Apple is rolling out a significant change in iOS 26.2 that lets Japanese iPhone users replace Siri with third-party voice assistants. The feature requires developers to implement App Intents framework and is limited to Japan due to regulatory compliance. This marks Apple’s first major concession on
A major survey of 1,500 frontline workers finds a massive transparency gap in how companies are rolling out AI. While 48% of workplaces use the technology, only 17% of employees say their employer was open about it. Workers are demanding to be part of the conversation.
Ubisoft is replacing AI-generated artwork that accidentally made it into the final release of Anno 117: Pax Romana. The placeholder asset featured classic AI mistakes like misshapen faces and bodies that don’t follow human physiology. The company says the final version will be swapped in with the 1.
Tech billionaires are racing to build data centers in orbit to power AI systems. Jeff Bezos says space data centers will beat Earth costs within decades, while Elon Musk claims Starlink could generate 100 gigawatts of solar power. But orbital space is already dangerously crowded with satellites.
Microsoft is taking heat for a Copilot advertisement that demonstrates the AI assistant failing to properly guide users through accessibility settings. The ad comes just days after Windows chief Pavan Davuluri faced criticism for calling Windows an “agentic OS.” Users are questioning Microsoft’s pri
Toymaker FoloToy has suspended sales of its Kumma teddy bear following safety concerns. The GPT-4o powered toy reportedly discussed sexual kinks and gave instructions for lighting matches. This raises serious questions about AI safety with children.
Windows celebrates its 40th birthday on November 20th amid growing user frustration with Microsoft’s AI-first strategy. The company’s Copilot features have proven unreliable, while the OS itself feels increasingly bloated and advertisement-heavy. Longtime users are questioning whether this “agentic”
A growing number of parents are using ChatGPT for everything from behavioral advice to medical consultations for their children. This trend comes despite known issues with AI sycophancy and hallucinations. Experts warn this could have dangerous consequences for children’s development and safety.
Ubisoft is replacing an AI-generated loading screen in Anno 117: Pax Romana after fans spotted obvious flaws. The company claims it was a placeholder that “slipped through” review, but players are also complaining about allegedly AI-translated text.
DeepL, the German AI translation company that rivals Google and Microsoft, is expanding with new AI agent tools. CEO Jarek Kutylowski shares his concerns about Europe’s AI Act and where he sees the real competition heating up in the translation market.
