LibreOffice Says It Will Keep Generative AI Out Of Default Installations
LibreOffice says it will not add generative AI to its default software installation for the foreseeable future, citing concerns around privacy, data control, offline use, and dependence on external providers.…
Bluesky Applies For .bsky Domain To Give Users Shorter Online Identities
Bluesky has applied to create “.bsky” as a new internet top-level domain, potentially allowing users to replace longer handles such as “sarahp.bsky.social” with shorter addresses like “sarahp.bsky.” The application has…
Google Pauses Open Source Bug Bounty Program After Surge In AI-Generated Reports
Google has suspended its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program after a sharp increase in AI-generated submissions, many of which the company said were invalid. The pause took effect on…
Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand Draws Questions Following White House AI Summit
President Donald Trump’s decision to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” has become a central talking point following a White House meeting with some of the technology industry’s most influential…
Trump Establishes Super Intelligence Force To Coordinate Federal AI Strategy
President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Super Intelligence Force, a federal task force that will coordinate government efforts related to artificial intelligence, which his administration has…
Federal Judge Rules Warrantless Flock License Plate Search Violated Fourth Amendment
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights by using Flock Safety’s license plate database to search her vehicle without a…
AWS Ends Use Of NDAs With Government Agencies Amid Data Center Opposition
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman said the company has stopped using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with government agencies as it seeks approval for new data center projects across the United…
OpenAI Safety Report Leader Resigns, Says Company Culture Is “Broken”
David Robinson, a longtime OpenAI employee who led the writing of safety reports accompanying major product launches, has resigned from the company, arguing that its culture is “broken” and warning…
India Blocks Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat From App Stores And Limits Access To Messaging Platform
Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat has been removed from Apple’s App Store and Google Play in India following a government order issued under the country’s information technology laws. The…
Vessev Bets On Electric Hydrofoil Ferries To Expand Water-Based Transit
New Zealand startup Vessev is developing electric hydrofoil ferries that lift above the water to reduce drag, improve efficiency, and provide a smoother ride. The company believes the combination of…
AI Agents Move Beyond Apps As Text-Based Assistants Handle Everyday Tasks
A growing number of AI companies are building assistants that work through text messages instead of standalone apps, allowing users to delegate tasks by simply sending a message. These agents…
Meta Launches Open-Source Muse Gadgets Platform For Custom AI Hardware Projects
Meta has introduced Muse Gadgets, an open-source platform that allows developers and hobbyists to build custom hardware that connects directly to its AI agent, Muse. The initiative expands Meta’s efforts…
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill To Ban Federal Use Of License Plate Reader Data
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems or accessing data collected through those networks. The proposal comes as…
Sean Parker Backs Stability AI’s Push Into Licensed AI Music Tools
Sean Parker is returning to the music industry through Stability AI, with a strategy centered on licensed content and partnerships with major record labels. The Napster co-founder told The Information…
Apple Tightens macOS Full Disk Access Controls As AI Agent Privacy Concerns Grow
Apple has announced new safeguards for a macOS permission known as Full Disk Access, saying the rise of AI agents has increased the privacy and security risks associated with granting…
Circuit Breaker Labs Uses AI Simulations To Test Chatbots For Psychological Safety Risks
Circuit Breaker Labs is developing AI-powered testing systems designed to identify psychological safety risks in artificial intelligence models, as concerns grow over chatbot interactions linked to suicides, delusions, and harmful…
Pope Leo XIV Calls For Distinction Between Human Art And AI-Generated Content
Pope Leo XIV has renewed the Vatican’s criticism of artificial intelligence-generated creative works, arguing that a fundamental difference exists between art created by humans and content produced by machines. The…