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WIRED

WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot

Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the issue.

1 day ago

WIRED

WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot

TechCrunch

Meta's Muse hits 10M U.S. downloads in 40 days, a milestone reached by only 11 other apps

Meta's AI companion Muse has surpassed 10 million U.S. downloads in its first 40 days, joining an exclusive group of apps that includes Threads. New data also shows Muse is retaining users at higher rates than its AI rivals.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

Meta's Muse hits 10M U.S. downloads in 40 days, a milestone reached by only 11 other apps

Engadget

Meta suspends Muse chats sharing feature after it left private details exposed

Researchers accessed 6,800 shared conversations with the AI agent, including internal company documents.

6 hours ago

Engadget

Meta suspends Muse chats sharing feature after it left private details exposed

Ars Technica

Meta drops the word "train" from its commercial TOS after AI backlash

Meta changes AI scraping policy but won’t add language respecting robots.txt.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Meta drops the word "train" from its commercial TOS after AI backlash

Ars Technica

Meta tries to scapegoat staff who downloaded torrents to spare execs

Meta argues nobody “decided” to pirate books to train AI.

8 hours ago

Ars Technica

Meta tries to scapegoat staff who downloaded torrents to spare execs

Ars Technica

Meta Muse exposes users' personal and business secrets when they share conversations

Meta is suspending the sharing feature while it investigates its privacy.

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

Meta Muse exposes users' personal and business secrets when they share conversations

TechCrunch

Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car

Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more personalized responses while driving.

6 hours ago

Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car

TechCrunch

Google has joined Amazon in attacking Nvidia's stronghold with AI app developers

Google has joined Amazon in releasing a developer tool that makes it easy for PyTorch users to move their apps off Nvidia GPUs.

7 hours ago

Google has joined Amazon in attacking Nvidia's stronghold with AI app developers

Engadget

Fitbit Edge vs. Fitbit Inspire 3: How these Google fitness trackers compare

Google's latest tracker is a middle ground between a simple tracker and full smartwatch.

4 hours ago

Fitbit Edge vs. Fitbit Inspire 3: How these Google fitness trackers compare

Engadget

Google brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto

In the coming months, the feature will also roll out to cars with Google built-in.

6 hours ago

Google brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto

WIRED

OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”

1 day ago

OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

TechCrunch

Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix's OpenAI hack documentary isn't accurate

Before you share the Netflix documentary "AI Gone Rogue" take note. Clem Delangue, Hugging Face's co-founder who is featured in the film, says it went "full doomer mode" and isn't accurate.

4 hours ago

Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix's OpenAI hack documentary isn't accurate

TechCrunch

OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio⁠ to beef up its biotech business

OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researchers plan experiments and analyze results.

5 hours ago

OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio⁠ to beef up its biotech business

Ars Technica

Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says

US fears Saudi government will help ex-OpenAI engineer flee spying charges.

1 day ago

Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says

Engadget

What can you use your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button for?

Here's what your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button can really do, from launching workouts and retracing routes to controlling smart home devices with one tap.

3 hours ago

What can you use your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button for?

Engadget

What to expect at Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28

From the first touchscreen MacBook to an OLED iPad mini, here's everything Apple is expected to announce next week.

4 hours ago

What to expect at Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28

Engadget

How often should you restart your Apple Watch?

Your Apple Watch doesn't need frequent restarts like a computer, but you might still want to shut down when something's off.

8 hours ago

How often should you restart your Apple Watch?

TechCrunch

ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats

The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them something in another chat.

7 hours ago

ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats

Engadget

ChatGPT now lets you lock sensitive chats behind a PIN

OpenAI has introduced a new "locked chats" feature to protect users' more sensitive conversations with ChatGPT.

5 hours ago

ChatGPT now lets you lock sensitive chats behind a PIN

WIRED

Adorama Camera Coupon Codes & Promo Codes: October 2026

Upgrade your photography setup for less. Save up to 20% on cameras, lenses, and Apple gear with these verified Adorama promo codes and clearance deals.

21 hours ago

Adorama Camera Coupon Codes & Promo Codes: October 2026

WIRED

Home Chef Promo Codes for October 2026

Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.

21 hours ago

Home Chef Promo Codes for October 2026