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Study Reveals How Many New Cars Share Drivers’ Personal Data With Third Parties

A Northeastern University study found that automakers’ apps exposed vehicle identification numbers, email addresses, and location data to third-party companies, raising concerns about automotive data privacy.

AI-Generated Intelligence Report Nearly Triggered US Action Against Chinese Ship, CNN Reports

A military intelligence assessment involving an AI chatbot incorrectly identified cargo aboard a Chinese vessel, according to CNN, nearly prompting a U.S. operation.

Sam Altman Promotes ChatGPT For Parenting As Social Media Pushes Back

OpenAI CEO’s latest comments about using ChatGPT during family routines sparked widespread debate online, with critics questioning AI’s role in everyday parenting.

Xbox Confirms Physical Game Discs Should Have Worked During Recent Service Outage

Microsoft says a licensing issue tied to an external service unexpectedly prevented some disc-based Xbox games from launching, with a fix planned in a future update.

Microsoft Positions Itself As A Stronger AI Rival To OpenAI And Anthropic

The software giant is leaning on its cloud platform, AI services, and proprietary models as it encourages enterprise customers to reduce dependence on leading AI labs.

Microsoft Posts $3.2 Billion Anthropic Gain As OpenAI Stake Falls

The company reported that its OpenAI stake generated a $5 billion gain for the year and contributed $0.67 to earnings per share. Microsoft reported fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share of $17.95.