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Apple’s retail pioneer skeptical of Silicon Valley’s AI shopping bet

September 22, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

While Silicon Valley giants pour billions into autonomous AI shopping agents, the mastermind behind Apple’s retail stores remains unconvinced. Ron Johnson argues that while artificial intelligence will enhance e-commerce, consumers are unlikely to completely delegate their purchasing decisions to machines, especially for high-value items. Johnson emphasizes that purchasing expensive hardware requires physical interaction, such as […]

US Navy reveals tech wish list and shifts toward commercial startups

September 20, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

The U.S. Department of the Navy is actively streamlining its procurement pathways to better engage with commercial tech startups and venture capital investors. Navy CTO Justin Fanelli shared an updated roadmap of upcoming technology priorities, aiming to replace convoluted bureaucratic entry points with a more efficient pipeline. Rather than funding early-stage research internally, the Navy […]

Trump suggests rebranding AI and creating a dedicated ‘AI Force’

September 20, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

President Donald Trump has proposed changing the name of artificial intelligence, arguing on social media that the current terminology lacks eloquence. He launched a public poll to gauge alternatives such as ‘Superior Intelligence’ or ‘Supreme Intelligence,’ while dismissing recent safety debates surrounding the technology as politically motivated hoaxes. Alongside the branding proposal, Trump announced plans […]

Google introduces CC, an AI agent designed to help families manage households

September 19, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

Google has introduced an updated version of CC, shifting its focus from a general productivity AI to a dedicated household management agent for families. The system integrates across email, calendars, and tasks to help streamline daily routines, track shared schedules, and coordinate activities among household members. As consumer demand for practical agentic AI grows, the […]

Automattic appoints interim CFO following executive exits

September 19, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

Automattic has appointed Jeremy Klaperman as its new interim chief financial officer. The transition follows a turbulent period that involved a brief attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg, ultimately resulting in the departure of key board members and executives, including former CFO Mark Davies. Despite the high-level shakeup, Mullenweg expressed complete confidence in the company’s […]

AI hallucination nearly sparks US-China military clash

September 19, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

A close call involving a military operation nearly escalated into a major international incident after U.S. forces acted on intelligence entirely fabricated by an artificial intelligence chatbot. Military aircraft were already deployed this spring before officials discovered that data regarding a Chinese vessel carrying supposed nuclear components was a machine-generated hallucination. The false intelligence originated […]

Anthropic Operates a Wet Biology Lab for AI

September 19, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

Anthropic has confirmed the operation of a physical biology laboratory in the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing its AI models to interact with real-world experiments. The facility focuses primarily on fundamental biological research, aiming to bridge the gap between digital predictions and empirical lab results. Alongside the physical lab launch, the company introduced a verification […]

X launches direct stock and crypto trading via Cashtags

September 17, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is rolling out a new feature that enables users in the United States to execute financial trades directly from their timelines. By upgrading the familiar Cashtag symbols, which were previously used solely for tracking market discussions, the platform aims to seamlessly connect social conversations with actual financial markets. To […]

ClickFix attacks trick Mac and Windows users into self-hacking

September 15, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

A rising cybersecurity threat known as «ClickFix» is rapidly evolving, using deceptive tactics and compromised ad accounts on major platforms like Reddit to trick individuals into compromising their own computers. The technique relies on convincing victims that they are completing a simple verification step. Instead of a standard malware download, the attacks display fake CAPTCHA […]

Matt Mullenweg claims control at Automattic following brief ouster

September 12, 2026Γιώργος ΠαπαδόπουλοςLeave a Comment

WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg announced to Automattic employees via Slack that he has regained control of the company as CEO, just days after the board of directors voted to oust him. This development follows a chaotic few days that saw Mullenweg placed on a leave of absence and Chief Financial Officer Mark Davies step in […]