models. The clause, published in January 2025, was quietly removed following community concerns about opt-out requirements and user consent for data collection.

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Genshin Impact Privacy Policy quietly changed after revealing voice data used for AI training

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 lineup with Privacy Display tech and expanded AI capabilities

Samsung introduced its Galaxy S26 series featuring Privacy Display technology that blocks side viewing, enhanced AI tools powered by Google Gemini and Perplexity, and modest hardware upgrades. The base and Plus models see $100 price increases to $900 and $1,100 respectively, while the Ultra holds at $1,300. Available March 11.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 lineup with Privacy Display tech and expanded AI capabilities

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Google's Gemini AI now automates multi-step tasks on Android while Apple's Siri features stall

Google launched AI task automation for Gemini on Android, letting users delegate ride-hailing and food delivery orders on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices. The beta feature runs apps in a secure virtual window, requiring user approval before final submission. Meanwhile, Apple continues delaying similar Siri capabilities announced at WWDC 2024.

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Google's Gemini AI now automates multi-step tasks on Android while Apple's Siri features stall

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