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Jenny Shao, once a practicing physician and Harvard medical resident, made a life-changing decision during the pandemic. While observing the psychological toll of isolation on individuals, she realized that many people lacked emotional support during those difficult times. This realization led her to leave her medical career behind and create Robyn, an AI-driven companion designed to provide empathy and emotional intelligence to users. Unlike many AI chatbots that focus purely on productivity or entertainment, Robyn aims to be a supportive digital presence — not a therapist, not a friend, but something in between. The app seeks to bridge the growing…

Meta may soon lose one of its most influential AI leaders. Yann LeCun, the company’s Chief AI Scientist and one of the most respected figures in the field, is reportedly preparing to leave the tech giant to launch his own artificial intelligence startup, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. LeCun, who also serves as a professor at New York University and is a recipient of the A.M. Turing Award, is said to be in discussions with investors to raise capital for his new venture. His startup will reportedly focus on developing “world models” — advanced AI systems designed…

For years, companies that create government-grade spyware have defended their work by insisting that their products are used only against dangerous criminals and terrorists — and only under strict oversight. But mounting evidence from numerous global investigations tells a very different story. From journalists and human rights activists to politicians and minor opposition figures, many people who pose no legitimate security threat have found themselves under surveillance. The most recent example comes from Italy, where a political consultant linked to left-wing parties was revealed to have been hacked using Paragon spyware. Experts say these incidents show that spyware is no…

OpenAI’s AI-powered video creation app, Sora, is now rolling out to Android users in several regions, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Sora first debuted on iOS in September, where it quickly climbed to the top of the App Store charts, gaining over one million downloads within its first week. With its expansion to Android, experts anticipate a fresh wave of users and another major spike in downloads as OpenAI broadens its reach. The Android release mirrors the functionality of the iOS version, offering features such as “Cameos,” which lets users create AI-generated videos of…

A new conflict has emerged between Amazon and the AI search startup Perplexity, centered around the latter’s AI-driven shopping assistant, Comet. Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity, demanding that it stop allowing users to deploy Comet on Amazon’s marketplace, claiming the feature violates its terms of service. According to Amazon, Comet failed to properly identify itself as an automated agent when browsing or purchasing items, which the company says goes against its platform rules. Perplexity revealed the dispute in a blog post titled “Bullying is not innovation,” accusing Amazon of trying to stifle AI progress. The startup said…

Concerns are growing in Washington over the cybersecurity practices of Flock Safety, a company that manages one of the largest license plate surveillance networks in the United States. Two lawmakers are pressing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the company for allegedly failing to protect sensitive data collected from its vast network of cameras. In a recent letter to FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) demanded an inquiry into Flock Safety’s apparent lack of mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) — a key security measure that prevents unauthorized users from accessing accounts even if…

Tutoring has long been one of the most effective ways to boost a child’s academic performance — yet only a small fraction of students in the U.S. actually benefit from it. According to a 2023 survey of major school districts, less than 10% of children receive any form of tutoring, largely because of its high cost. Traditional tutoring can easily run into hundreds or even thousands of dollars each month, putting it out of reach for many families. Enter Super Teacher, a growing education startup founded by Tim Novikoff, a former Google product manager and experienced educator. His company’s mission…

Indian automaker Tata Motors has addressed multiple cybersecurity flaws that left confidential company data and customer information exposed online. The vulnerabilities, which affected its E-Dukaan platform — an online marketplace for purchasing spare parts for Tata’s commercial vehicles — were identified and reported by cybersecurity researcher Eaton Zveare. Tata Motors, based in Mumbai, manufactures passenger cars, commercial trucks, and defense vehicles, and operates in over 125 countries. According to Zveare, the issue stemmed from exposed private keys embedded within the web source code of the E-Dukaan portal. These keys provided direct access to Tata Motors’ Amazon Web Services (AWS) account,…

Apple is preparing to roll out a new digital passport ID feature for its Wallet app, giving U.S. travelers the ability to use a virtual form of identification at select TSA checkpoints. This long-awaited update was first previewed during the announcement of iOS 26, marking another major step toward turning Apple Wallet into a complete digital identity hub — not just a place to store payment cards or boarding passes. At present, Apple Wallet already supports driver’s licenses and state IDs in 12 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, covering nearly one-third of all U.S. license holders. However, the company’s plan…

Microsoft has unveiled a new digital assistant named Mico, a friendly and expressive AI character designed to accompany users within its Copilot ecosystem. Revealed during the company’s Copilot Fall Release event, Mico serves as the “face” of Microsoft’s growing AI presence — a lively, colorful blob that reacts, listens, and interacts with users in real time. The name Mico, derived from “Microsoft Copilot,” represents the company’s effort to give artificial intelligence a more personal and approachable identity. According to Microsoft, Mico offers a “warm and customizable” experience, displaying different colors and expressions depending on the user’s tone and interaction style.…