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‘Signal’ President and VP warn agentic AI is insecure, unreliable, and a surveillance nightmare. With agentic AI embedded at the OS level, databases storing entire digital lives accessible to malware, tasks whose reliability quickly breaks down at each step, and being opted-in without consent, Signal leadership is sounding the alarm for the industry to pull back until threats can be mitigated. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAgents #Agents
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Apple’s New Siri Will Be Google’s Gemini
In news you wouldn’t need AI to hallucinate, Apple and Google in a joint statement to CNBC announced that Apple will be using Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s long anticipated and delayed New Siri in a multi-year deal.
You can call it a surrender. It is. You can call it an admission of failure. It is. Even if Apple rarely admits mistakes.
Stating that the new models will continue to run on Apple’s private cloud compute in a joint statement, (published on Google’s news blog and to my knowledge not in any Apple press release), the statement said,
Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.
After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.
Given the delay in releasing the promised and once heralded update to Siri, this isn’t really news and has been thought to be the path Apple would adopt for quite some time. Speculation is that users might see this as early as this spring, but I’m still thinking it won’t roll out until WWDC 2026 this summer.
For what it’s worth, the statement to business network CNBC tells everyone who the audience is for this news that isn’t news and I’m guessing the complete retrenchment from Apple’s initial endeavors to try and create a AI powered Siri.
Saying “Apple determined…” is quite some shade from Google, even in a joint statement.
For future curiosity purposes it will be interesting to see how Apple’s New Siri/Gemini will respond if someone prompts it to generate a summary of this news.
You can also find more of my writings on a variety of topics on Medium at this link, including in the publications Ellemeno and Rome. I can also be found on social media under my name as above.
#ai #Apple #ArtificialIntelligence #chatgpt #Gemini #google #Siri #technology
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CES 2026 saw the announcement of many important developments in robotics, including the debut of Atlas, the humanoid from Boston Dynamics. Here are some of the most memorable ones that @Techcrunch writer Lucas Ropek met at the show:
#Tech #AI #CES2026 #Robotics #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence
"Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is preventing non-paying users from generating or editing images after a global backlash erupted over sexualized deepfakes of people," @AssociatedPress reports.
But @theverge says Grok hasn't paywalled the feature (subscription may be required): https://flip.it/KCEgtK
"More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists."
@AssociatedPress reports: https://flip.it/FpM24B
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Why data governance is your next revenue engine and not just a compliance checkbox.
Data governance sometimes brings negative thoughts by being seen as a dry, bureaucratic necessity to keep regulators happy. But what if I told you that treating data governance as a strategic asset can directly drive revenue and business growth?
Let’s reframe the conversation.
Trusted data = Confident decisions
When data is accurate, consistent, and accessible, teams across your organization, from marketing to sales to product, can make faster, smarter decisions. Imagine your sales team acting on real-time customer insights or your product team launching features backed by clean, reliable usage data. That’s revenue acceleration in action.
Unlock hidden opportunities
Governed data isn’t just about avoiding errors; it’s about uncovering patterns and opportunities. With a solid governance framework, you can confidently analyze customer behavior, optimize pricing strategies, or identify untapped markets. It’s like turning on a spotlight in a dark room, suddenly, everything becomes actionable.
Fuel AI and innovation
AI and machine learning thrive on high-quality data. Without governance, AI models are built on shaky foundations, leading to biased outcomes or missed predictions. But with clean, well-managed data? You are poised to innovate faster, personalize experiences, and stay ahead of competitors. Think of data governance as the rocket fuel for your AI initiatives.
Build customer trust (and loyalty)
In times data privacy concerns, customers reward transparency. A robust governance framework ensures compliance with regulations like GDPR, PIPL or CCPA, but it also signals to customers that you value their data. That trust translates into loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth: all revenue drivers.
Break down silos, boost collaboration
Governance creates a common language for data across departments. When everyone understands how data is defined, stored, and used, collaboration skyrockets. Marketing and sales align on customer journeys, finance and operations sync on performance metrics, resulting in cohesive strategies that maximize revenue potential.
Data governance is a revenue enabler
Data governance isn’t a cost center; it’s a revenue enabler.When you invest in governance, you are not just avoiding fines, you are building a foundation for growth, innovation, and customer-centric approach.
#data #DataGovernance #business #marketing #collaboration #customer #privacy #GDPR #PIPL #CCPA #digital #DigitalTransformation #AI #innovation #artificialintelligence #technology #tech
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📝 Markdown: From 2004 to the AI Era
Markdown is not just a formatting syntax. It represents a philosophy of digital independence, data portability, and long-term accessibility that aligns with the core principles of privacy and user...
🔗 https://www.nicfab.eu/en/posts/markdown-sense/
#ArtificialIntelligence #KnowledgeManagement #DigitalSovereignty #DataPortability #DigitalRights
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Experimented with an "agentic 'AI'" the other day. Was surprisingly productive with it, but now I feel very dirty.
A growing number of people have come to rely on generative AI to do their work. Consider this a public service announcement: Make sure you double/triple check the output. @Futurism tells us about the police officers who learned this lesson like so many others have:
From @WIRED: The U.S. invaded Venezuela and captured Nicolás Maduro. ChatGPT’s output delivered something else. Read more on how some AI chatbots have a surprisingly good handle on breaking news, while others don’t:
"In automation theory, a 'centaur' is a person who is assisted by a machine. You're a human head being carried around on a tireless robot body. Driving a car makes you a centaur, and so does using autocomplete. And obviously, a reverse centaur is a machine head on a human body, a person who is serving as a squishy meat appendage for an uncaring machine." Start the New Year right by reading the transcript of @pluralistic's lecture for the University of Washington, a preview of his upcoming book about his thoughts on AI, and how to be a good AI critic. "AI is the asbestos in the walls of our technological society, stuffed there with wild abandon by a finance sector and tech monopolists run amok. We will be excavating it for a generation or more."
More concerns over content manipulation and online safety. CNBC reports: “Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot blamed “lapses in safeguards” for the recent posting of artificial intelligence-generated sexualized pictures of children in response to user questions.” Read more, including Musk’s response:
#Tech #AI #Grok #Technology #Internet #ArtificialIntelligence
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In a separate reply to a user on #X on Thursday, #Grok “said” most cases could be prevented through advanced filters & monitoring although it said "no system is 100% foolproof," adding that #xAI was prioritising improvements & reviewing details shared by users.
When contacted by Reuters for comment by email, xAI replied with the message "Legacy Media Lies".
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#ArtificialIntelligence #law #regulations #policy #tech #CSAM #Musk
We asked a humanoid robot if there is an AI bubble. Here’s what it said.
From CNBC: https://flip.it/4kK42r
Does Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus make sense?
Analysis from @mg: https://flip.it/I4sCWR
Sometimes smart homes fall short of expectations. In 2025, with the arrival of generative AI assistants, there was a bumper crop of snafus. PC World ranks the biggest smart home fails, from overheating beds roasting sleepers to privacy-infringing toilet cams:
#Tech #Smarthome #AI #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #Home
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AI is not the future of anything except domination and control. AI is the death of the future and the return to a dark age of conformity and social thought control. AI regurgitates accepted dogma and is a bar to real research and inspired creativity. AI is a homogeneity engine.
People becoming dependent upon AI will be homogenized zombies. Of course the AI will convince them they are wise thinkers. The more obedient they are to their hidden masters, the black box owners, the more the singularity system will assure them they are the avant garde of gray matter.
I have already seen numerous instances of idiots depending upon AI to come up with ridiculous conclusions while defending them like Don Qixote. This is becoming epidemic among researchers and techies.
Watch out for the controlled opposition--public figures pretending to be against creeping enslavement while leading their followers to do absolutely nothing useful to curtail or stop the advance.
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"#KarenHao joins Scientific American to discuss her new book #EmpireOfAI, exploring how companies like #OpenAI wield power that is reminiscent of historical empires. From ideological quests for artificial general intelligence to the environmental toll of massive #dataCenters, Hao reveals the hidden forces shaping our technological future—and the reasons we should all be paying attention."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd8ZTI2Ft0w
#AI #AGI #artificialIntelligence #tech #BigTech #books @bookstodon
Maybe some people don’t want unremovable generative AI software installed on their TV. Read more from @ArsTechnica:
#Tech #AI #TVs #SmartTV #Devices #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #Technology
What happened when @WSJ let an AI run its snack vending machine? It ordered a live fish, gave away a PlayStation, offered to buy cigarettes, and lost hundreds of dollars. [Gift link]
Tired of the endless scroll of dating apps? Known, a San Francisco-based startup, is using a voice-powered AI onboarding system that learns about users without requiring them to fill out a form. The intended outcome: IRL dates that make sense for each person. Read more from @Techcrunch:
#Tech #AI #Dating #Apps #DatingApps #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology
Visa says new AI shopping tool has helped customers with hundreds of transactions.
CNBC reports: "The payments network and rivals across the fintech industry are racing to build tools that allow consumers to task artificial intelligence agents with completing certain transactions."
U.S. senators demand answers on AI toys from leading manufacturers.
NBC News reported last week that AI-powered toys gave answers about sex and Chinese Communist Party talking points in tests.
We think Merriam-Webster nailed it. Their 2025 word of the year: slop.
CNBC says the choice is another "sign of growing wariness around artificial intelligence."
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Last Acuitas diary blog of the year! Featuring a miscellany of little quirks I worked out, refactoring, and unfinished business. https://writerofminds.blogspot.com/2025/12/acuitas-diary-91-december-2025.html
#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #SymbolicAI #NLP #chatbots
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Congratulations, folks, you're TIME's Person of the Year — and so are we, and so's our wife. For @TheAtlantic, Charlie Warzel writes about the selection of "The architects of AI" as Person of the Year, why this is all of us, and how the battles over copyright, attribution and ethics are just beginning. "Odds are, you have not personally developed a large language model at a large technology company," he writes. "And yet, the odds are also decent that morsels from your life have been used to train chatbots."
AI toys for kids talk about sex and issue Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show.
NBC News reports: "In new research, experts warn that the AI technology powering these new toys is so novel and poorly tested that nobody knows how they may affect young children."
South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads.
@AssociatedPress reports: https://flip.it/JjyEIv
#AI #Advertising #ArtificialIntelligence #SouthKorea #Technology
"Microsoft on Tuesday announced its biggest-ever Asia investment, amounting to $17.5 billion, in India over the next four years to advance the country’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure."
@AssociatedPress reports: https://flip.it/r4Ea4T
ChatGPT’s paying subscribers complained about seeing promotional messages in the app. Maybe the suggestions just looked like ads. Read more from @Techcrunch:
ChatGPT has seen its global monthly active users climb by 180% year-over-year as of November 2025, but is that growth slowing down? @Techcrunch has more:
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Other browsers are racing to build AI that controls what you experience online.
We're building a browser that gives YOU control while exploring the web. Simple as that 🤝
https://vivaldi.com/blog/keep-exploring/
#artificialIntelligence #AI #LLM #Vivaldi #Browser #Tech #Technology #Software
How is AI really impacting jobs? @brianmerchant writes for Blood in the Machine about what the numbers are saying: "Generative AI is not reliable enough when it comes executing complex tasks to enable most organizations to displace jobs at scale, and it certainly can’t do jobs that require empathy or hands-on problem-solving," he writes. "What it can do is automate the production of work that need not be 'reliable' or 'accurate,' but that employers might find 'good enough.' Precisely the way many corporate executives already conceive of creative work, in other words."
#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Technology #Tech #JobMarket #Layoffs
Runway rolls out new AI video model that beats Google, OpenAI in key benchmark.
CNBC reports: "Runway said Gen 4.5 is good at understanding physics, human motion, camera movements and cause and effect."
This month, I worked out how to tell Acuitas the simplest detective story I could think of. https://writerofminds.blogspot.com/2025/11/acuitas-diary-90-november-2025.html
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #chatbots #NLP #SymbolicAI
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Frederic Dorr Steele's illustration for the Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" as published in The Strand Magazine. It's a black-and-white drawing of what looks to be a study; there's a table in the center, with a number of books and bottles on top, and a fireplace in the background. The lighting is dim, and a lamp on the table throws heavy contrast on three people standing around it. They all look rather serious or intense. One man is bending over the table and leaning on it with one hand; in his other hand he holds one of the books. He is facing the remaining two men who are at the opposite corner of the table.
Discusses suicide of Adam Raine, encouragement to self-harm by ChatGPT [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
@brianmerchant lays out in plain terms the "moral abomination" of the death of Adam Raine, who died by suicide after months of interactions with ChatGPT. "[The AI industry] is willing to countenance a genuine and seemingly widespread mental health crisis among some of its most engaged users, including the fact that its products are quite literally leading to their deaths, in a quest to maximize market share and time-on-screen. Move fast, break minds, perhaps."
#AdamRaine #Technology #Tech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MentalHealth #ChatGPT #OpenAI #SamAltman
Kumma, the AI-enabled teddy bear that was pulled from shelves last week after people discovered it had a thing for BDSM, is available again. @Engadget reports that its maker, Singapore-based FoloToy, brought it back after "a full week of rigorous review, testing and reinforcement of our safety modules."
#Technology #Tech #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Lifestyle #Toys #FoloToy
Some teenagers are saying tearful goodbyes to their AI companions, @WSJ reports.
"Chatbot maker Character.AI is cutting off access, citing mental-health concerns."
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Can AI systems understand the physical world? Artificial intelligence pioneer Yann LeCun is leaving Meta to launch an AI startup that will set out to do just that. More from @AssociatedPress:
This article covers subjects some may find disturbing. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
“You don’t owe anyone your presence just because a ‘calendar’ said birthday.” How ChatGPT encouraged a 23-year-old to keep his distance – even as his mental health was deteriorating. Read more from @Techcrunch:
#Tech #ChatGPT #AI #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #MentalHealth #SomeoneCares