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Google Translate's 'Live Translate' feature, which provides real-time translations in headphones, is expanding to iOS and more countries, including the US, India, Mexico, and several European and Asian nations. The feature, powered by Google's Gemini AI, supports over 70 languages and can be used with any pair of headphones.

Google is launching its AI-powered conversational search feature, Search Live, globally to all languages and locations where AI Mode is available. The feature allows users to point their phone camera at objects to get real-time assistance and enables back-and-forth conversations that draw on the visual context from the camera feed.

ByteDance's new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, is now available in its editing platform, CapCut. The model allows creators to draft, edit, and sync video and audio content using prompts, images, or reference videos. It can create realistic content, including textures, movement, and lighting, and can be used for a wide range of content, including cooking recipes, fitness tutorials, and business overviews.

Apple is planning to open up Siri to rival AI assistants, including Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini, in iOS 27. Users will be able to select which AI model they use in tandem with Siri through an 'Extensions' feature. This move will allow Siri to pass questions over to different chatbots, driving subscriptions and potentially generating commission for Apple.

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update will introduce a new 'Extensions' feature, allowing users to choose which AI chatbot they want to link with Siri. This will enable third-party chatbots, such as Google's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude, to work with Siri, similar to its current integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Uber has launched IngestionNext, a streaming-first data lake that reduces latency and compute by 25%. The platform processes event streams continuously, enabling faster availability for analytics and machine learning workloads. It uses Apache Kafka, Flink jobs, and Hudi tables to support thousands of datasets and high global data volumes.

LiteLLM, a popular AI project, was hit by malware that stole login credentials. The project had passed security compliance certifications from Delve, a startup accused of misleading customers about their true compliance conformity.

Uber, Verne, and Pony.ai are launching a commercial robotaxi service in Europe, starting in Zagreb, Croatia. Verne will own and operate the fleet, Pony.ai will supply the autonomous driving system, and Uber will provide its ride-hailing network. The service will use the Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicle and plans to scale to a fleet of thousands of robotaxis over the next few years.

Google has moved up its estimated timeline for preparing against the potential security risks of quantum computing, known as Q-Day, to 2029. This is due to advancements in quantum computing capabilities, particularly with 'noisy qubits', which could potentially break current cryptographic security measures. The company is urging the security community to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to mitigate these risks.

The article discusses the importance of non-human identity security, its risks, and the top 10 security tools and platforms for 2026. These tools help prevent breaches by managing machine identities, detecting exposed credentials, and enforcing least-privilege access. The article also provides a phased approach to implementing NHI security, including exposure risk elimination, comprehensive NHI inventory and governance, and lifecycle automation.

Microsoft and Nvidia are working together to apply AI to the nuclear power industry, aiming to speed up the approval process for new atomic plants. The collaboration involves using AI-driven tools to handle tasks such as permitting, design, and operations, with the goal of bringing more nuclear power online sooner. The initiative combines Nvidia's Omniverse and other technologies with Microsoft's Generative AI for Permitting and Planetary Computer, representing an AI-powered digital ecosystem for nuclear energy on Azure.

Georgia Tech researchers warn of AI-generated code vulnerabilities, with at least 35 new CVE entries in March 2026. The Vibe Security Radar project tracks these vulnerabilities, which are often introduced by AI coding tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot.

PwC warns that AI-driven threats are the most frequently raised concern by clients, as cyber criminals exploit AI to improve their capabilities, but AI can also be used to defend against cyber threats

A leaked hacking tool called DarkSword can hack iPhones and iPads running out-of-date software, putting hundreds of millions of devices at risk of data theft. The tool was originally developed by a US defense contractor and has been used by government spies and cybercriminals. Users can protect themselves by updating to the latest version of iOS or enabling Lockdown Mode.

Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Live is a new conversational audio AI model that produces speech with a more natural cadence, making it harder to know if you're talking to a robot. It's rolling out in search, Gemini, and developer tools, and developers can access the model in AI Studio, Gemini API, and Gemini Enterprise.

The latest YC Demo Day showcased nearly 190 companies, with 16 standing out for their innovative products and services, including AI-powered tools, wearable technology, and solutions for industries like architecture and healthcare.

Cohere launches Transcribe, an open-source voice model for transcription, supporting 14 languages and beating other models on the Hugging Face Open ASR leaderboard with an average word error rate of 5.42. The model is relatively light, can process 525 minutes of audio in a minute, and will be integrated into Cohere's enterprise agent orchestration platform, North.

ChatPlayground AI is a Chrome extension that allows users to access multiple AI models in one spot, streamlining their AI workflow. It offers features such as side-by-side results, prompt engineering, and unlimited monthly messaging. A lifetime subscription to the Unlimited Plan is available for $67.15, a discount from the regular price of $619.

Linear, a cloudy issue tracker and project manager, has introduced an AI agent that can capture issues and eventually debug code. The Linear Agent works in the online, mobile, or desktop app and has a chat user interface. It supports skills and automations, which require a business or enterprise plan. The company's CEO declares that 'issue tracking is dead' and that agents will make software development simpler.

David Sacks, the White House's AI and Crypto Czar, is stepping down from his role. He will move to a special advisory council to study issues and make recommendations to the Trump administration. Sacks' departure comes after a series of controversies, including his attempt to implement a blanket ban on AI state laws and his criticism of the president's handling of the Iran conflict.