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Federal judge sides with Anthropic in first round of standoff with Pentagon

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Federal judge sides with Anthropic in first round of standoff with Pentagon

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A judge blocked the Pentagon's ban on Anthropic's Claude, granting a temporary injunction that signals a legal win for Anthropic in its fight over government use of the AI.
The court raised First Amendment questions about punishing Anthropic for public scrutiny of contracting, highlighting potential limits on retaliation against speech.
The injunction underscores that criticizing government contracting may fall under First Amendment protections, affecting how agencies handle procurement disputes.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Games Will Now Be More Expensive Than Digital Versions, With $10 Price Difference for Yoshi and The Mysterious Book

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Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Games Will Now Be More Expensive Than Digital Versions, With $10 Price Difference for Yoshi and The Mysterious Book

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Nintendo Switch 2 digital games will cost less than physical versions in the US, reflecting lower production and distribution costs.
Retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, allowing regional variations and store-specific promotions.
US pre-order pricing confirms digital at $59.99 while the physical edition remains $69.99 for Yoshi and The Mysterious Book.

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Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger

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Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger

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New Mexico jury finds Meta harmed children's mental health and concealed knowledge of exploitation, imposing a $375 million fine.
California verdict targets YouTube's design choices linked to addiction and worsened mental health, with potential for further damages.
Bellwether status: the California case is viewed as a potential roadmap guiding thousands of related lawsuits nationwide.

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Gemini now lets you import chats and memory from other AI apps

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Gemini now lets you import chats and memory from other AI apps

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Google Gemini now offers switching tools to transfer memories and chat histories from other AI apps, aiming to simplify adoption and reduce re-training.
Memories transfer lets Gemini quickly learn key preferences and personal context by importing data from other apps, reducing setup time.
Chat histories can be uploaded as ZIP files to Gemini, enabling seamless resume from prior conversations with supported services like ChatGPT and Claude.
Imported chats in Gemini appear with a dedicated import icon, and users can search or delete them as needed.
The new switching tools complement existing data import options, expanding cross-AI data portability within Gemini.
A separate Import memory process uses prompts to guide users on what data to share, then pastes results into Gemini for ingestion.
Although expanding, the Import feature is not yet available in the EEA, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom.
Users can manage imports by deleting individual import entries to remove all associated conversations if needed.
The feature is positioned as an expansion of cross-AI data portability, helping users move memories and chats between services into Gemini.
TechCrunch notes the shift targets higher adoption for Gemini by letting users carry over their personal context and conversations with minimal friction.
Google’s approach combines both memory transfer and chat history import to accelerate Gemini’s alignment with user preferences across platforms.

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The SEC Just Made a Huge Change in Its Cryptocurrency Regulations. Does That Make Bitcoin a Buy With $1,000?

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Regulators classify 16 leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, as digital commodities under new guidance.
Staking isn’t a securities transaction under the new guidelines, the rules say.
Cleared crypto rules may help the ecosystem and attract fresh capital to Bitcoin.

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Beyond ChatGPT: iOS 27 'Extensions' will reportedly allow Siri to use Google Gemini and Claude

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Beyond ChatGPT: iOS 27 'Extensions' will reportedly allow Siri to use Google Gemini and Claude

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iOS 27 will broaden Siri's capabilities by enabling third-party AI chatbot apps to interface with Siri via a new Extensions framework, expanding beyond the current OpenAI integration.
Extensions will let AI services installed from the App Store work with Siri, including Claude and other providers, while Gemini-powered features remain part of Apple Intelligence.
The Extensions framework is slated to be available across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, signaling a cross-platform rollout.
The initiative aligns with Apple Intelligence, reflecting a staged rollout rather than a sudden, wholesale shift in Siri's capabilities.
A standalone Siri app is anticipated to support the Extensions system, indicating a broader, future-facing AI assistant strategy.
Users will access external AI services via a dedicated App Store pathway, creating a marketplace-like hub for Siri enhancements.
Anthropic's Claude app is highlighted as an example of an external AI that could work with Siri, expanding the ecosystem beyond Gemini-powered features.
The arrangement between Siri and Gemini-powered features remains intact, signaling a layered approach rather than a full replacement of Google's Gemini integration.
CarPlay support for AI chatbots is expected to arrive, with developers needing to update apps to take advantage of Extensions.
The overall push aims to enable external AI services across Apple's platforms while preserving core Gemini-powered experiences, maintaining a balance of openness and control.

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Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content, With Only Two Exceptions

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Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content, With Only Two Exceptions

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Wikipedia has banned AI-generated articles in English except for two narrow use cases, signaling a shift toward safeguarding source integrity while allowing limited AI assistance.
One exception permits AI to suggest basic copy edits on articles, but only after a human editor or administrator reviews the work.
AI-assisted translations are allowed only if translators are fluent in both English and the source language, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
The policy explicitly notes that some editors may resemble LLM writing styles, requiring scrutiny beyond stylistic indicators to justify restrictions.
A new emphasis is on ensuring edits comply with core content policies and recent editor history, not just the appearance of AI-generated text.
The Verge coverage notes that the change follows community debates and a proposal that passed with overwhelming support, balancing risk with permissible AI uses.
The verification process for AI-assisted edits remains under-specified, leaving enforcement mechanisms ambiguous.
The policy change aligns with broader concerns about AI accuracy and the risk of hallucinations in published content.
Wikipedia cites examples like ChatGPT and Google Gemini in a policy footnote to illustrate AI tools discussed in the guidelines.
The two-exception framework (basic AI edits and LLM-assisted translations) is designed to permit useful automation without compromising reliability.

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Google's AI-powered conversational Search Live tool is going global — with real-time answers now available in more languages

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Google's AI-powered conversational Search Live tool is going global — with real-time answers now available in more languages

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Google has expanded Search Live to more than 200 countries and 98 languages worldwide.
The expansion uses the Gemini 3.1 Flash Live model to boost speed and multilingual support.
Search Live is accessible via the Google app and Google Lens for Android and iOS users.
Real-time translation features are being added to Translate on iOS to broaden accessibility.
The updates aim to deliver faster, more natural conversations across languages.
Search Live uses audio responses with links to information sources.
Google Lens and the Gemini app provide additional access points for Search Live.
The feature debuted in the US in September 2025 before its global rollout.
Google Lens usage by users is already high, aiding object identification worldwide.
The expansion seeks to strengthen Google’s position in AI-powered search amid rising competition.

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Digital Science announces Altmetric Attention Digest - Research Information

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Digital Science announces Altmetric Attention Digest - Research Information

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Digital Science debuts Altmetric Attention Digest, an AI-powered feature within Altmetric Explorer that streamlines communicating research impact.
The Digest automatically generates concise, narrative summaries of attention and influence, moving beyond raw metrics.
It provides a deeper understanding of who engages with research, how conversations develop, and the real-world impact across channels.
Altmetric Attention Digest is available to Altmetric Explorer users to translate complex metrics into clear, credible narratives.
Miguel Garcia describes the Digest as a step toward a clean narrative for societal impact analyses.
The Digest uses AI to cut through data complexity, offering instant, comprehensive insights for at-a-glance impact understanding and smarter decisions.
The Digest is positioned to save time and support data-driven decisions for researchers, admins, publishers, and funders.
Altmetric emphasizes use cases for researchers, medical affairs teams, pharma professionals, publishers, and policymakers tracking funded research reach.
The Digest is framed as part of a broader Altmetric ecosystem within Digital Science, aimed at simplifying the research experience with innovative tech.
Overall, the Digest supports smarter, data-driven decisions by saving time and enabling clearer reporting on research impact.

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Meta and Google lose landmark trial as jury finds them liable for harming young users' mental health

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Meta and Google lose landmark trial as jury finds them liable for harming young users' mental health

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A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligent in a bellwether case about social media and youth mental health.
Jurors assigned 70% responsibility to Meta and 30% to YouTube for the harm.
Total damages amount to $6 million, with $3 million in compensatory and $3 million in punitive damages.
The case is seen as a key test for thousands of similar pending lawsuits against Big Tech.
Meta and Google signaled plans to appeal the verdicts.
The trial involved testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives.
TikTok and Snapchat were defendants but settled before the trial.
The case centers on a plaintiff identified as KGM and alleged harm from early social media use.
The trial is viewed as a bellwether for potential damages in similar future cases.

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