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Meta pauses teen access to AI characters ahead of new version

Meta will developed new versions of AI characters that will give age-appropriate responses.

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Google Photos’ latest feature lets you meme yourself

The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos.

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TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck

The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.

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Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: reports

The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.

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Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software

The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot’s capabilities.

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Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you

Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.

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Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding to Long Beach is the fighter jets

Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.

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Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons

Vimeo is in the process of laying off some of its global staff after being acquired last year by Bending Spoons for $1.38B.

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OpenAI is coming for those sweet enterprise dollars in 2026

OpenAI has reportedly appointed Barret Zoph to lead its push into enterprise just a week after Zoph rejoined the company.

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GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to U.S. factory

The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration’s tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit.

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