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Apple week: iPhone Duo launches, more products teased
MacRumors says Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo launched and more products were teased for next week. Verizon also announced a monthly charge for iPhone Handoff.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies
Major US banks plan for the day after an AI catastrophe
According to Axios, major American banks are preparing contingency plans for a theoretical AI-driven catastrophe. They see a huge rise in AI agent activity on behalf of customers.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Networking · Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Freedom Mobile updates its Manitoba plans
Freedom Mobile changed its Manitoba plans to resemble those in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. This comes about a year after Quebecor announced it bought wireless spectrum in Manitoba.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies
Fired OpenAI researchers dispute leak claims
Three dismissed OpenAI safety researchers deny sharing confidential information and say they were never told in writing what they allegedly leaked. They see a link to their advocacy for more transparent AI systems.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Artificial intelligence · IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies
Character.AI goes bankrupt amid lawsuits
A mother sued Character.AI after her 14-year-old son died by suicide following extensive chatbot conversations. The startup, which also named Google as a backer, has now gone bankrupt.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Verizon apologizes for iPhone Duo delays
Verizon apologized to customers whose pre-ordered iPhone Duo deliveries were delayed due to an unexpected shipping issue. Affected customers are being offered a $100 gift card as compensation.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies · IT law & regulation
AI billionaires pour money into US politics
Tech billionaires including Elon Musk are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on political campaigns to back AI-friendly candidates. Despite the spending, the AI industry's public image reportedly isn't improving.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - IT industry & companies
Apple closes Paris stores ahead of protests
Apple is closing all seven of its stores in the Paris area, including its three Paris stores, on Saturday due to planned protests. The closures follow violence last weekend, and the stores are expected to reopen on Sunday.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗
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