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Xiaomi Tag includes built‑in loop, works with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub
Xiaomi’s newest Bluetooth tracker arrives as a tiny, clip‑ready device, sidestepping the plastic housings that many rivals still require.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ambiguous safety principles
Why should corporate leaders pause when a major AI firm signs a defense contract? The answer lies in the fine print.
Defense Secretary Hegseth labels Anthropic a supply‑chain risk after Trump ban
President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to declare that Anthropic’s products would no longer be allowed in any federal procurement.
OpenAI secures USD 110 billion in funding, unveils stateful enterprise AI agents
OpenAI just pulled in a staggering $110 billion, a cash infusion that reads like a who’s‑who of tech heavyweights: $30 billion from SoftBank, another $30 billion from Nvidia, and $50 billion from Amazon.
Trump orders agencies to cease using Anthropic AI; firm rejects Pentagon request
Donald Trump’s latest directive tells every federal department to stop using Anthropic’s Claude models, a move that reverberates through the tech‑government corridor.
OpenAI secures USD 110 billion from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank; Microsoft tie strong
Why does this matter now? A wave of capital has landed on OpenAI from three of the world’s biggest tech financiers—Amazon, Nvidia and Softbank.
MWC 2026 in Barcelona showcases phones, gadgets as flagship show loses clout
Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress is back for its 2026 edition, and the halls are once again packed with the latest handsets and wearables.
Anthropic Rejects Pentagon’s New Terms, Cites Lethal AI and Surveillance
Why does this matter now? The Pentagon rolled out a fresh set of contractual terms aimed at tightening control over artificial‑intelligence tools that could be used in lethal autonomous weapons or mass‑surveillance programs.
Jack Dorsey's Block slashes over 4,000 jobs, cutting nearly half staff
Block, the payments and fintech firm co‑founded by Twitter’s former chief, is slashing its workforce by more than 4,000 roles – roughly half of its employees.
Open-source AI assistant IronCurtain adds control layer, avoids system access
Why does an AI assistant need a firewall of its own? Developers have been wrestling with the fact that many generative agents can, once prompted, reach into files, send emails or even change settings on a computer.
Developers' Value Shifts to Directing AI Coding Agents, Not Writing Code
Why does this matter now? Because the daily grind of typing loops, debugging, and refactoring is being replaced by a new kind of oversight.
OpenAI expands London office, citing UK talent and research hubs
OpenAI’s latest move signals a clear shift in its geographic strategy. The company announced a substantial enlargement of its London base, positioning the capital as a new hub for its research and development teams.
Experts warn against padding AI‑screened resumes with irrelevant data
Why does this matter? As AI-driven applicant‑tracking systems become the first gatekeepers of job applications, the line between strategic tailoring and outright padding grows thinner.
Perplexity's 19‑model AI ‘Computer’ debut; Anthropic lets fan‑fav Opus 3 blog
Perplexity just rolled out its so‑called “Computer,” a suite that stitches together 19 distinct language models under one interface.
Gong unveils Mission Andromeda AI coaching, chatbot and open MCP links
Gong’s latest rollout, dubbed Mission Andromeda, bundles an AI‑driven sales coach, a conversational chatbot and, for the first time, open‑access links to rival platforms via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
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Anthropic calls out AI copycats; Tely AI offers 1‑week content at lower cost
Why does Anthropic’s recent jab at Chinese AI copycats matter now? The warning underscores a growing unease in the industry: firms are scrambling to differentiate genuine innovation from cheap imitations.
Google and Samsung roll out AI features Apple delayed, ad withdrawn
Google and Samsung have just put new AI-driven tools into the hands of consumers, a move that starkly contrasts with Apple’s more cautious rollout.
Amazon AGI Lab Head David Luan Departs After Leading Nova Act Development
David Luan’s exit marks a turning point for Amazon’s nascent AGI efforts. While he oversaw the creation of Nova Act, the AI‑driven browser agent that promised a more conversational web experience, the lab’s leadership now faces a gap.
Ailias offers hologram avatars of historic figures, with ethical AI guidelines
Ailias is rolling out holographic avatars that let users chat with digitized versions of people like Isaac Newton, promising a blend of education and personal interaction that feels straight out of science‑fiction.
CJNG uses AI, drones, social media to oust Knights Templar, Zetas in five years
Why does a Mexican cartel’s tech play matter to anyone watching organized crime? The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG, has been quietly reshaping its operations with tools most people associate with Silicon Valley rather than smuggling routes.
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