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Google has begun testing a new set of AI-driven features designed to change how readers interact with news on its platform. The company revealed that a select group of publishers have joined a pilot program where AI-generated overviews appear on their dedicated Google News pages. Several well-known international outlets are participating in this early trial, including Der Spiegel, The Guardian, El País, Kompas, Folha, Infobae, The Times of India, The Washington Post, and The Washington Examiner. Google says this initiative is part of a broader effort to understand how artificial intelligence can enhance audience engagement and support publishers. The core…

A coalition of state and territorial attorneys general has issued a forceful warning to major artificial intelligence companies, urging them to take immediate steps to prevent chatbots from producing responses described as “delusional” and potentially dangerous. Their message: fix the problem—or risk violating state laws. The letter, sent under the umbrella of the National Association of Attorneys General, was addressed to more than a dozen of the most influential tech companies shaping the AI landscape. Among them were Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, Apple, Meta, Anthropic, and several AI-focused startups such as Perplexity AI, Replika, xAI, and others. The bipartisan group of…

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has reaffirmed its decision to bar Scott Zuckerman, the founder behind several notorious spyware brands, from participating in the surveillance software industry. The agency declined his recent request to reverse or soften the restrictions placed on him following a major privacy scandal. Zuckerman previously operated Support King and its associated apps, including SpyFone and OneClickMonitor—programs designed to secretly monitor individuals’ phones. In 2021, the FTC permanently prohibited him from marketing, selling, or even promoting any kind of surveillance product after investigators uncovered severe data security failures. The order also required Zuckerman to wipe all customer…

Petco, the well-known retailer for pet products and services, has acknowledged a security incident that exposed customer information. The company disclosed the issue in a notice submitted to California’s attorney general, which is required when a significant number of state residents are affected by a data breach. A sample of the notification letter provided by the state shows that Petco discovered a problem within one of its internal software tools. According to the company, a configuration mistake made certain files publicly accessible online. The organization stated that it detected the issue on its own and acted immediately to shut off…

Meta has begun rolling out a new support center that brings assistance for both Facebook and Instagram under a single umbrella. The company said this change is intended to improve the experience for users, acknowledging that earlier systems were often confusing or unhelpful. This unified hub is gradually becoming available worldwide in both iOS and Android versions of the apps. Inside the new section, people will be able to access tools for reporting problems, recovering locked accounts, and searching for answers. Meta is also testing an AI-based assistant that can guide users step-by-step through common issues. The assistant is currently…

At a recent business summit hosted by The New York Times, Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, discussed the current state of the artificial intelligence industry, its explosive growth, and the possibility that some companies are gambling too heavily on the future. Although he avoided saying that the sector is officially a “bubble,” he made it clear that the situation is complicated and carries real danger. Amodei said he believes AI will continue to reshape the economy and create enormous value. However, he stressed that the timing of those gains remains unpredictable. Companies racing for dominance may invest aggressively at…

Speechify, widely known for turning text into audio, is broadening its capabilities with new voice-driven tools added to its Chrome extension. The company is introducing two major features: voice typing and a built-in voice assistant designed to help users interact more naturally with online content. Over the past year, voice recognition technology has improved dramatically, and many apps have begun integrating speech-based input. Speechify is now joining this growing field with its own dictation tool, currently available in English. The feature functions much like other voice-to-text solutions by correcting mistakes, removing filler words, and cleaning up sentences as you speak.…

Google has teamed up with global venture firm Accel to identify and support India’s next wave of AI-focused founders. The collaboration represents the first major partnership under the Google AI Futures Fund, which was introduced earlier this year to invest in young AI companies around the world. Under this new arrangement, Google and Accel will co-invest as much as $2 million into each selected startup through Accel’s Atoms program. Both organizations will contribute up to $1 million each. The upcoming 2026 batch will center on founders in India as well as members of the Indian diaspora who are building AI-driven…

A number of major U.S. financial institutions are rushing to evaluate potential damage after a cyber intrusion at a New York–based financial technology provider exposed sensitive information earlier this month. The affected company, SitusAMC, works behind the scenes for more than a thousand commercial lenders, mortgage firms, pension funds, and government agencies. Over the weekend, the company confirmed that it had uncovered a security incident on November 12, revealing that intruders had stolen internal corporate records tied to its clients in the banking sector. The attackers also accessed certain accounting files and legal documents, though the company has not disclosed…

Warner Music Group has resolved its copyright dispute with the AI music company Udio and, in a surprising turn, the two organizations are now joining forces. Alongside ending the legal battle, they’ve signed a licensing agreement that sets the stage for a new AI-driven music creation service expected to debut in 2026. According to Warner Music, this upcoming platform is intended to be a “new generation” space where fans can create, listen to, and discover music using technology trained only on legitimate, licensed material. The company says this approach will simultaneously open up additional income opportunities for artists and protect…