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Top story Google will disable Search entirely at schools that opt out of its AI features

The policy ties the core Search product to adoption of Gemini and other Google AI tools in classrooms, drawing scrutiny from educators.

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OpenAI says ChatGPT search query volume now equals 20 percent of Google's

OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as a genuine challenger to Google's search dominance, a claim that pressures Google's core advertising business.

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Rockstar reveals GTA 6 preload date, launch time, file size and physical map

The details land ahead of the game's release, with the confirmed file size signaling one of the largest installs in console history.

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Reddit begins testing ads inside search results

The move extends Reddit's ad inventory into another surface as it seeks to grow advertising revenue.

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Spotify plans paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists extra

The offering would monetize user-made AI remixes while compensating rights holders, a template other platforms may follow.

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Netflix adds an AI Discover tab to its TV app for themed recommendations

The tab hosts experimental AI-powered discovery features, part of Netflix's effort to improve engagement as it pushes viewers to watch more.

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Almost half of new Steam releases now disclose AI-generated content

An analysis of tens of thousands of releases shows AI disclosure rising fast on Valve's storefront.

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Netflix Needs You to Watch, Not Just Pay

The question of how much subscribers actually watch is increasingly central to Netflix's growth story and its advertising ambitions.

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California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of them

Senate Bill 1247 gives adults who appeared in family content as minors the right to demand takedowns once they turn 18.

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Microsoft's Xbox Nano controller can connect directly to Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi

The undocumented feature reduces latency by skipping a console or dongle, and arrives as the tiny controller launches.

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Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel named, but reportedly still years from release

Bethesda finally revealed the game's subtitle and setting, while reporting indicates a launch is more than two years out.

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Apple services revenue hits record $31.6 billion but growth slows

The quarter was the first earnings report under new CEO John Ternus, with services carrying the results as iPhone sales grew.

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itch.io says it deleted terabytes of AI-generated content

The indie platform's purge reflects growing pressure on storefronts to police AI slop.

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