EU orders Meta to give rival AI chatbots free WhatsApp access during antitrust probe Meta criticizes order as regulatory overreach, plans to appeal decision Meta could face fines up to 10% of global ...

The European Commission resorted to emergency powers to force Meta’s hand. The European Commission resorted to emergency powers to force Meta’s hand. is a news writer focused on creative industries, ...

The EU has told Meta that it must allow AI chatbots operated by rival firms to use WhatsApp for free. The European Commission said the firm would need to maintain that access while it concluded an ...

DoorDash announced on Thursday that it’s launching a new AI chatbot that lets users order food and groceries with text prompts and photos in its latest AI push. The chatbot, called “Ask DoorDash,” ...

Yes, according to psychologist Gloria Mark. But there are ways to regain that control. This week I’ve been at SXSW London. There’s been music, film, and a lot—and I mean a lot—of talk about AI. I also ...

As part of iOS 27, Apple debuted an all-new Siri app as a way for users to manage their interactions with Siri AI. In a post-keynote tech talk at Apple Park this week, Apple’s Craig Federighi ...

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Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi has explained why the company launched a standalone Siri app in iOS 27, after previously characterizing a dedicated chatbot as ...

ROME, June 8 (Reuters) - Italy's competition authority said on Monday it ‌had dropped an investigation into Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab over allegations the company ⁠abused its dominant ...

Siri has been a touchy subject, as Apple's digital assistant has fallen behind rival AIs from companies like Google, OpenAI and Anthropic. But Apple is hoping to change that by leveraging Gemini to ...

Siri's full-fledged AI moment is finally here. On Monday, Apple unveiled its long-awaited, much-delayed overhaul of Siri as it looks to catch up in the AI race. "Today, we are introducing an entirely ...

A chain letter warns of AI access to WhatsApp chats. The claim is false – and yet there is a big problem with WhatsApp's data protection. A chain letter is currently circulating in WhatsApp groups, ...