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Bluesky to Introduce Blue Check Verification System
Bluesky has merged code for a new visual verification system featuring blue checkmarks, potentially delegating verification authority to trusted third-party organizations.
US National Security Watchdogs Muzzled as Foreign Disinformation Efforts Flourish under Trump
The Trump administration has dismantled key US national security units designed to counter foreign disinformation, raising concerns about increased vulnerability.
Microsoft Edge Adobe PDF Engine Rollout for Businesses Pushed to Late 2025
Microsoft has updated the timeline for making the Adobe Acrobat PDF engine the default in Edge for businesses, now starting September 2025 with full legacy removal in early 2026.
Google Gemini to Gain Automated Task Scheduling with ‘Scheduled Actions’
Google's Gemini AI has been spotted testing "Scheduled Actions," a new feature allowing users to automate tasks for future execution, similar to ChatGPT.
AWS Releases Open Source Model Context Protocol Servers to Enhance AI Agents
AWS has launched open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling AI assistants like Amazon Q and Claude to access real-time AWS data and services.
ByteDance Unveils Seedream 3.0 AI Image Generator and SeedEdit AI Image Editor with Enhanced Realism
ByteDance has introduced Seedream 3.0 and editing tool SeedEdit, claiming top-tier performance in AI image generation, speed, and text accuracy against major rivals.
Synology Set to Broaden Hard Drive Restrictions to 2025 Plus NAS Models
Users of new 2025 Synology Plus NAS units may face disabled features like health reporting and dedupe if using non-Synology certified hard drives.
OpenAI New o3/o4-mini Models Hallucinate More Than Previous Models
OpenAI's newly released o3 and o4-mini models have shown increased hallucination rates and fabricated actions in testing, raising reliability concerns.
DHL Pauses High-Value B2C Shipments to US Amid Customs Rule Changes
Logistics giant DHL has announced a temporary suspension of US-bound B2C shipments valued over $800, citing customs delays from new regulations.
ChatGPT’s New Models Display Uncanny Photo Geolocation Skill, Igniting Privacy Alarms
OpenAI's new o3 and o4-mini models integrated into ChatGPT demonstrate a strong ability to identify photo locations, sparking user tests and privacy debates.
arXiv Is Swapping Cornell University Servers for Google Cloud in Modernization Push
Facing increased usage and aging tech, the arXiv preprint server has started its transition to Google Cloud, replacing legacy code and containerizing services.
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Safety Report Arrives Late as a “Preview” with Meager Details
Google's new Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model card, published weeks post-launch, has been described as 'worrisome' by experts due to insufficient safety evaluation details.
ChatGPT’s Memory Now Personalizes Web Searches
OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT by integrating its Memory feature with web search, allowing past conversation details to tailor search query results.
Microsoft Previews MCP Servers to Connect AI Agents with Azure Data
Microsoft has launched public previews for two MCP Servers, one for general Azure resources and another for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, standardizing AI data access.
EU Puts Apple, Meta DMA Penalties on Ice Amid U.S. Tariff Talks
The European Commission has reportedly delayed planned Digital Markets Act enforcement actions against Apple and Meta to avoid conflict during U.S. trade talks.
SpaceX Reportedly Leads Bid for Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield, Musk Denies
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been named the lead bidder for Trump's satellite missile tracking system, sparking conflict of interest concerns from lawmakers.
Microsoft Fires Engineers After Protests Disrupt 50th Anniversary Over Israel AI Military Ties
Growing unrest over alleged complicity in the Gaza conflict has led to firings at Microsoft, as employees protest the use of Azure AI by the Israeli military.
DeepSeek Kicks Off Open-Source Initiative with Efficient FlashMLA Kernel for Hopper GPUs
DeepSeek AI has kicked off an open-source initiative by releasing FlashMLA, an efficient MLA decoding kernel optimized for NVIDIA Hopper GPUs and variable-length sequences.