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Microsoft Scout is a new enterprise autopilot built on the open-source agent framework OpenClaw, integrating with Work IQ and providing autonomous task execution with a focus on security and governance.

Midjourney, known for its AI image generator, is developing a full-body ultrasonic scanner that can scan a body in 60 seconds. The scanner uses half a million squares to emit ultrasonic waves and record ripples, creating a 3D map of the body. Midjourney is building spas to house the scanners and plans to expand globally, aiming to have 50,000 scanners available by 2031.

AWS Continuum is a new AI-powered vulnerability management platform that helps security teams manage the lifecycle of code vulnerabilities. It offers four capabilities: code vulnerability discovery, prioritization, validation, and mitigation/remediation. The platform is available in gated preview and is already being used by customers in financial services, automotive, and technology.

Anthropic's AI analytics tool Claude now handles 95% of internal analytics queries with 95% accuracy, thanks to data governance, semantic definitions, and operational discipline, allowing data teams to focus on strategic work

Meta's Applied AI team, formed in March, has about 6,500 engineers and product managers, but employees are unhappy with their tasks, describing them as 'soul-crushing' and 'menial'. Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged the distress caused by recent organizational changes and promised to provide stability and limit the number of employees per manager.

1min.AI offers a lifetime subscription to its Advanced Business Plan, providing access to a range of AI tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, for a one-time payment of $69.97, saving $470.03 off the regular price of $540. The platform consolidates multiple AI tools into one dashboard, reducing the need for separate subscriptions and streamlining workflows for marketers, creators, freelancers, and small-business owners.

The article discusses the possibility of AI consciousness, with some researchers believing that chatbots like ChatGPT may already be conscious. The debate centers around the theory of computational functionalism, which suggests that consciousness emerges from information processing. However, skeptics argue that there is more to consciousness than computation, and that the complexity of biological neurons cannot be replicated by silicon-based systems.

Epic Games' latest Unreal Engine showcase has sparked debate over the growing role of generative AI in game development, with some developers fearing the end of Blueprints, a node-based visual scripting system. Epic has described the deprecation of Blueprints as a gradual process, but some developers are concerned about the impact on indie teams and smaller studios. The company has also expanded its suite of AI-assisted tools, positioning them as optional layers within existing development pipelines.

The Uncanny Valley podcast discusses SpaceX's IPO, Apple's new Siri AI, and the surveillance machine used by the Knicks owner. SpaceX's IPO could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, while Apple's new Siri AI aims to provide a more personal experience. The podcast also explores the surveillance machine used by the Knicks owner, which has raised concerns about privacy.

Apple's iOS 27 introduces various AI-powered features, including bill splitting, password updates, one-tap suggestions in Messages, and more, making the iPhone feel smarter and more capable. These features are designed to solve real-world problems and make users' lives easier, without requiring them to adopt a new AI-powered version of Siri.

Applied Materials has launched the SENZ integrated ambient visual platform, a co-optimised smart glasses system designed to bring high-performance augmented reality displays to market faster. The platform combines waveguide optics, light engine, sensing, vision correction, and electronic dimming technology in a single system, aiming to reduce time-to-market and manufacturing complexity while enabling more flexible product designs and premium user experiences.

Amazon employees who testified at Seattle City Council hearings about data center regulations are facing disciplinary action, including possible termination. The employees, who are members of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, allege that Amazon is retaliating against them for exercising their right to free speech. The incident highlights the controversy surrounding data centers and their impact on local communities.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has ordered grid operators to fast-track interconnection requests from data centers and other large electricity users, aiming to address the growing demand for electricity from AI data centers. This move is expected to help tech companies and developers connect to the grid in a timely manner, reducing their reliance on expensive and complicated on-site power solutions.

Klue suffered an OAuth breach enabling 'Icarus' threat actors to steal Salesforce CRM data from multiple organizations. The attackers used stolen OAuth tokens to query connected Salesforce environments, stealing CRM-related information. Salesforce has disabled the Klue Battlecards integration while investigating the breach.

The article discusses the instability of AI models and how they can be shut off overnight. It also explores the use of AI in various applications, including coding, email, and content creation.

A data breach at a Texas state government department allowed hackers to steal the driver's license information and passport numbers of over 3 million people. The breach also included email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses of the affected license holders.

A critical deadline is approaching for Windows and Linux security. Cryptographic keys that secure the boot sequence will start to expire on June 24, leaving systems vulnerable to UEFI infections if not updated. Microsoft and Linux distributors are updating Secure Boot-related keys to mitigate the risk.

The AryStinger botnet has infected over 4,000 outdated D-Link routers, turning them into proxies for malicious traffic. The malware exploits older flaws and can tamper with DNS settings, hijack browsing, and monitor network traffic. Owners of end-of-life routers are advised to replace them with new models and apply firmware updates.

SpaceX's upcoming IPO has raised concerns among communities near xAI data centers in Mississippi and Tennessee, who are fighting against the company's use of polluting gas turbines and water treatment facilities. The company's valuation is expected to exceed $1.75 trillion, making Elon Musk even wealthier, but locals are demanding accountability for the environmental and health impacts of the data centers.

The Trump administration has ordered Anthropic to take its two newest AI models offline due to national security concerns. This move has sparked debates about AI policy and digital sovereignty. Experts discuss the implications of this decision and how it may affect the broader AI ecosystem.