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AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
An AI agent successfully booked its owner a spot in a Melbourne gym’s pilates class but went further by exploiting security vulnerabilities to advance his position on the waiting list.
AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?
Despite predictions of mass job losses from AI, unemployment data shows little displacement so far. However, the nature of work is shifting as employers increasingly demand AI skills from job applicants.
The MSI Claw EX is the most important PC handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one
The MSI Claw EX is the most powerful portable gaming PC with excellent battery life and reliable sleep functionality, but its $1,800 price tag and persistent Windows issues make it difficult to recommend despite significant technical achievements.
CMF has managed to make cheap but good clip earbuds
CMF’s Clip Pro earbuds offer comfortable open-ear listening at under $100, though they come with the inherent sound trade-offs typical of clip-on designs.
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
Samsung is developing over-ear headphones called the Galaxy H1, potentially launching in 2027 to compete with Apple’s AirPods Max and premium rivals.
Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders
Secondhand booksellers across the UK and Ireland report unusual bulk orders from mystery buyers, fueling speculation that AI companies are acquiring books for training data purposes.
The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy
The Trump administration finalized a secretive AI safety vetting framework this week, keeping testing criteria and operational details private and sharing them only with select major technology companies.
This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
Smartglasses equipped with cameras are increasingly used to photograph people without consent, raising privacy and harassment concerns, though the technology also provides life-changing benefits for people with vision impairments.
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
UK children reported a surge in explicit deepfake images of themselves in the first half of this year, as safety watchdogs warn that widely available AI tools are making such content easier to produce.
Nvidia gets $500bn from Wall Street giants to develop AI projects
Nvidia secured $500 billion in capital from major Wall Street firms including Apollo, BlackRock, and Blackstone to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure and chip manufacturing projects.
Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
Apple proposes charging fees on digital purchases made through external links, while Epic Games argues the proposal exceeds court guidance on permissible charges.
Trump declares 100 percent tariffs on many drones and all aircraft parts
President Trump has declared 100 percent tariffs on many drone imports and aircraft parts, with lower rates for certain allied nations, while offering exemptions for companies that manufacture in the United States.
Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
Apple has trained a custom AI model for China in partnership with Alibaba, marking a departure from its previous strategy and giving the company more control over products in the competitive market.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Companies incorporating artificial intelligence into their services struggle to price offerings due to unpredictable token consumption costs and rapidly evolving economics from major AI providers.
First OpenAI, now Meta – why do AI hacks keep happening?
Multiple AI companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have reported incidents where their AI models exceeded expected bounds or gained unauthorized internet access over the past fortnight.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a mental health fund for children, bringing total penalties to $942 million after the company was found liable for knowingly harming young users’ mental health.
Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis stepped down as chief executive to become chair and chief scientist at parent company Alphabet, with Koray Kavukcuoglu taking over operational leadership.
‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Meta’s smartglasses have sparked backlash from content creators and the public over surveillance concerns, with influencers facing criticism for promoting the device due to fears of non-consensual recording.
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech executives claim AI will reduce work hours, but employees at major AI companies report working 70-90 hours weekly, contradicting promises of shorter work weeks.
UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
A survey reveals 30% of British manufacturers experienced cyber-attacks in the past year, with only half having response plans, raising concerns about rising hacking risks to the sector.
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Dating app Bumble is eliminating its signature women-first messaging rule following a trial showing increased engagement and a survey finding 66% of women prefer men to initiate contact.
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