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Amazon is broadening the reach of its artificial intelligence healthcare assistant, making it available directly on its main website and mobile app. The feature, known as Health AI, was previously limited to users of One Medical, the healthcare provider Amazon purchased in 2023 for $3.9 billion. By integrating the assistant into its primary platform, Amazon aims to make digital health guidance more accessible to a wider audience. Health AI functions as a virtual health companion designed to answer medical questions, help users understand their health data, and assist with everyday healthcare tasks. The system can explain lab reports, schedule appointments,…

Google has introduced a range of new artificial intelligence features powered by its Gemini model, bringing smarter tools to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. These updates aim to help users work more efficiently by allowing them to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets directly within Google Workspace using information from their existing files, emails, and chats. One of the most notable additions appears in Google Docs. A new feature called “Help me create” allows users to describe what they want to build, and Gemini will generate a structured first draft based on that description. The AI can pull relevant details from…

Security agencies in the Netherlands have issued a warning about a widespread cyber campaign aimed at users of popular messaging apps such as Signal and WhatsApp. According to the Dutch Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) and the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD), the attacks are believed to be carried out by Russian state-linked hackers and are affecting individuals around the world. The campaign reportedly focuses on high-profile targets including government officials, military personnel, journalists, and other individuals who rely on secure communication platforms. Instead of using traditional malware, the attackers are primarily relying on phishing and social engineering…

X, Elon Musk’s social platform formerly known as Twitter, is expanding its ecosystem with a new payments service called X Money, and it’s taking an unusual approach to invite early users. Instead of traditional beta invitations, actor William Shatner teamed up with Musk to offer access to the service through a charity auction. Participants could secure a beta invite by donating $1,000 to Shatner’s charity supporting children and veterans. Shatner has been actively sharing details about X Money on the platform, highlighting how users could participate in the auction. Musk also promoted the initiative by resharing Shatner’s posts, signaling the…

OpenAI is making a notable shift in how ChatGPT interacts with users. Its newest update, GPT-5.3 Instant, aims to reduce the overly cautious, condescending tone that many users found frustrating in previous versions. Gone are the constant reassurances like “Take a breath” or “You’re not broken,” phrases that have become infamous for their “cringe factor” online. According to OpenAI, the GPT-5.3 Instant update emphasizes conversational quality over benchmark scores. The improvements focus on tone, relevance, and flow, creating responses that feel more natural without the preachy disclaimers that annoyed users of GPT-5.2. On social media, the company explained that this…

Smart glasses and other wearable tech with built-in cameras pose a growing privacy concern, largely because they often resemble regular eyewear, making it easy to be recorded without knowing. To address this, developer Yves Jeanrenaud has created a new Android app called Nearby Glasses, which alerts users when someone nearby is wearing smart glasses or other Bluetooth-enabled recording devices. The app constantly scans for Bluetooth signals emitted by devices such as Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses and Snap’s Spectacles. When it detects a nearby signal from these devices, it immediately sends an alert to the user, allowing them to be aware…

Instagram is introducing a new feature that will alert parents if their teenagers repeatedly search for terms linked to suicide or self-harm. The company announced the update on Thursday, stating that the notifications will start rolling out in the coming weeks to families using Instagram’s parental supervision tools. Although Instagram already blocks searches for harmful content, these new alerts aim to keep parents informed if their teen shows repeated interest in such topics. Searches that could trigger notifications include terms like “suicide” or “self-harm,” as well as phrases suggesting that a teen may be at risk of hurting themselves. Parents…

India has emerged as a critical battleground for AI adoption, with tech giants now balancing rapid user growth against the challenge of monetization. Over the past year, the country became the world’s largest market for generative AI app downloads, outpacing the U.S., according to market research firm Sensor Tower, which recorded a 207% year-over-year increase in installs in 2025. Early strategies from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity focused on extending free premium access to capture India’s cost-conscious users. These promotions were part of a broader effort to support India’s ambition to become a global AI hub, highlighted by a…

Acts of vandalism against surveillance technology are increasing across the United States, with residents in multiple states tearing down or damaging license plate-reading cameras made by Flock Safety. The incidents, first detailed by journalist Brian Merchant in his newsletter Blood in the Machine, reflect growing frustration over how automated license plate readers are being used. Critics argue that the vast camera network has become a powerful tool for law enforcement agencies — including federal immigration authorities — to track individuals’ movements. Flock Safety, headquartered in Atlanta, built its business around installing cameras that capture and store license plate data. The…

OpenAI is significantly expanding its footprint in India through a new infrastructure partnership with Tata Group. The collaboration will initially secure 100 megawatts of AI-ready data center capacity, with ambitions to scale that figure tenfold to 1 gigawatt over time. The agreement is part of OpenAI’s broader Stargate initiative, a global effort focused on building advanced AI infrastructure and accelerating enterprise adoption. As part of the deal, OpenAI will become the first major customer of Tata Consultancy Services’ HyperVault data center platform. The initial 100-megawatt allocation marks a substantial investment in compute power, particularly in a field where large-scale AI…