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OpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers
The AI lab insisted the decision was about a ‘breach of trust,’ not raising safety issues.
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
Apple Signs Hiring and Licensing Deal With AI Podcast Startup Huxe
Apple has reached an agreement to recruit employees from Huxe and license the AI audio startup's technology, according to a new European Commission .
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
OneDrive storage limits are changing, though
'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
Users say ‘Gemini as the Google Assistant is a disaster’
Google forced Gemini on Assistant users, and they're not happy about it.
Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps mega stock market listing
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions"
Apple's October 13 Launch: What's Coming
Apple is planning to introduce new products on Tuesday, October 13, Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak announced today. It won't be a traditional Apple event, but Apple has invited some members of the media to New York City to get some hands-on time with whatever's introduced. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Those of us not invited to the New York Experience are likely to be introduced to the new devices via press releases that'll come out on launch day.
Anthropic Says Users Can't Be Needlessly Cruel to Claude
Anthropic today updated its usage policy (via The Verge) to bar users from subjecting Claude to "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior". Anthropic says the abuse rule is meant to apply only in extreme cases, where users "repeatedly act cruelly" toward the AI models with "no discernible purpose". The rule does not apply to ordinary user frustration, pushback, dark creative themes, or model testing and research.
Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects
Free open-source security scans from Claude Mythos.
Apple Has a New M&A Chief as Ternus Reshuffles Leadership
CEO John Ternus is making changes to Apple's leadership, reports Bloomberg. Apple veteran Steve Smith will take over mergers and acquisitions and corporate development, which was previously led by Adrian Perica. M&A is an important team at Apple, handling acquisitions and arrangements like the deal Apple had with OpenAI to add ChatGPT to Siri.
AI-generated political robocalls could flood your phone if FCC green-lights petition
Commissioner warns of 'tsunami of robocalls' if AI election calls request is granted.
Prepare for Apple's New Home Hub With These HomeKit Accessory Deals
Apple's new smart home hub is coming next week, expected to allow users to control all of their HomeKit gadgets directly from its rumored 6-inch square display, or via Siri AI. In anticipation of the home hub launch, we've gathered some of the most notable (and discounted) HomeKit and Matter-enabled smart home devices below, all of which you'll be able to control via the home hub. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.
Google just gave Gemini a new role to fill at work, and it’s a big one
Your next coworker might be AI, and it already has email.
USA Today becomes the latest publisher to sue OpenAI
The list of companies suing OpenAI is growing.
Apple’s rumored homeOS could bring Siri AI and iPhone-style widgets to HomePad
Apple’s upcoming “Welcome home” event could introduce an entirely new operating system for the company’s long-rumored smart home hub, bringing Siri AI, touchscreen controls and familiar Apple apps to a shared household display. The software, widely
Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'
Apple today announced an upcoming product launch that will take place on Tuesday, October 13. We are expecting Apple's announcement to focus on new smart home products, including the long-rumored smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini. The home hub is an all-new device that's like a cross between an iPad and a HomePod.
Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline
Google AI Edge Foresight can also summarize your meetings and “enhance” your notes.
Amazon Unveils New iPad Rivals With Alexa+ and Google Play
Amazon today announced a new lineup of Alexa Tablets, introducing three aluminum tablets with Google Play access, integrated Alexa+, and prices starting at $229.99 to compete with Apple's iPad lineup. The new tablets run Android, moving away from Amazon's Fire OS and its separate app store. Google Play support brings access to apps such as YouTube, Gmail, and Google Docs, addressing a longstanding limitation of Amazon's tablets.
Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks
The enterprise-focused Gemini agent handles work from a single interface.
ARTEX AI Pentesting Tool Used in Data Theft Attacks on South Korean Financial Firms
Attackers used ARTEX and LLMs against South Korean financial organizations in a campaign that resulted in data exfiltration.
Can you trust Meta’s Muse or OpenAI’s Dots to run your life?
Muse’s early lead over OpenAI’s Dots, Grok Bot, and other agents proves that Meta’s real advantage in the agent race isn’t its AI.