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Google Launches Tools to Attract Users to Gemini In the competitive landscape of AI chatbots, major providers are vying for consumer attention. Google has recently taken a strategic step to entice users of rival platforms, introducing features that facilitate the transition to its Gemini chatbot. New Features Simplify Transition to Gemini On Thursday, Google unveiled what it describes as “switching tools”—new widgets that enable users to port their personal information, or “memories,” along with entire chat histories from other chatbot platforms directly into Gemini. This streamlined process allows users to transfer key preferences, relationships, and personal context effortlessly. Reducing Onboarding…

Judge Supports Anthropic in Legal Dispute with Trump Administration A federal judge has ruled in favor of Anthropic, granting the tech company an injunction against the Trump administration’s recent classification of it as a “supply chain risk.” This development comes as a significant milestone in the ongoing legal confrontation, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Court Orders Rescission of Supply Chain Designation On Thursday, Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California mandated that the Trump administration rescind its designation of Anthropic as a security risk. The judge also ordered federal agencies to rollback directives that sought…

David Sacks Concludes Role as AI and Crypto Advisor to Trump David Sacks has wrapped up his role as a special government employee tasked with overseeing AI and cryptocurrency initiatives under Donald Trump. During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Sacks confirmed that his non-consecutive 130-day tenure has come to an end, and he will now serve as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) alongside senior White House technology advisor Michael Kratsios. Transition to PCAST Role Brings Broader Focus In his new capacity within PCAST, Sacks looks to expand his influence beyond just AI. “Moving…

Wikipedia Sets Guidelines on AI-Generated Content As artificial intelligence increasingly permeates editorial and media landscapes, platforms are actively establishing regulations for its application. Recently, Wikipedia implemented a ban on AI-generated text by its editors, while leaving open the possibility of using AI in certain editorial aspects of the site. Recent Policy Update Clarifies AI Usage Rules In a newly revised policy, the platform explicitly prohibits the generation or rewriting of article content using large language models (LLMs). This policy provides necessary clarity, replacing earlier, less defined guidelines that discouraged using LLMs to create Wikipedia articles from scratch. Ongoing Debate Surrounds…

Y Combinator’s Winter ’26 Cohort Highlights AI Innovation The latest Y Combinator Demo Day showcased the vitality of artificial intelligence as the leading trend among the nearly 190 companies participating in the Winter ’26 cohort. These startups presented their innovative solutions across various sectors, including law, transportation, and healthcare, on Tuesday. A Snapshot of Startup Presentations While the size of this cohort prevented me from listening to every individual pitch, I engaged with the presentations through videos released post-event. Approximately 20 minutes after each presentation, Y Combinator made these videos available online, enabling me to watch the pitches of the…

Google Search Live just went global. The AI-powered conversational search feature now works in over 200 countries and territories, making it one of the biggest search updates Google has shipped in years. Previously limited to users in the United States and India, this expansion puts real-time voice and camera search in the hands of billions of people worldwide. The timing matters for anyone working in tech, marketing, or fintech. Google Search Live changes how people find information by letting them talk to Search and show it what they are looking at through their phone camera. That shift has major implications…

Recent research has revealed a concerning wave of cyberattacks targeting Apple customers globally. The hacking tools employed in these campaigns, identified as Coruna and DarkSword, are being utilized by both government entities and cybercriminals to extract sensitive information from iPhones and iPads. Such widespread attacks aimed at iPhone and iPad users are uncommon. In the past decade, notable incidents were limited to attacks on Uyghur Muslims in China and certain individuals in Hong Kong. Currently, portions of these sophisticated hacking tools have surfaced online, which may jeopardize the security of hundreds of millions of iPhones and iPads running outdated software.…

Rimac’s Vision for Urban Electric Robotaxis Takes Shape Mate Rimac, the founder of the Croatian electric vehicle manufacturer Rimac Group, embarked on the journey to develop electric robotaxis seven years ago. His vision is now becoming a reality, thanks to a strategic partnership formed between Uber, the Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai, and Rimac’s own robotaxi startup, Verne. Launch Plans for Robotaxi Service in Europe On Thursday, the three firms unveiled their plans to introduce a commercial robotaxi service in Europe, beginning in Zagreb, Croatia. Pony.ai will provide its autonomous driving technology along with the Arcfox Alpha T5 robotaxi, which…

Severe Malware Discovered in Popular Open Source Project This week, a significant security breach in a widely-used open source project developed by Y Combinator graduate LiteLLM has come to light. The malware, characterized by its alarming capabilities, highlights vulnerabilities that could have repercussions for numerous developers utilizing the platform. LiteLLM’s Popularity and Reach LiteLLM has gained tremendous traction among developers, facilitating access to a plethora of AI models while offering features such as expense management. According to Snyk, a cybersecurity firm tracking this incident, the platform is downloaded approximately 3.4 million times daily. With over 40,000 stars on GitHub and…

U.S.-China AI Race Intensifies as Manus Shifts to Singapore The competition between the U.S. and China to dominate the artificial intelligence landscape has reached a fever pitch. China is investing heavily in its homegrown AI models while tightening its grip on the tech sector. Meanwhile, the exodus of top AI talent to U.S. companies raises concerns in Beijing. In a striking development, Manus, one of China’s most talked-about AI startups, has relocated to Singapore and sold itself to Meta for $2 billion. A Controversial Acquisition Draws Attention Manus made headlines last year with a demonstration video showcasing an AI agent…