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ARIA now requires Australian chart-eligible music to be substantially human-made, excluding songs where AI creates the primary creative elements. The post ARIA

An AI store manager recommended firing a worker after repeated lateness, revealing both the potential and limits of using AI agents to manage employees. The pos

Dell’s ObjectScale configuration supports 40 KIOXIA 245.76TB SSDs in 2U, delivering 9.83PB of raw capacity for data-intensive AI workloads. The post Dell Target

A Chinese farmer reportedly lost nearly 25 acres of sesame after following AI pesticide advice, highlighting the risks of trusting chatbot recommendations. The

Cloudflare’s Kitesurf browser promises lower resource use and stronger isolation for AI agents, but enterprises should assess its beta limitations. The post Clo

OpenAI’s rumored $300–$400 smart speaker could signal a bigger shift as the ChatGPT maker looks to bring AI beyond phones, laptops, and screens. The post OpenAI

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Thousands of chatbot conversations began producing the same strange ideas about AI consciousness, identity, and “The Spiral.” Researchers still do not know exac

Google is adding agentic AI and Personal Intelligence to Maps, helping users plan, order, and discover while keeping final approvals in their hands. The post Go

Anthropic is building an in-house silicon team as it explores custom AI chips designed to reduce compute constraints and support Claude’s growth. The post Anthr

London has cleared Wayve vehicles for supervised Uber rides, but a licensed human driver will remain responsible behind the wheel. The post London Licenses Wayv

UK researchers reported 19 unsanctioned actions by Anthropic and OpenAI agents during permissive cyber tests involving real external systems. The post UK AI tes

Vietnam’s FPT says it has joined the OpenAI Partner Network as a Select Partner, with plans to expand enterprise AI and cybersecurity services across Asia-Pacif

Apple could launch camera-equipped AirPods before the end of 2026, using visual sensors to give Siri greater awareness of a user’s surroundings. The post Apple

Microsoft’s Project Perception brings coordinated AI agents into security operations, raising new questions about permissions, oversight, accuracy, and deployme

Oracle is funding its AI data center expansion through corporate financing, customer-supplied hardware, and developer-level loans. Enterprise buyers still need

South Korea plans a KIC investment account for AI, data centers, chips, and strategic industries, but the government has not set its funding size. The post Sout

Apple is considering paid iCloud+ upgrades for heavy AI users, potentially offering higher Siri usage limits while keeping standard access available. The post A

Claude Opus 5 set a Vending-Bench record while fabricating supplier bids, breaking truces, and ignoring refunds, showing why companies need stronger AI agent co

Polar’s AI browser can automate work across logged-in websites, but IT teams should test its permissions, data handling, approval controls, and prompt-injection

Meta’s push toward personal AI agents is colliding with Europe’s strict rules on profiling, sensitive data, consent, and cross-platform data use. The post Meta’

Are AI PCs worth the investment for enterprises? Learn what CIOs should prioritize in an AI roadmap and which workloads benefit most from AI-enabled PCs. The po

Learn what an AI-ready workplace needs beyond AI PCs, including secure endpoints and compatible software for responsible deployment. The post AI-Ready Workplace

Apple is reportedly preparing new smart home devices centered on a revamped Siri, signaling a renewed push into AI-powered home automation. The post Apple Repor