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OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks
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OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks

OpenAI has launched Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT to combat prompt injection attacks. While it is not a perfect solution, it significantly reduces the risk of sensitive data being leaked during a security breach.

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Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor
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Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor

Sriram Krishnan is stepping down from his role as White House AI advisor. He is reportedly launching a new institution designed to keep shaping the administration's AI policy from the outside.

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The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top Models
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The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top Models

Consolidate your desk setup with the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations. These tested docks keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods powered up without the usual cable clutter.

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Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It
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Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It

Niche dating apps Unjected and PureBlood.Dating are moving from digital matching to real-life events. This shift highlights a growing trend of identity-based tech platforms that prioritize ideological alignment over broad social connection.

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Can These ChatGPT Ads Make You Love A.I.?
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Can These ChatGPT Ads Make You Love A.I.?

OpenAI is launching a nostalgic ad campaign for ChatGPT to win over a skeptical public. By leaning into retro, heartwarming vibes, they hope to turn concern into comfort and show how AI fits into daily life.

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‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School
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‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School

Internal documents reveal how social media giants deliberately targeted students during school hours. Educators are sounding the alarm as these platforms prioritize engagement over learning, leading to a massive surge in classroom distractions and mental health concerns.

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US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover
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US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover

US states, led by California, are preparing to sue to block the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger. This probe could reshape how content libraries are licensed for AI training and development.

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The best Kindle alternatives for those looking to ditch Amazon
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The best Kindle alternatives for those looking to ditch Amazon

Looking to escape the Amazon ecosystem? From Kobo to Onyx Boox, there are plenty of powerful E-ink alternatives that offer more freedom, better file support, and a distraction-free environment for your professional reading list.

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iOS 27 is coming Monday: New features, compatibility, more
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iOS 27 is coming Monday: New features, compatibility, more

iOS 27 is set to debut this Monday at WWDC. The update will prioritize stability and bug fixes alongside new Apple Intelligence features that could change how professionals use their iPhones for daily work.

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The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI
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The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI

Trump says his administration is discussing taking an equity stake in OpenAI, letting taxpayers benefit from AI success. No concrete details yet on structure or timeline.

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The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center
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The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center

The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana was caught on camera dismissing data center opposition, saying protest signs only appear at "shitty houses" and rentals. The $2 billion project has split the town of 20,000.

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Meta made its own AI-generated clickbait news feed
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Meta made its own AI-generated clickbait news feed

Meta's AI app now generates its own clickbait news feed with AI-created stories, images, and text. The new 'For You' section replaces the previous public 'Discover' feed that showed other users' AI conversations.

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Here comes new Siri again
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Here comes new Siri again

Apple is set to reintroduce Siri at WWDC 2025, after the 2024 launch of Apple Intelligence fell short of promises. The company even settled a class-action lawsuit over misleading promotions.

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The perfect commuter bike? Velotric's Discover M makes its case.
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The perfect commuter bike? Velotric's Discover M makes its case.

Velotric's Discover M might be the commuter e-bike sweet spot at just under $2,500. It balances comfort and quality components without the usual compromises of budget or premium bikes.

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People Love to Hate This Fake Private Equity Guy

A social media character called PE Guy has gone viral by satirizing private equity stereotypes. Johnny Hilbrant Partridge plays an obnoxiously entitled finance bro that people love to hate.

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How LinkedIn Found Its Social Platform Era
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How LinkedIn Found Its Social Platform Era

LinkedIn has evolved from a job-hunting platform into a full-blown social network driven by creators, influencers, and celebrities treating it as their primary content channel.

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The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees

Small business owners are deploying AI agents to handle finances, email, and customer service. Early adopters are discovering what happens when you let autonomous systems run critical business operations.

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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30
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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches August 30 with a field of view 100 times wider than Hubble's. This means faster surveys of huge chunks of sky, which could accelerate AI training on cosmic datasets.

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The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
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The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone

While AI funding hits record highs, a counter-trend is emerging. Founders like Mirror's Brynn Putnam are raising money for startups that prioritize in-person connection over screen time.

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The ‘together tech' wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026
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The ‘together tech' wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026

While AI funding hits new highs, founders like Mirror's Brynn Putnam are betting on in-person connection instead. Her new startup Board focuses on bringing people together through games and social experiences.

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Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
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Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies

Trump's meeting AI company leaders next week to talk US investment. Signals potential policy shifts as the administration shapes its approach to AI development and domestic tech funding.

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SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Power
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SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Power

SpaceX landed a massive $30 billion deal with Google for AI computing power, with monthly payments of $920 million. The announcement comes as Musk's rocket company prepares to go public.

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What Are A.I. Agents Actually Doing?
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What Are A.I. Agents Actually Doing?

Arena, a San Francisco startup, found that AI agents are mostly being used for work tasks, especially by people in tech roles. The data shows professional use cases are dominating early adoption.

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Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like an old-school Mario Kart for the modern age
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Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like an old-school Mario Kart for the modern age

Playtonic is pivoting the Yooka-Laylee franchise from platformers to arcade racing with Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, channeling classic Mario Kart vibes for a new generation.

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