Google drew bipartisan criticism for tying AI Overviews to school Search access and now says search can be re-enabled, while DuckDuckGo pitches itself to districts looking for alternatives.
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Investors read the Democratic sweep as removing uncertainty on AI data center buildout, though some analysts warn the rally may be overdone.
The move comes as Apple's R&D costs rise on AI and infrastructure while leadership pushes for leaner spending.
The defeats signal growing local resistance to AI infrastructure, with Texas and other hotspots turning bluer and data center backers eyeing orbital alternatives.
The deal extends Meta's push into AI-assisted software development and agent orchestration tools.
Qualcomm beat on results but guided lower and outlined a bigger bet on AI data centers as handset demand weakens.
Items shared with anyone who has the link will be machine-checked, reviving debate over client-side scanning and undefined content standards.
Snap missed on revenue and daily actives but touted growth in Snapchat+ and other paid tiers, including AI-powered features.
The results underscore how AI data center demand is now driving chipmakers while consumer gaming hardware contracts.
The App Store feature lets apps present offers inside the cancellation flow, a change likely to face scrutiny from regulators.
Leading the Future and other groups backed by tech billionaires saw mixed returns, and OpenAI is already positioning for 2028.
The purchase adds developer-facing tooling to OpenAI's growing enterprise stack.
Macronix is reportedly shifting capacity to AI data center chips, threatening physical Switch game supply.
OpenAI is claiming rapid search adoption while Google pushes its next flagship Gemini model into products.
The OpenAI CEO walked back the remark as memory shortages push up prices across consumer electronics.
Researchers attribute the campaign to a possible Kremlin-sponsored group, showing zero-click mobile exploits remain potent.
The layoffs add to a wave of tech and airline workforce reductions concentrated in the Seattle area.
Counterpoint data shows the two vendors outperforming rivals amid a broad handset slowdown and AI chip shortage.
The split sets up direct competition in markets where Uber hosts multiple autonomous vehicle partners.
Figma is letting customers use more AI at the same price, a bet that near-term margins give way to retention.
CEO John Ternus signaled a paid tier for Siri AI features that run on Apple's servers.
The smartphone startup is betting on an AI-first productivity gadget, a little over a year after announcing AI-native device plans.
Xcode 27.3 beta adds Siri AI app testing along with GitHub Copilot support, and Apple has dropped the Siri AI waitlist.
The web host says a vulnerability was deliberately exploited to reach customer email and files.
Investor enthusiasm followed the election, though satellite imagery raises questions about Microsoft's AI data center spending pace.
The repeated postponement leaves Microsoft's Copilot monetization model in flux for enterprise partners.
Only four people booked via an AI agent during Uber's busiest week, a reality check on consumer agent adoption.
Barron's reports the industry-wide memory crunch is a major test for Apple's component sourcing.
The debt raise comes as Meta funds large AI infrastructure and data center investments.
The company behind a widely used AI text detector claims near-perfect results as AI-generated media proliferates.
Microsoft is testing two new control schemes, including one that connects directly to cloud gaming over Wi-Fi.
OpenAI says users now generate over 4 billion images a week and is opening two new API models to developers.
The cut-down edition targets smaller customers after Broadcom's licensing overhaul drove many to reconsider VMware.
The ruling advances one of the first social media addiction cases to reach trial.
Karp frames defense work as peace-promoting even as Palantir expands its government contracts.
The Yale study suggests chatbots can skew voting information and insert themselves into voter research.
Reported display and privacy changes arrive as Samsung leans harder on AI as a flagship selling point.
The 20th-anniversary iPhone Pro may retain a display cutout despite earlier hopes for a fully under-display camera.
Clément Delangue argues most AI risk comes from a few closed labs and points to open weight models for agentic coding.
The study used E. coli and V. natriegens to perform calculations, an early step toward biological computing.
Security researchers report finding residential proxy traffic originating from White House infrastructure.
AT&T's Connected Life becomes the first home security product to plug into Google Home Premium's Gemini features.
Physical AI robots are appearing across Disney parks, from parking assistance to droids in Star Wars land.
The update aims to help retailers handle traffic from automated shopping agents.
The partnership extends NVIDIA's cloud partner network into the Mexican market.
Google's auto-migration path is limited, so users should move prompts and files ahead of the deadline.
The release finally lands for Linux users despite its aging kernel series.
The updates reflect Google's push to make Photos more proactive and less intrusive.
The attacks appear aimed at financial and health data institutions in France.
The beta cycle shows Apple's incremental app updates alongside its larger Siri AI push.
The reported test would make Chrome's settings easier to navigate.
The projects reflect Apple TV's continued investment in original unscripted and scripted programming.
The holiday special joins Apple TV's growing animation slate.
The app-building competition highlights indie developers working across habit tracking, utilities, and games.