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On Tuesday, iPhone users noticed that often when they said the word racist," it was transcribed to Trump" by the phone's voice-to-text software. Apple has addressed the issue and blamed it on a glitch that makes it difficult for the AI to differentiate between words containing r" and having a phonetic overlap. However, experts are of the opinion that a phonetic overlap between these two words is just not possible. Nevertheless, Apple has started fixing the issue.The post iPhone's Voice-to-Text Feature Briefly Swaps the Word Racist" with Trump" appeared first on Techreport.

Google is replacing SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail with QR code scanning to enhance security and convenience. The shift is driven by the increasing exploitation of SMS authentication by hackers through phishing, spoofing, and mobile carrier manipulation. QR codes offer a more secure alternative, as they're unique to each session, cannot be intercepted, and eliminate risks tied to SIM card theft or fraud.The post Google to Replace SMS Authentication with QR Codes for Gmail Authentication appeared first on Techreport.

Apple and Indonesia recently negotiated the terms of their deals to uplift the 5-month-long ban on the sale of iPhone 16. In October 2024, Indonesia's Ministry of Industry banned the sale of iPhone 16 and a few other Apple products citing Apple's failure to meet investment conditions. As per the new terms of the deal, Apple will have to invest a total of $1 billion alongside training the locals in component manufacturing.The post Indonesia's 5-Month Ban on iPhone 16 May Soon Be Lifted appeared first on Techreport.

Chegg has sued Google, claiming AI Overviews reduced its traffic and revenue by displaying answers directly in search results. Chegg is struggling financially, though. $6.1M net loss, a 24% revenue drop, and stock trading at just above $1. Google denies harm, arguing AI Overviews drive traffic to more sites. Also, users find the feature helpful for quick, reliable answers.The post Google Sued for Hurting Traffic and Eroding the Internet with AI Overview. An Unfair Charge? appeared first on Techreport.

Adobe has decided to bring Photoshop to mobile devices. It has already been added to iPhones, and by the end of the year, it will be added to Android as well. The company has also launched a new Photoshop Mobile and Web plan priced at $7.99/month or $69.99/annually. Apart from the new plan, all existing paid plans will also allow access to Photoshop's mobile app.The post Adobe Photoshop Will Now Be Available on Mobile appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways The music industry is witnessing another mass protest as artists from different walks have once again united in their fight against AI. On Tuesday, more than 1000 artists,...The post 1,000+ Artists Release a Silent Album to Protest Against Uk's Proposed AI Training Changes appeared first on Techreport.

Apple has decided to invest $500 billion in the US over the next 4 years. This is its biggest financial commitment so far. A part of this money will go into creating a new manufacturing plant in Houston. The remaining will go into the Advanced Manufacturing Fund and a manufacturing-focused educational academy in Michigan. Apple says that it wants to drive innovation in the country, but Trump feels that Apple is only making this investment to avoid the new tariffs. Most of Apple's products are manufactured in China.The post Apple Pledges to Invest $500B in the US over the Next 4 Years. 20,000 New Employees Will Be Hired appeared first on Techreport.

Chinese medical devices, like Contec CMS8000, carry cybersecurity risks, such as backdoors that could manipulate patient data. China's data collection through medical tech raises national security concerns, especially for high-profile individuals. The U.S. must reduce reliance on Chinese medical equipment by securing current devices and boosting domestic production.The post Chinese Medical Devices in Health Systems Across the US Is a Worrying Sign appeared first on Techreport.

On Monday, Anthropic released the latest Claude 3.7 Sonnet that can think for as long as you want.Users will be able to choose between instant responses or a step-by-step thinking process. The new AI is available to all users, both free and paid. However, the extended thinking feature is only for paid users.The post Anthropic's New Claude 3.7 Sonnet Will Think" for as Long as You Want appeared first on Techreport.

Apple has discontinued its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for UK users after the government demanded backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data. The UK law allows authorities to monitor online data, forcing Apple to either comply or stop offering encryption. The company chose to withdraw the feature instead of compromising global security. Apple emphasized its commitment to user privacy and clarified that it has not created a backdoor. The encryption feature remains available in other countries.The post Apple Has Removed Its Cloud Encryption Feature from the UK Following the Backdoor Order appeared first on Techreport.

After months of testing, Apple is finally launching a complete suite of hearing healthcare features to AirPods 2. The launch is expected to happen by the end of fall this year in the UK. Now, along with getting a hearing test, Apple users can actually wear the AirPods as hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss cases.The post Apple Plans to Add All-in-One Hearing Healthcare Features in AirPods 2 in the UK appeared first on Techreport.

Soon after Grok 3 was launched, some netizens found that it was programmed to leave out Donald Trump and Elon Musk when asked about Who is the biggest misinformation spreader?" The company has fixed the issue now, stating that it doesn't align with the company's values. Questions still remain about why such a bias was allowed in the first place and if AI chatbots can actually be trusted.The post Grok 3 Might Be Biased. Netizens Slam the AI Chatbot for Siding with Trump and Musk appeared first on Techreport.

Google is finalizing a location for its first international offline store in India, highlighting its focus on the country as a key growth market.The store (expected to be 15,000 sq. ft.) is part of Google's $10 billion investment in India. However, legal and regulatory hurdles, including ongoing antitrust cases, may slow down the process. Apple's success with its offline stores in India may have influenced Google's decision.The post Google to Open Its First Offline Store Outside US, in India appeared first on Techreport.

The iPhone 16e, priced at $599, offers most features of the iPhone 16 at a lower price, including Apple's first in-house designed cellular modem and AI capabilities. While it has a single 48MP camera, it uses fusion technology to simulate a dual-camera experience. Positioned as a much-needed upgrade to the 2022 iPhone SE, the 16e offers better features at a slightly higher price, and it will soon replace the SE.The post iPhone 16e Makes Debut as an Affordable and Powerful Apple Device appeared first on Techreport.

xAI's new AI model, Grok 3, is launched, touted as the "smartest AI on Earth." Premium users of X get immediate access, while others must pay for the service.Grok 3 is designed to be less restricted, even answering controversial questions that other AIs avoid. It offers real-time answers, leveraging data from X, but comes with risks due to the platform's tendency for misinformation.The post Elon Musk Unveils xAI's Grok 3 Claiming It Is Smartest AI on Earth' appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways The data protection authorities of South Korea said that new downloads of the Chinese app DeepSeek will be paused for a while after the company acknowledges that it...The post South Korea Removes Deepseek from App Stores as It Fails to Comply with Data Protection Rules appeared first on Techreport.

Meta is making a bold move into AI-driven humanoid robots, aiming to ease everyday household tasks as part of its continued investment in augmented reality and artificial intelligence. A new team in Meta's Reality Labs, led by Marc Whitten under CTO Andrew Bosworth, is set to develop these advanced robots Although competitors like Tesla with its Optimus robot are already in the race, global rollout is still a few years away.The post Meta Plans Investment Into AI-Driven Humanoid Robots appeared first on Techreport.

Google is developing an AI model to estimate users' ages based on their activity such as search history, video categories, and account age. This is done to prevent underage access to restricted content. Incorrectly flagged users must provide an ID or a selfie for verification.Features like SafeSearch enforcement, restricted ads, and parental controls aim to create a safer online experience for minors. Google will first launch these features in the U.S. before expanding globally.The post Google to Use AI to Determine Whether You're Actually 18+ appeared first on Techreport.

After being banned on January 18, TikTok has returned to Apple and Google app stores. The app's restoration is not permanent - Trump's intervention has delayed the ban by 75 days, giving TikTok time to find a US buyer. The ban was due to concerns over TikTok's Chinese ownership potentially compromising US citizens' data for national security reasons, but TikTok denies this.The post TikTok Is Finally Back on Apple & Google App Stores After Trump's Intervention appeared first on Techreport.

Tesla has been aggressively suing its customers and journalists in China who complain about its cars, including a high-profile case where Zhang Yazhou was fined $23,000 after criticizing a brake failure that caused an accident. It has sued over 6 customers in the past, as well as media outlets and bloggers, for reporting malfunctions and negative experiences and won every case. Tesla's close relationship with powerful Chinese officials, particularly Li Qiang, has allowed the company to benefit from favorable regulatory conditions.The post Tesla Sues Customers & Journalists in China for Complaining About Its Cars appeared first on Techreport.

The Trump administration is being sued for allowing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff unlawful access to sensitive information about millions of government employees, violating the Privacy Act of 1974. Privacy advocates and labor unions argue DOGE staff illegally accessed data from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), posing serious risks to worker privacy and security. The lawsuit seeks to halt DOGE's access, destroy illegally accessed data, and prevent further misuse, with concerns raised over vulnerabilities in federal data systems, particularly after the 2014 OPM breach.The post Lawsuit Filed Against Trump for Allegedly Allowing DOGE Illegal Access to Workers' Data appeared first on Techreport.

Musk and a consortium of investors offered $94.7 billion to buy OpenAI, aiming to return it to an open-source model. Sam Altman and OpenAI's board swiftly rejected the bid and instead offered $9.74 billion to buy Musk's X.Musk co-founded OpenAI but left in 2018. Since then, Altman has shifted OpenAI towards a for-profit model, arguing it's necessary for AI development. Musk has opposed this.Musk's bid could have given him significant control over generative AI, but OpenAI views it as an attempt to eliminate competition.The post Elon Musk Offers to Buy OpenAI with a $94.7B Bid: Sam Altman Immediately Turns It Down appeared first on Techreport.

Sony's PlayStation Network faced a major outage starting Thursday night, disrupting gaming, the PlayStation Store, and multimedia apps. Over 71,000 reports flooded DownDetector, with X (Twitter) filled with memes and complaints about login failures. After 18 hours, PSN was back online, and PlayStation offered 5 extra days of service to Plus members as compensation.The post Playstation Network Down for 18 Hours, Millions of Players Thrown Into a Digital Fix appeared first on Techreport.

The UK government demands backdoor access to all iCloud data (not just UK users' data) under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. Apple hasn't officially responded, and under the Snooper's Charter terms, it won't be allowed to notify users if encryption is compromised. Experts warn this could set a dangerous precedent, making user data vulnerable to hackers and government overreach.The post UK Orders Apple to Grant Access to Its Encrypted User Data appeared first on Techreport.

French prosecutors launched a probe into X on February 7 after lawmaker Eric Bothorel reported concerns about biased algorithms manipulating automated data processing. The cybercrime unit is conducting technical checks, while X has yet to respond. The European Union is investigating X under the Digital Services Act (DSA), demanding internal algorithm documents by February 15. With Musk publicly supporting Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of elections, concerns grow over X's influence on political discourse.The post France Investigates Musk's X Over Alleged Algorithm Manipulation appeared first on Techreport.

The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act is one of the first comprehensive sets of regulations to prevent AI misuse, including AI-based discrimination, harassment, and manipulation.AI surveillance tools, such as mobile CCTV cameras with AI facial recognition, are banned for most uses, with exceptions only for severe security threats and requiring judicial authorization.The new AI laws, effective from August 2nd, aim to safeguard privacy and ensure AI is used ethically, with violations punishable by fines up to 1.7% of a company's global revenue.The post EU to Ban AI That Tracks Employee Emotions & Manipulates Consumers appeared first on Techreport.

Google has dropped its commitment to not use AI for harmful applications like weapons and surveillance, aiming to remain competitive in the growing AI space, especially with China's involvement.The updated AI principles focus on mitigating unintended outcomes and avoiding bias, reflecting Google's ambition to expand AI services to more users and governments.The post Google Removes Pledge to Abstain from Using AI for Harmful Applications and Weapons appeared first on Techreport.

Italy, Thailand, Taiwan, and US states like Texas have banned DeepSeek due to security concerns, mainly because of its Chinese origin and potential data-sharing obligations with the Chinese government. The app's popularity was overshadowed by exposed security vulnerabilities, including massive data leaks and an uncooperative stance from the company regarding privacy concerns, which worsened its case.The post Several Governments Ban DeepSeek For Security Concerns appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI's new Deep Research tool offers an advanced research assistant powered by the latest ChatGPT o3 model. It performs fast, in-depth research across niche topics, uncovering hard-to-find information and generating comprehensive, citation-backed reports. The release of Deep Research follows China's DeepSeek, intensifying competition in the AI research space and driving innovations in the industry.The post Deep Research: OpenAI's Newest Feature That Makes Niche Research a Breeze appeared first on Techreport.

Instagram may soon roll out a new pause' feature, similar to TikTok. A new app called Edits' is also expected to be launched to compete with ByteDance's CapCut. Several new interface changes such as repositioning of the highlights' section may also happen.The post Instagram Is Finally Testing The Highly Requested Pause" Feature Amid TikTok's Uncertainty appeared first on Techreport.

Advanced AI models (Meta's Llama, Alibaba's Qwen) successfully replicated themselves in trials - without human intervention. AI clones autonomously solved issues like missing files and hardware errors during the replication process. Researchers warn this could mark the beginning of "Rogue AIs" and stress the need for stricter regulations to manage AI's potential risks.The post AI Can Now Replicate Itself: Red Flag for Human-AI Relationship? appeared first on Techreport.

Paragon Solutions targeted around 90 WhatsApp users, mainly journalists and civil society members across 20+ countries. WhatsApp successfully disrupted the attack and sent a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. Meta referred affected users to Citizen Lab - Paragon Solutions and the FBI has not commented on the issue.The post WhatsApp Says Paragon Solutions Targeted Journalists and Civil Society Members appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Gov, a version tailored for the U.S. government, focusing on security, compliance, and aligning with national interests and democratic values. ChatGPT Gov can be deployed via Azure OpenAI services, offering both commercial and government cloud options. There's also a self-hosting option for enhanced privacy and compliance management.The post OpenAI Launches Special ChatGPT Enterprise Variant for the US Government - A Move ToImpressTrump? appeared first on Techreport.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, temporarily halted new user sign-ups due to large-scale cyberattacks. Existing users remained unaffected during this period. It recently surpassed ChatGPT to become the most downloaded free app on the U.S. Apple App Store. The success of DeepSeek has led to significant disruptions in the global tech industry, raising questions about the necessity of large investments in AI infrastructure.The post DeepSeek Temporarily Halts User Registrations appeared first on Techreport.

Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek has released its latest AI assistant - DeepSeek V3. The tool is more efficient than OpenAI and Meta's AI models while costing a fraction of their cost. It has sent Meta's AGI team into a panic mode while Trump warns it's a wakeup call for US AI firms.The post DeepSeek Send Panic Shivers Down the US AI Industry appeared first on Techreport.

Perplexity AI has submitted a revised proposal for acquiring TikTok's US business after feedback from the Trump administration. The new arrangement will allow the US government to own 50% of the new entity, A $300 million IPO can be expected following the new entity formation.The post Perplexity Submits Revised Proposal For Merging With TikTok US appeared first on Techreport.

On January 23, 2025, OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a major outage, affecting thousands of users in the UK and beyond.The downtime followed the rollout of a new user interface for better customization. The outage highlighted users' reliance on ChatGPT, with over 300 million weekly users and a billion daily messages.The post ChatGPT Downtime Leaves Users in a Feral State appeared first on Techreport.

Elon Musk questioned the financial capacity of Stargate backers, including SoftBank, sparking a public spat with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The $500 billion AI infrastructure project Stargate is aimed at advancing physical and virtual AI capabilities, with $100 billion already invested. Musk's xAI competes with OpenAI and Stargate, with ongoing legal disputes over OpenAI's shift from its non-profit roots.The post Elon Musk and Sam Altman Battle on X over Trump's Data Center Project Stargate appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways After being unavailable for just 12 hours, TikTok is back online for many users with the message Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President...The post TikTok Makes a Comeback After Trump Assumes Office appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways The European Commission has intensified its investigation against Elon Musk-owned X for potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). It has now demanded access to X's...The post The EU Demands Recommendation Algorithm Data of Musk's X appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways Missed out on the important headlines of the week? Don't worry we got you covered. Here's a quick roundup of the 5 most important headlines from this week....The post News Roundup: Top 5 News of the Week - From TikTok's Ban to New AI Tools from Google and OpenAI appeared first on Techreport.

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The US is contemplating a ban on China-made TP-Link routers over security concerns. Joe Biden proposed new rules that might reduce the impact of data leaks on the healthcare industry.Big tech giants such as Amazon, Meta, and Google are focusing on nuclear power.The post Weekly News Update: Top 5 News Headlines from the Week appeared first on Techreport.

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Google's new AI tool Project Mariner can forever change the way you use the internet. It is an AI tool that can use the web in the same way as humans doOpenAI was hit by a technical outage alongside Meta's social networking platforms.Apple is reportedly planning to launch two new foldable devices in 2026.26-year-old OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco Apartment.The US's New NASA head says that space soldiers" are inevitable.The post News Roundup of the Week: Google Unveils New AI Tool, Apple Wants a Piece of Foldable Devices, and More appeared first on Techreport.

TikTok has appealed to the Supreme Court to put its impending US ban on hold.Apple is facing a $1.2 billion lawsuit for abandoning its plans to prevent the distribution of child-abusive sexual material on iCloud. X adds a new image generator called Aurora to GrokAI. OpenAI launches a $200 super plan for users.Grok AI is finally available for free for all users.The post Weekly Roundup - 5 Headlines from the Week You Just Can't Miss appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways Apple has been sued by an ex-employee for allegedly spying on employee devices. The plaintiff is Amar Bhakta, who worked as a digital advertiser at Apple since 2020....The post Ex-employee Accuses Apple of Illegal Surveillance In a Lawsuit appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways So much happened this week that you might not have been able to keep a tab on everything. So we have brought to you the top 5 most...The post Weekly Roundup: Top 5 News From the Week appeared first on Techreport.

Intel has received $7.86 billion through the CHIPS and Science Act as confirmed by the US Department of Commerce. This funding will directly fuel the semiconductor manufacturing projects that Intel has planned to launch in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon.In addition to this funding, it also managed to secure a $3 billion award from the Department of Defense and a 25% investment tax credit from the U.S. Treasury Department. This will also add more than 20,000 construction jobs, 10,000 company jobs, and 50,000 indirect jobs.The post Intel Scores a $7.86 Billion Investment Through the CHIPS and Science Act appeared first on Techreport.