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Google's AI Agents Signal End of Traditional Search as We Know It
Google is redefining search by letting AI agents proactively find information without user prompting. This shift could fundamentally change how we interact with the internet.
Starbucks Drops Faulty AI Inventory System That Failed to Count
Starbucks scrapped an AI inventory tool after it repeatedly miscounted stock. The system’s failure highlights challenges in retail automation.
Salesforce Faces Growing Questions Over AI Product Readiness
Salesforce's aggressive marketing of its Agentforce AI platform is drawing skepticism as customers question whether the technology is ready for real-world use.
AI-Generated Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts as Unrepresented Plaintiffs Turn to Chatbots
Individuals without lawyers are using AI tools like ChatGPT to file lawsuits. The low-quality cases, dubbed 'slopsuits,' are clogging judicial dockets and raising concerns about misuse of technology.
Open Source Project Hijacked in Phishing Campaign Targeting 14,000 Users
A developer discovered their open source tool was weaponized to phish thousands. The incident underscores supply chain risks in the open source ecosystem.
Why a Former Meta Engineer Bet on the Old Web Over AI
Craig Campbell passed on VC funding to launch a historical maps website. His gamble on the old school web is paying off while AI hype surges.
TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
TikTok is expanding beyond short videos into shopping, messaging and payments, aiming to become a super app. The move could reshape user habits but raises privacy and regulatory concerns.
Robot Startup Turns SF Airbnb Into Trashed Lab, Hosts Allege
San Francisco Airbnb hosts report guests from a robot startup secretly testing machines indoors, leaving units with damaged kitchens and missing items.
X Limits Unpaid Users to 50 Posts Per Day
X now restricts unverified accounts to 50 posts and 200 replies daily. The change pressures users toward paid subscriptions as alternatives like Bluesky gain traction.
Hackers Exploited Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts
Hackers used a prompt injection attack on Meta's AI support chatbot to steal high-value Instagram accounts. The exploit was trivially easy and affected accounts including the Obama White House.