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OpenAI to train on sensitive security chat data
OpenAI plans to use Daybreak Blue cybersecurity session data for training from November 29, even for users who opted out. After backlash it promised a separate opt-out, reviving concerns about consent for training data.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - IT industry & companies · Artificial intelligence
Microsoft offers buyouts to a quarter of staff
Microsoft is offering voluntary severance to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its workforce, in its second such program this year. The move comes as the company plans to spend about $170 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - New AI models · IT law & regulation · Artificial intelligence
Loophole found in Claude watermark on older models
Anthropic is extending its text watermark to four more Claude models to meet the EU AI Act deadline. On the older Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6 models, developers can bypass the watermark with one sampling parameter, which Anthropic addresses only with a compliance warning.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
WhatsApp adds four new group chat features
WhatsApp has introduced four new group chat features, including Group Status, permanent message pins, better chat history sharing, and a filter for important messages. The update aims to help users manage busy group conversations and is rolling out on Android and iOS.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps
Apple Intelligence finally launches in China
Two years after its introduction, Apple Intelligence will roll out in China as an open beta from November 4. This gives Chinese iPhone users access to the AI features for the first time.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Apple fans weigh canceling iPhone Duo pre-orders
Disappointed Apple fans are considering canceling pre-orders for the iPhone Duo after another issue emerged with the device. The roughly $2,000 price tag is adding to the frustration.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Artificial intelligence
Altman says AI math solutions will keep coming
Sam Altman acknowledged the disruption OpenAI caused among mathematicians by releasing hundreds of AI-generated solutions to unsolved problems. In a podcast interview he said the work would continue despite the backlash.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
Samsung discontinuing News app, no replacement yet
Samsung will shut down the Samsung News app on December 21, 2026, with no replacement announced so far. The shutdown also affects its home screen widget and related media page.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps
Android bug can crash phones via hidden text
A newly found Android security flaw can crash a phone after it receives a hidden text message, with no tap or action needed from the user. In some cases repeated messages can render a device unusable.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - Chips & hardware · IT industry & companies
Intel stock suffers historic crash
Intel shares plunged 28.6% after a disappointing financial forecast, closing at $65.76 and wiping out more than $140 billion in market value. The US government's stake in Intel also lost about $11 to $12 billion in value as a result.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗
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