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US diplomats ordered to lobby against data sovereignty laws threatening AI and cloud services

The Trump administration has directed US diplomats to actively oppose foreign data sovereignty laws, arguing they threaten AI advancement and global data flows. A State Department cable signed by Marco Rubio calls the European Union's GDPR and similar regulations unnecessarily burdensome, marking a confrontational shift in international data policy.

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US diplomats ordered to lobby against data sovereignty laws threatening AI and cloud services

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New app detects smart glasses nearby as privacy concerns mount over hidden cameras

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses can detect when someone nearby is wearing camera-equipped smart glasses by scanning their Bluetooth signatures. The app emerged after studies showed nearly 20% of smart glasses users have filmed others without consent, raising urgent questions about privacy in an era of invisible surveillance technology.

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New app detects smart glasses nearby as privacy concerns mount over hidden cameras

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Thomson Reuters Stock Soars 12% as CoCounsel AI Tool Reaches One Million Users Across 107 Countries

Thomson Reuters shares surged 12% after announcing its AI-powered legal assistant CoCounsel has reached one million users across 107 countries. The milestone marks a shift from experimentation to production and eases investor fears about AI disruption. CEO Steve Hasker emphasized the company's fiduciary-grade AI strategy, built on 175 years of authoritative content and validated by domain experts.

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Thomson Reuters Stock Soars 12% as CoCounsel AI Tool Reaches One Million Users Across 107 Countries

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ADT acquires Origin Wireless for $170 million to bring Wi-Fi motion sensing to home security

ADT has acquired Origin Wireless for $170 million to integrate AI sensing technology into its home security systems. The technology uses Wi-Fi signals to detect human presence and activity without cameras, promising to reduce false alarms while raising new privacy questions about corporate surveillance in connected homes.

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ADT acquires Origin Wireless for $170 million to bring Wi-Fi motion sensing to home security

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Oura launches proprietary AI model for women's health in Oura Advisor chatbot

Oura introduces its first custom AI model designed specifically for women's health, enabling its Oura Advisor chatbot to provide personalized guidance on reproductive health. The model combines clinician-reviewed research with biometric data from the Oura Ring to address questions spanning menstrual cycles, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause. Currently rolling out in Oura Labs for opt-in testing, the feature marks a shift toward more specialized health AI.

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Oura launches proprietary AI model for women's health in Oura Advisor chatbot

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Firefox 148 rolls out AI kill switch as Mozilla balances user choice with modern AI browser vision

Mozilla released Firefox 148 with a comprehensive AI kill switch that lets users disable all AI enhancements with one click. The feature blocks ChatGPT integrations, sidebar chatbots, AI link previews, and smart tab suggestions. This move addresses user backlash while Mozilla pursues its AI-focused strategy under new leadership.

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Firefox 148 rolls out AI kill switch as Mozilla balances user choice with modern AI browser vision

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New AI tool logs into Canvas to complete homework automatically as 54% of teens use chatbots

A new AI agent called Einstein can log directly into Canvas and complete coursework automatically, from writing essays to taking quizzes. Meanwhile, Pew Research Center data reveals 54% of U.S. teens now use AI chatbots for homework, with 10% relying on them for most assignments. The developments signal a fundamental shift in how students approach education and raise urgent questions about academic integrity.

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New AI tool logs into Canvas to complete homework automatically as 54% of teens use chatbots

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Privacy watchdogs tell AI image makers: data protection laws apply to synthetic content

A global coalition of more than 60 privacy watchdogs has issued a stark warning to the generative AI industry: companies creating realistic synthetic images of people must comply with existing data protection laws. The joint statement, signed by regulators including the UK's ICO and Ireland's DPC, addresses growing concerns about non-consensual intimate imagery, defamatory content, and exploitation of vulnerable groups, particularly children.

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Privacy watchdogs tell AI image makers: data protection laws apply to synthetic content

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OpenAI updates policies after flagging Canada shooter's ChatGPT account but not reporting to police

Eight months before the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that killed nine people, OpenAI flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account for gun violence scenarios but chose not to contact police. The company has now updated its law enforcement referral protocols and will meet with Canadian officials, including AI Minister Evan Solomon and CEO Sam Altman, as Canada considers government-imposed regulations to fill its AI governance vacuum.

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OpenAI updates policies after flagging Canada shooter's ChatGPT account but not reporting to police

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AI Apps Leak 1.5 Million Images as Security Flaws Expose Millions of Android Users

A popular Android AI app exposed over 12 terabytes of user data, including 1.5 million images and 385,000 videos, through a misconfigured Google Cloud Storage bucket. Cybersecurity researchers warn that 72 percent of AI apps analyzed show similar security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about how these rapidly deployed tools handle user privacy.

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AI Apps Leak 1.5 Million Images as Security Flaws Expose Millions of Android Users

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Humanoid robots arrive in homes with AI advances, but privacy and capability questions linger

Norwegian-US tech company 1X launched Neo, a $20,000 consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to automate household chores like folding laundry. But the 168cm tall bot reveals persistent challenges: limited capabilities requiring remote human operators with virtual reality helmets, privacy risks from data collection, and questions about whether homes truly need humanoid helpers when specialized machines often work better.

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Humanoid robots arrive in homes with AI advances, but privacy and capability questions linger

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OpenAI's first Jony Ive device is a $200-$300 smart speaker with a camera, launching in 2027

OpenAI is developing its first hardware lineup, starting with a smart speaker with a camera expected in early 2027. Designed by legendary Apple designer Jony Ive, the $200-$300 device will feature facial recognition and object recognition capabilities. The company has over 200 employees working on AI-powered hardware devices including smart glasses and a smart lamp, as it enters a consumer hardware market already crowded with competitors like Apple, Meta, and Google.

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OpenAI's first Jony Ive device is a $200-$300 smart speaker with a camera, launching in 2027

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Intel scales back phone support, launches AI-powered assistant built on Microsoft Copilot Studio

Intel has launched Ask Intel, an AI customer support system built on Microsoft Copilot Studio, marking a major shift in how the semiconductor giant handles customer service. The move comes as Intel removes public phone support numbers in most countries and consolidates engagement around web-based systems, raising questions about accuracy and the future of human support agents.

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Intel scales back phone support, launches AI-powered assistant built on Microsoft Copilot Studio

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Google Play AI systems block 1.75 million malicious apps as deterrence strategy takes hold

Google blocked 1.75 million policy-violating apps from its Play Store in 2025, a significant drop from 2.36 million in 2024. The company credits AI-powered protections and stricter developer verification for deterring bad actors before they attempt to publish harmful apps. Google Play Protect identified 27 million new malicious apps outside the store, while enhanced fraud protection now covers 2.8 billion Android devices across 185 markets.

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Google Play AI systems block 1.75 million malicious apps as deterrence strategy takes hold

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Adronite Raises $5M to Help Enterprises Decode Complex Codebases With AI Platform

Seattle startup Adronite secured $5 million in Series A funding led by Gatemore Capital Management to expand its AI-powered software intelligence platform. Unlike typical AI coding tools that work on individual files, Adronite ingests complete codebases—including legacy systems—to provide project-level intelligence across millions of lines of code. The platform addresses a critical challenge for large organizations struggling with sprawling, complex software systems.

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Adronite Raises $5M to Help Enterprises Decode Complex Codebases With AI Platform

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