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During his fireside chat at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Bret Taylor, founder of Sierra and chairman of OpenAI, shared his vision for the future of AI agents. Although he avoided giving a precise definition of what an AI agent is, he emphasized their ability to provide more empathetic and human-like interactions compared to traditional generative AI chatbots. Given that Taylor’s latest venture focuses on AI-driven customer service, it’s no surprise that he is highly optimistic about their potential. “This is the most exciting technological advancement I have seen since discovering the internet as a teenager,” he stated, underscoring…

The United States has reportedly paused its offensive cyber operations against Russia as part of diplomatic efforts to engage Moscow in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. According to reports, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the decision, which impacts hacking operations conducted by U.S. Cyber Command, the Pentagon’s division responsible for cyber warfare. However, intelligence-gathering activities by the National Security Agency (NSA) remain unaffected. Major news outlets, including The New York Times and The Washington Post, have confirmed the order, stating that it was issued ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance,…

There are a few things in life that seem inevitable—death, taxes, and tech companies rolling out design changes that leave users frustrated. The latest example? Apple’s Mail app, which received a significant redesign in iOS 18. This update is also making its way to iPads and MacBooks, and let’s just say, not everyone is thrilled. The revamped Mail app now categorizes emails into sections like Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. It also adds contact photos for each sender, a feature meant to enhance Apple’s branding strategy across its ecosystem. While some might appreciate these changes, many users find them confusing,…

OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-4.5, the highly anticipated AI model codenamed Orion. This latest iteration marks the company’s largest and most sophisticated model to date, leveraging a greater volume of computing power and training data than any of its predecessors. While OpenAI acknowledges the model’s scale, the company has stated in a white paper that GPT-4.5 is not considered a “frontier AI model.” Access and Availability GPT-4.5 is now accessible to ChatGPT Pro subscribers, who pay $200 per month, as part of a research preview. Developers on OpenAI’s API with premium plans can also start using the model immediately. Users…

Ensuring security in AI-generated software is a growing challenge. While artificial intelligence can speed up development, it also introduces new risks that companies struggle to monitor. Addressing this issue, San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup Archipelo has emerged from stealth with $12 million in funding to enhance security in both human and AI-driven code. A New Approach to Developer Security Archipelo has developed a platform focused on “Developer Security Posture Management” (DevSPM), a tool designed to provide enterprises with visibility into the security of their code at every stage of development. According to CEO and co-founder Matthew Wise, there was no existing…

Norwegian robotics company 1X has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, marking the next step in its home-focused robotics development. This new model follows Neo Beta, which debuted in August, and is designed as a prototype for testing in real-life home environments. Images released by the company show Neo Gamma engaged in various household tasks, such as making coffee, folding laundry, and vacuuming. Testing and Development 1X has confirmed that Neo Gamma will soon be tested in select homes, moving beyond lab environments. However, the company stresses that widespread commercial availability is still far off. Unlike most humanoid robots…

OpenAI has announced the expansion of its AI-powered assistant, Operator, to several new regions. This advanced AI agent, designed to complete tasks on behalf of users, is now available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and other countries. Availability and Functionality Operator, which first launched in the U.S. in January, is now accessible in most regions where ChatGPT is offered. However, it remains unavailable in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland due to regulatory constraints. This AI agent can handle various tasks, including booking tickets, making restaurant reservations, filing…

California’s privacy enforcement agency is pushing to penalize a Florida-based data broker involved in one of last year’s largest data breaches, which exposed hundreds of millions of Social Security numbers. Regulator Seeks Financial Penalty The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), responsible for overseeing the state’s data privacy regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), announced on Thursday that it is pursuing a $46,000 fine against National Public Data. The company is being penalized for failing to register as a data broker in California. National Public Data made headlines in April 2024 when it suffered a cyberattack that led to…

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to privately dislike or downvote comments, helping them express disapproval or mark irrelevant remarks. Testing the Dislike Feature Users recently spotted a new button next to comments on Instagram posts and Reels, prompting the company to confirm that it is experimenting with this functionality. This test aims to improve the overall experience in comment sections by allowing users to signal negative feedback on comments they find unhelpful or inappropriate. In a post on Threads, Instagram head Adam Mosseri explained that the dislike count will remain hidden, meaning no one—including the comment’s…

OpenAI’s board of directors has unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to purchase the nonprofit entity that oversees the organization, according to a statement released on Friday. Musk’s Bid Dismissed as Competitive Disruption In a message posted through OpenAI’s official account on X, board chair Bret Taylor described Musk’s offer as a move intended to interfere with a competing AI company rather than a genuine acquisition attempt. “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to disrupt his competition,” Taylor stated. “Any restructuring of OpenAI will only serve to strengthen our nonprofit mission of…