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OpenAI disputes new research claiming its teen safety features are ineffective, while a non-profit group warns the platform poses unacceptable risks to young users.

NVIDIA and Microsoft unveiled RTX Spark and DGX Station for Windows, bringing local AI agents and large model inference to personal computers.

Spotify is expanding its audiobook service to over 180 markets, reaching 750 million users and challenging established competitors like Audible with a broader global library.

CarMax has deployed Sierra AI voice agents to handle 100% of inbound calls, automating routine queries while transferring complex sales needs to human associates.

Meta and Sierra are leading a group of tech giants to publish the Personal Agent Protocol by late October, setting standards for how AI agents interact with businesses.

The EU condemns drone strikes on cargo ships in NATO waters after three vessels were hit in the Black Sea, killing sailors and escalating hybrid warfare concerns.

LibreOffice will not include generative AI features in its default installation. The nonprofit behind the software cites data privacy and local control as primary reasons.

The Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab has selected NOBO, Dun & Bradstreet, and Polygon Labs for Phase 2. The consortium will test SME credit profiles and trade finance settlements.

Samsung has released a major update to its SmartThings platform, introducing local control technology and AI-powered home insights for its 470 million users.

TikTok has introduced an AI shopping assistant and an in-app checkout feature called Buy Direct to streamline the purchase journey for users.