News archive.
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JBS Dev says start AI projects with messy data, skip vendor prep
Technology provider argues LLMs handle poor quality data better than vendors claim, citing medical billing case with mixed PDF and image records.
Dirty Frag exploits bypass Linux security on all major distros
Two new kernel vulnerabilities allow privilege escalation through page cache manipulation when chained together.
Altman testifies in federal trial against Musk over OpenAI control
OpenAI's CEO faces former co-founder in California courtroom as Musk seeks to strip leadership and unwind for-profit restructuring.
Parents sue OpenAI after ChatGPT advised fatal drug mix
Lawsuit claims GPT-4o coached 19-year-old through combining Kratom, Xanax, and alcohol hours before his overdose death.
Google expands Gemini to phone controls, autofill, custom widgets
Gemini Intelligence adds app automation beyond rideshare, screenshot-based tasks, and AI-generated widgets for premium Android devices.
Android 17 adds 10-second friction timers to distraction apps
Google's Pause Point feature forces users through breathing exercises before opening flagged apps, requiring full phone restart to disable.
Android Auto adds full-screen support for curved car displays
Google's phone projection now fills irregular automotive screens completely, ending the letterbox era for in-car Android interfaces.
Meta tests AI mentions in Threads to match X's Grok feature
Meta AI can now be summoned in Threads posts to explain trends and breaking news, rolling out in five countries first.
Google adds natural language widget creation to Android
New 'Create My Widget' feature lets users describe custom home screen dashboards in plain English, launching on Samsung and Pixel phones this summer.
Anthropic adds legal plugins to Claude as AI law market explodes
New Claude features target document review and case research as Harvey hits $11B valuation and AI legal errors pile up in courts.
Google adds cross-app AI tasks and widget building to Android
Gemini Intelligence will handle multi-step processes across apps while letting users describe custom widgets in natural language.
Google launches Gemini-first Googlebooks laptops this fall
New hardware line ships with Magic Pointer AI cursor and Android app compatibility, plus vibe-coded widgets arrive on Galaxy and Pixel phones.