Google's school AI opt-out comes with a search tradeoff
Schools can turn off Google's AI tools, but only by losing access to Google Search, according to two outlets reporting on the new policy.
Canva cuts 22 percent of staff in reorganization affecting 1,271 people
Canva says a broad reorganization will change roles or end employment for 1,271 people, about 22 percent of its staff, according to reports.
Reddit Tests Search Ads Inside Its App as Google Traffic Slides
Reddit is trialing ads in its in-app search results, aiming to reach users who show strong buying intent as outside traffic changes.
Binance Traces $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist to Fake Job Offers and Malware
Binance says attackers combined malware, a tampered installer, bogus recruiting and an internal AI tool over several months to breach its systems.
ChatGPT and Codex may share one usage limit for paid subscribers
OpenAI plans a single usage gauge for ChatGPT and Codex on Plus, Pro and Business plans, with complex tasks drawing more of the allowance, TechRadar reports.
Why distributed teams keep drowning in duplicate files and rival versions
Distributed teams need shared information to stay aligned, yet duplicate files, delays and competing versions keep getting in the way, according to The Register.
Prosecutor Cited Nonexistent Case in High Court, Renewing AI Accuracy Concerns
A Crown Prosecution Service lawyer reportedly cited a made-up precedent in a high court child case, reviving worries about AI errors in UK courts.
Major AI firms back a shared robots.txt opt-out for model training
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Anthropic have agreed to support a shared signal that lets website owners opt out of AI training, according to TechRadar.
Startup Plans 30,000-Monkey Breeding Farm as AI Drives Up Research Primate Costs
A US startup reportedly plans a 30,000-macaque breeding farm over two decades as AI-accelerated drug research pushes up demand and prices.
SpaceX Reportedly Eyes Boost Mobile as a Route Into Wireless
SpaceX is reportedly weighing a purchase of Boost Mobile or use of its cell network, a possible shortcut into the mobile carrier business.
FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for Binance Crypto Heist
The FBI has publicly linked a major theft from crypto exchange Binance to North Korean state-backed hackers, though reported loss totals differ.
Grok Bot Usage Limits Cut Back Over Costs, Musk Says
Grok Bot users hit their usage caps faster than expected after Elon Musk tightened allowances, citing costs he called unsustainably high.
Cyberattacks Push Supermarket Freezers Past Safe Limits Across Europe
Retailers in seven European countries report overnight refrigeration failures echoing a French cyberattack last month, and several firms confirm they were hacked.
Anthropic Tightens Claude Code to Stop Re-Creating Existing Video Games
Anthropic has updated Claude Code's instructions to discourage recreating existing video games, while still letting users build original games with the tool.
Virgin Media O2 Reportedly Plans Thousands of Job Cuts to Cut Costs
Sky News reports that Virgin Media O2 is planning job cuts that could reach the thousands as it works to lower costs and manage its debt.
A robot medical helper is taking shape for NASA's deep space crews
Google and NASA are developing an experimental robot to assist astronauts with medical emergencies and routine tasks on future deep space missions.
Customizing Your Samsung Smart TV: Adding and Reordering Apps
Engadget's guide explains how owners of Samsung smart TVs can add streaming apps beyond the preloaded set and rearrange their home screens.
How Long a New Apple TV Is Expected to Keep Working
Engadget asks how many years a new Apple TV is likely to stay supported, noting past models have fared well but with no guarantee.
Intel and AMD May Be Exploring a Joint Project, Details Unclear
Intel and AMD leaders have discussed cooperation, but the scope of any shared project remains undisclosed, leaving analysts to weigh the possibilities.
Delaware Weighs Letting AI Agents Set Up and Run Businesses
Delaware is considering a bill that would let AI agents run most lawful businesses, prompting a Republican congressman to demand safety assessments.