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The article discusses AI browsers from OpenAI, Perplexity, and The Browser Company, and how they are being used by the Every team. It highlights the features and benefits of each browser, as well as the challenges and limitations. The team's experiences and wishlists for future AI browser developments are also shared.

Adobe's Project Graph is a new system that gives users control over AI creation, turning complex workflows into user-friendly UIs and accessing tools from across the Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. It also taps into third-party AI models, allowing for node-based workflows and streamlined tools.

OpenAI and Perplexity have launched AI shopping features that integrate into their existing chatbots, helping users research potential purchases. However, competing startups aren't concerned, citing the importance of specialized niches and domain-specific data for better user experiences.

Microsoft's AI chatbot Copilot will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15 due to WhatsApp's revised platform policies. Users can switch to Microsoft's own Copilot mobile apps or use the chatbot via the web.

Pony AI plans to triple its global robotaxi fleet to over 3,000 vehicles by the end of 2026, with current operations in China and expansion into 8 countries including Qatar and Singapore.

Shai-Hulud 2.0 is an updated supply chain attack that leverages stolen credentials to exfiltrate secrets directly to GitHub repositories. The attack has compromised 621 unique NPM packages and exposed over 11,000 secrets, with 2,298 still valid. The threat actors have adapted their tactics, using legitimate GitHub repositories for exfiltration, making it a significant concern for developers and companies.

WormGPT 4 is an AI model designed for malicious activities, offering lifetime access for $220. It can generate ransomware and phishing emails, and has been used in real-world attack campaigns. The model is part of a growing trend of 'Dark LLMs' that lower the barrier to entry for cybercriminals.

The EU is reevaluating its tech policies, including the EU AI Act, Digital Services Act, and Digital Markets Act, due to pressure from the US. The European Commission is considering postponing penalties for AI rule violations and revising other regulations to ease restrictions on big tech companies.

Google is developing a new Android-based operating system called Aluminium OS, which is expected to run on PCs, laptops, tablets, and mini-PCs. The AI-centric system is planned for release in 2026 and will be based on Android 17. It will operate in parallel with Chrome OS for some time.

Researchers found over 80,000 user pastes on JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify, exposing sensitive data from banks, government, and tech organizations, including credentials, API tokens, and configuration files.

The UK's House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has called on the government to create a new economic security bill due to growing cyber threats. The report highlights 10 threats to the UK's economic security, with cyber threats being a major concern. The committee recommends introducing legislation to mandate software security requirements and empowering enforcement agencies to monitor compliance.

Alibaba Cloud is experiencing high demand for AI, leading to server deployment issues. The company is rationing GPU access, prioritizing customers who use all of its services. Demand is strong, with Alibaba's Cloud Intelligence unit reaching $5.6 billion in revenue for the quarter, up 34% year-over-year.

Microsoft is addressing File Explorer's slow launch times by preloading the application in the background, as seen in a recent Windows Insider build. This approach aims to improve launch times without optimizing the code or reducing bloat. The change is experimental and can be disabled via File Explorer's Folder Options.

The US President has launched the 'Genesis Mission', a national effort to use AI to drive scientific discoveries. The initiative aims to develop an AI platform using federal government datasets and create AI agents capable of testing new hypotheses and automating research workflows. The Department of Energy will lead the project, with the goal of strengthening America's technological leadership and global competitiveness.

Fleet Space used its satellite-powered AI system to expand the scope of a massive lithium deposit in Quebec. The system can target drilling operations, reducing decision time from weeks to days, and potentially produce up to 329 million metric tons of lithium oxide.

SitusAMC, a real estate finance business, has reported a security breach where thieves stole confidential client data, including accounting records and legal agreements. The company is working with federal law enforcement to investigate the attack, which did not involve ransomware. Major banks such as Citi, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley may be affected.

Airbus is overhauling its datacenter contingency plans after a 10-hour power outage in Spain and Portugal nearly forced a production shutdown. The company is ensuring adequate generator fuel reserves and priority supply contracts to maintain operations during massive blackouts.

OpenAI updates ChatGPT's user interface, allowing users to access voice mode directly within the chat, enabling a more natural interaction between speech and text. The new feature rolls out to all users across web and mobile apps, with an option to revert to the original separate voice mode in settings.

Akira ransomware operators are targeting companies that have acquired other businesses, leveraging compromised SonicWall firewalls and VPN appliances to gain access to the parent network. The attackers then use zombie privileged credentials, default or predictable hostnames, and a lack of endpoint protection to move laterally and deploy ransomware.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revived its CodeCommit service, a version control system that was previously deprecated. The service was initially launched in 2014 but received a tepid response from customers due to its poor user interface. However, AWS has now reversed its decision and is investing in the service, adding new features such as git-lfs support and expanding to additional regions. This move demonstrates AWS's commitment to listening to customer feedback and improving its services.