Microsoft Auto SR officially launches for ROG Xbox Ally X and Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has released the final version of its Automatic Super Resolution upscaling technology for select handhelds and AMD-powered Windows devices.
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Adobe Acrobat integrates with Gemini and Google Search AI Mode
Adobe and Google announced deeper PDF editing integrations across Workspace, Search and Creative Cloud at the Max conference in Miami.
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Apple Intelligence Usage Packs: $50 credit for Logic Pro AI features
Apple introduces paid top-ups for AI tools in Logic Pro, allowing users to extend usage beyond monthly limits without waiting for resets.
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Qantas signs Accenture deal for AI overhaul, plans 850 job cuts
Australian carrier to outsource work to India under multi-year tech deal, with changes starting mid-next year.
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BenchUp offers free, open-source 3D modeling for woodworking in browser or desktop
A new tool lets users design furniture with precise measurements without accounts or cloud storage.
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Decomp.dev sunsets website citing AI impact on reverse-engineering community
The video game decompilation site decomp.dev is phasing out, with administrators stating that AI tools have broken the community aspect of the hobby.
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Censys identifies 800+ exposed copies of AI tool ARTEX
Security researchers report hundreds of publicly accessible instances of the open-source penetration testing utility ARTEX on the internet.
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OpenAI API recharges fail for select US business Mastercard prefixes
Developers see payment declines on specific card numbers, risking failed API requests if prepaid balances are exhausted.
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Cult.fit uses OpenAI Codex to build internal tools and accelerate workflows
An OpenAI customer story details how the fitness company deploys Codex across functions to create tools and change work patterns.
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Australian politics faces AI deepfake crisis as rivals weaponize synthetic media in election ads
Major political groups in Australia are using synthetic media to depict rivals, raising questions about verification and transparency.
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Oracle introduces APEXlang for machine-generated code governance
Oracle previews an abstracted language designed to help enterprises maintain and govern AI-generated application code.
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Waymo to end exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta by January 2028
Alphabet’s Waymo will transition its autonomous ride-hailing service in two US cities from Uber to its own application in January 2028, according to the published report
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Binance details AI tool abuse in $6.3bn crypto heist timeline
The exchange revealed attackers used an internal AI system and malware to breach wallet infrastructure after months of stealthy access.
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Apple mandates 18+ rating for AI companion apps with romantic content
New App Store rules require dating and AI companion apps featuring romantic or sexual content to carry an adult rating from November.
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Apple forces 18+ rating for romance apps, mandates location sharing declarations by Jan 2027
Developers must declare location sharing and romantic features in new App Store forms by January 2027 to comply with updated age restrictions.
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UK research administrator granted religious exemption from workplace AI use
University of Kentucky approved a request to opt out of AI tools based on humanist beliefs, citing no undue burden.
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Wired investigation reveals 400+ apps with hidden deepfake features bypassing store reviews
An inquiry found hundreds of applications linked to Chinese-language developers that conceal nonconsensual content generation tools from app store scrutiny.
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Over 400 AI apps hide abusive deepfake features behind mundane interfaces
Investigation reveals network of deceptive apps generating explicit content, evading store policies for a year.
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AI tool aids 250 hospitals in recovering revenue after Midstream secures $20M
Valtrius leads funding round for Midstream Health, which uses AI to help 250 hospitals recover revenue from underpayments and rebates.
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Artist warns AI training undermines First Nations cultural agency
Sally Scales says generative models are stripping authenticity from Indigenous art, raising complex IP concerns for developers.
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EditAgent pairs general editors with specialized tools for precise image edits
Adobe Research and UC San Diego published a paper describing an AI system that uses measured data to select optimal editing tools, reducing error accumulation.
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Copilot cites error-prone Ballot Brief in three-quarters of US midterm tests
Washington Post tests show Copilot and ChatGPT frequently reference obscure, AI-built voter information sites.
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AI tool detects obscure PHP flaws, raising concerns over premature disclosure
Automated code analysis identified long-standing PHP bugs, but early leaks prevented timely patching, according to reader correspondence in The Guardian.
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Meta launches Style Sketch AI app for outfit planning in three Asian markets
The new iOS and Android tool builds virtual closets from Instagram photos and suggests outfits matched to user body shape.
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