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A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit by publishers Penske Media Corp and Chegg, who alleged that Google’s AI-generated summaries unlawfully used their content, diverting traffic and revenue. Judge Amit Mehta acknowledged the publishers’ frustration but ruled that the issue of economic harm lies with lawmakers, not antitrust courts. The decision follows Google’s recent avoidance of a DOJ-mandated split of its search and advertising businesses, leaving one fewer antitrust case against the tech giant. The ruling underscores the [...]

Apple announced new restrictions on macOS’s “Full Disk Access” setting after reports that AI agents, such as Meta’s Muse, could read private messages without explicit permission. The feature, originally intended to support backups, now poses heightened risks as desktop AI gains broader file and messaging access. Apple will require more explicit user action to grant this level of permission, citing increased threats from autonomous AI agents. The change follows a Wired report of a ChatGPT Mac app [...]

Capcom announced that its RE Engine will evolve into an AI‑generation game engine through a phased improvement program called REX, unveiled at the Capcom Open Conference RE:2026. Programmer Satoshi Ishida highlighted three development challenges—massive game sizes, larger teams, and AI integration—and described REX as a solution to streamline workflows, enhance performance, and open-source components for AI training. The company clarified it will not use AI‑generated assets in games but will employ AI to optimize graphics, sound, and [...]

Google’s Gemini AI, launched for Android Auto, has been plagued by persistent bugs that frustrate users. While the assistant is intended to surpass Google Assistant, many drivers report that Gemini fails to deliver answers, instead pausing or abandoning responses after processing a command. The problem affects devices across brands, including Pixel, Samsung, and Motorola, and persists despite normal signal conditions. Google has yet to acknowledge or address the issue, leaving the new AI feature unreliable for in‑car [...]

Apple released iOS 27 with a substantially upgraded Siri AI, offering more accurate responses and broader functionality than its predecessor. The assistant emphasizes its identity as a tool, explicitly stating it is AI and acknowledging potential errors, avoiding the overly human-like persona seen in competitors such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini. Users report Siri’s concise, task-focused interactions and its refusal to simulate personal relationships. The update marks a deliberate design choice prioritizing transparency and utility over anthropomorphism. [...]

Meta’s Muse AI assistant has become the fastest‑growing AI app on mobile, reaching 5 million downloads in just three weeks after its launch. The milestone, reported by analytics firm Sensor Tower on Wednesday, puts Muse ahead of established rivals such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT (56 days), Anthropic’s Claude (103 days) and Elon Musk’s Grok (492 days). The rapid uptake propelled Muse to the #1 spot on both Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, eclipsing other popular titles in the same period. [...]

Apple unveiled iOS 27 on September 14, 2026, centering the update around its new Apple Intelligence platform. The flagship feature, Siri AI, replaces the classic voice assistant with a conversational model that can interpret screen content, maintain context across apps, and generate drafts or edits in Messages, Mail and other productivity tools. A dedicated Siri app stores and syncs conversations, while Siri‑powered camera mode lets users ask visual questions and act on the results. Additional enhancements include child‑safety controls, faster app [...]

Dell Technologies’ shares rose 4% to $566.05 after the company disclosed a record $95 billion artificial‑intelligence server backlog, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s stock jumped 8% to $69.54 on similar AI‑driven demand. Dell’s fiscal‑year revenue outlook was lifted to a $192 billion midpoint, citing strong enterprise adoption of AI hardware. Management emphasized that the surge in orders is spreading beyond cloud providers to traditional corporate buyers, creating a broader customer base. However, Dell warned that its ability to fulfill the backlog is [...]