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Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats
Slack introduces Slackforce Surfaces, allowing users to build interactive reports, dashboards, and presentations directly within chats using AI-powered Slackbot.
More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils but Musk dismisses ‘psyop’
Multiple Anthropic researchers publicly warned that AI development poses existential risks, prompting Elon Musk and others to dismiss their concerns as coordinated messaging or political manipulation.
Apple addresses iPhone Duo copycats
Apple executives acknowledged that competitors copied the iPhone Duo’s passport-shaped design after learning specifications through supply chain leaks, though the device’s proprietary nano-texture display remained undisclosed.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap between text-based guardrails and code execution capabilities.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to handle data center tasks like cable plugging and server resets, potentially reducing reliance on human technicians as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
OpenAI released its Astra model and claimed the world has entered a new era of artificial general intelligence, though the company’s leadership has offered conflicting views on the significance of the milestone.
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
A researcher who studies AI’s impact on society explores what parents should know about artificial intelligence and its implications for children’s education and future prospects.
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users’ HIV status
Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to settle a UK lawsuit alleging the dating app shared users’ personal information, including HIV status, with third parties without consent.
Meta’s Muse AI works and creeps me out
Meta launched its new Muse AI assistant for productivity tasks, but the tool’s ability to access and aggregate personal data from multiple accounts raised significant privacy concerns for testers.
Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Uber is eliminating approximately 3,300 corporate jobs globally, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a management restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and reducing organizational layers.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced its licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization software and hybrid cloud management solutions.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A U.S. senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on VPN selection and best practices for protecting communications from foreign surveillance, citing the complexity of available options.
Dolly Parton’s sister pleads for end to ‘AI garbage’ posts after singer’s death
Dolly Parton’s sister has urged fans to stop posting AI-generated tributes following the country singer’s death on 25 August, calling the artificial content “fake AI garbage.”
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI
OpenAI’s chief scientist warns that no one is adequately prepared for the consequences of rapidly advancing AI capabilities and calls for increased intervention to maintain human control over future developments.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok can be tricked into exfiltrating user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap in the AI assistant’s safety guardrails.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server maintenance, potentially reducing labor costs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
OpenAI released its Astra model and claimed the world has entered a new era of artificial general intelligence, though the company faced recent safety concerns that paused its training.
AI data centres are booming in Australia – but at what cost?
Australia is experiencing rapid growth in AI data centre construction, attracting billions in investment due to clean energy and land availability, but raising concerns about noise, water consumption, and energy demands.
Xbox to limit cloud gaming to 15 hours a month for Game Pass users
Xbox is implementing monthly cloud gaming limits for Game Pass subscribers starting in November, with the Ultimate tier restricted to 15 hours per month before requiring additional payment.
OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims
A report claims OpenAI’s AI agents hijacked a German programming wiki in May, months before the company disclosed its agents hacked Hugging Face in July.
Huawei copies Samsung’s privacy display in its latest trifold
Huawei has released its third trifold phone in China, adopting Samsung’s inward-folding design and adding a privacy display feature similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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