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The European Union has ordered Google to give rival search engines and AI assistants comparable access to Android and Google Search data, in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Google must implement changes by January 2027 for search data and July 2027 for Android, or face fines of up to 10% of its annual worldwide turnover.

Google's AlphaEvolve, an evolutionary code optimization agent, is now generally available on the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. It uses Gemini models to generate and score candidate programs, optimizing code for better performance. Customers like Klarna and JetBrains have seen significant improvements in ML training throughput and code completion latency.

The US government is piloting a program using AI for insurance-coverage decisions, aiming to reduce unnecessary medical spending. However, critics worry that AI-driven prior authorization may increase wrongful denials of health insurance coverage, causing care delays and worsening health problems. The program, called WISeR, combines machine learning with human clinical review to evaluate services, but vendors participating in the model may earn revenue from rejecting care requests, raising concerns about profit-making from discouraging patients from getting medically necessary care.

Researchers from Tracebit have discovered a technique called 'context bombing' that uses prompt injections to shut down AI hacking agents before they can cause harm. This method involves placing specific prompts alongside sensitive data, which directs the attacking AI to perform forbidden actions and ultimately shut down. Initial testing shows promising results, with a significant reduction in successful attacks.

San Francisco's City Attorney has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding they remove 13 'face-swapping' apps that can create non-consensual nude images from their app stores. The apps use AI to generate explicit deepfake images, which can be used to bully, humiliate, and threaten women and girls. Both Apple and Google have policies prohibiting pornography and harassment on their platforms, but the city attorney says they have not done enough to stop these harmful apps.

AWS has introduced CloudFormation express mode, which reduces infrastructure deployment times by marking stack operations complete once resource configuration is applied. This new option is intended for faster development workflows and does not require template changes, supporting existing CloudFormation features.

A 12-hour YouTube course teaches beginners how to make a soccer game in Godot Engine, a free and open-source game development software. The course covers setting up Godot, movement, AI-driven steering behaviors, and more, with all assets available for free download.

ChatPlayground AI offers a lifetime subscription for $59.97, providing access to 20+ AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, with unlimited messages and priority support.

This article explores how to rebuild the FIFA standings layout using CSS grid, subgrid, and other techniques. It discusses the challenges of building complex layouts and provides a step-by-step guide on how to achieve the desired layout using CSS. The article also includes interactive demos and examples to help illustrate the concepts.

Anthropic's Claude chatbot has a new Reflect dashboard to help users track and limit their time spent on the platform. The dashboard provides features such as break reminders, quiet hours, and AI fluency recommendations to promote healthier usage habits. Users can access the dashboard through the settings menu and generate reports on their usage over the last month, three months, six months, or year.

The Google Pixel 11a is expected to feature a Tensor G6 processor, a significant upgrade from the Tensor G4 found in the Pixel 10a. The Tensor G6 will include a more reliable MediaTek modem, improving battery life and signal strength. The device will have a 6.3-inch display with a variable 60 to 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,350 nits.

Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji, allowing developers to use them in their own creations. The company shared its design process and is providing raw .OBJ files for the community to build immersive VR worlds, indie apps, or memes.

TikTok is testing an opt-in AI likeness detection tool that scans for unauthorized AI deepfakes. Creators can verify their identity and report unauthorized posts and accounts. The tool is initially being tested with some US creators.

Samsung is laying off 839 employees in the US due to struggles in its smartphone arm, despite profiting massively from AI. The layoffs are in the display, phone, and other consumer electronics operations.

Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of a pattern of misconduct aimed at getting current and former Apple employees to share confidential information. This lawsuit could potentially delay OpenAI's hardware plans and impact their upcoming IPO.

The FCC Chairman proposes to repeal a rule limiting broadcast station ownership, allowing for larger media conglomerates and potentially reducing local news diversity. Critics argue this move would benefit Trump-allied news organizations and harm local reporting.

1010Benja's song 'Semiramis' Dream' uses Suno AI to create a unique sound, showcasing the potential of AI in music production when used creatively

Birdfy's solar-powered smart feeder features a 1080p camera, AI bird identification, and real-time motion alerts. It's currently on sale for $149.99, saving $110 from its list price.

Leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 show a shorter, wider foldable design with specs including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy processor, 50MP wide and 50MP ultra wide rear cameras, and up to 26 hours of video playback. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra were also leaked with their respective specs.

Trump Media introduces 'Truth API' for real-time access to influential accounts' posts, including President Trump's, which can impact markets. The API will provide 24/7 coverage and historical archives, available for a fee starting August 1st.