Character.AI turns books into roleplay bots amid ongoing safety concerns

Character.AI’s Books feature turns literature into interactive roleplay, but past safety concerns raise questions about how far AI companionship should go.

Google is expanding Personal Intelligence to Gemini users globally and it’s a huge shift

Google is expanding Personal Intelligence globally for Gemini users, connecting Gmail, Photos, YouTube, Maps and more to deliver smarter, personalized responses without extra prompting from you

Claude AI can now tap into emails, files, and even run tasks on your PC

Two announcements, one clear direction: Anthropic wants Claude embedded in how you work. Microsoft 365 connectors arrive on all plans, and computer use finally reaches Windows users this week.

Next-gen AI breakthrough promises chatbots that can read the room better

This new AI approach teaches chatbots to focus on emotionally important words and link them to the right subject, helping them better understand nuanced messages and respond more appropriately.

Apple could fold Siri into a dedicated app with a big makeover

Apple is testing a new Siri app that looks and works like a chatbot, letting you manage conversations, upload files, and switch between voice and text in one place.

Apple is eyeing an “Ask Siri” feature that puts the assistant everywhere on your iPhone

Apple is testing an “Ask Siri” feature that lets you interact with the assistant across apps, turning it into a more conversational, context-aware tool that works directly with what is on your screen.

Cloudflare CEO warns AI bots could outnumber humans online by 2027

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince warns AI bots could dominate internet traffic by 2027, as automated agents visit thousands of websites for a single task, creating far more load than humans.
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People are quitting ChatGPT and Gemini over privacy concerns

As distrust peaks, nearly half of users are abandoning ChatGPT and Gemini. Discover how the “privacy rebellion” of 2026 is reshaping the digital landscape.
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X finally lets you block Grok AI from modifying your photos, but the fix falls short

X’s new Grok edit blocker promises more control over your photos, but the feature only prevents AI edits triggered by tagging @Grok in replies.
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AI chatbots that are fit only for adults are still appearing in kids toys

A new report warns that some AI-powered toys for children may use chatbot systems designed for adults.
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