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Medvi AI Marketing Fallout. Flattery Fuels Delusion. Google Brings Offline Dictation. Iran Targets Stargate Centers.
The AI news for April 7th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Telehealth startup Medvi generates billions in revenue with the help of AI-forged advertising. Source: https://the-decoder.de/telehealth-startup-medvi-generiert-milliardenumsatz-mit-hilfe-von-ki-gefaelschter-werbung/ Yes-man chatbots and AI flattery: Even rational users can fall into spirals of delusion. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ja-sager-chatbots-und-ki-schleimerei-selbst-rationale-nutzer-koennen-in-wahnspiralen-geraten/ Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/06/google-quietly-releases-an-offline-first-ai-dictation-app-on-ios/ Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/06/iran-threatens-stargate-ai-data-centers/
NYT Fires Writer Over AI Copying. AI Cyber Risk Accelerates. Microsoft Labels Copilot Entertainment. Gemini Guides a City Day.
The AI news for April 6th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: AI tool copies Guardian article: New York Times fires author. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-tool-kopiert-guardian-artikel-new-york-times-feuert-autor/ Threat posed by AI hacks: the offensive cyber capability of AI models is growing rapidly. Source: https://the-decoder.de/gefahr-durch-ki-hacks-offensive-cyberfaehigkeit-von-ki-modellen-waechst-rasant/ Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/05/copilot-is-for-entertainment-purposes-only-according-to-microsofts-terms-of-service/ I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/907015/gemini-google-maps-hands-on
Waymo Tests Robotaxis in London. Netflix VOID Removes Objects. Folk Artist Voice Cloned. Anthropic Acquires Coefficient Bio.
The AI news for April 5th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Google's Waymo takes the leap into Europe: robotaxi test run in London. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Waymo-in-London-Der-ultimative-Haertetest-fuers-autonome-Fahren-11245886.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Netflix AI Framework VOID removes objects from videos and adjusts physical effects. Source: https://the-decoder.de/netflix-veroeffentlicht-open-source-ki-system-zur-objektentfernung-in-videos/ A folk musician became a target for AI fakes and a copyright troll Source: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/907111/murphy-campbell-folk-music-ai-copyright Anthropic acquires AI-pharma startup Coefficient Bio for $400 million. Source: https://the-decoder.de/anthropic-uebernimmt-ki-pharma-startup-coefficient-bio-fuer-400-millionen-dollar/
US Appeals Anthropic Ruling. Claude Limits OpenClaw Access. Microsoft Trains One Million in Japan. AI Drives Gas Power Rush.
The AI news for April 4th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: U.S. Government vs. Anthropic: Appeal Against Sanctions Halt. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/US-Regierung-versus-Anthropic-Berufung-gegen-Sanktionsstopp-11245632.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/907074/anthropic-openclaw-claude-subscription-ban Microsoft will train a million Japanese AI professionals. Source: https://the-decoder.de/microsoft-will-eine-million-japanische-fachkraefte-fuer-ki-ausbilden/ AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/03/ai-companies-are-building-huge-natural-gas-plants-to-power-data-centers-what-could-go-wrong/
Granola Exposes Notes by Default. Google Vids Adds Avatar Control. Cisco Source Code Breach. Sakana Marlin Automates Strategy.
The AI news for April 3rd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: PSA: Anyone with a link can view your Granola notes by default Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/906253/granola-note-links-ai-training-psa Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/google-now-lets-you-direct-avatars-through-prompts-in-its-vids-app/ Report: Cybercriminals steal Cisco source code through stolen credentials. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Bericht-Cyberkriminelle-stehlen-Quellcode-von-Cisco-und-dessen-Kunden-11244097.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag 'Ultra Deep Research': Sakana AI will automate weeks-long strategic analyses. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ultra-deep-research-sakana-ai-will-wochenlange-strategieanalysen-automatisieren/
Baidu Robotaxis Freeze in Traffic. EU Bans AI-Generated Media. Perplexity Sued Over Trackers. Stream Deck Automates with AI.
The AI news for April 2nd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Baidu’s robotaxis froze in traffic, creating chaos Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/905012/baidu-apollo-robotaxi-freeze-china EU institutions ban AI-generated images and videos in official communications, according to the report. Source: https://the-decoder.de/eu-institutionen-verbieten-laut-bericht-ki-generierte-bilder-und-videos-in-offizieller-kommunikation/ Lawsuit against Perplexity AI: Trackers are to transmit user conversations to Meta and Google. Source: https://the-decoder.de/klage-gegen-perplexity-ai-tracker-sollen-nutzergespraeche-an-meta-und-google-uebermitteln/ AI can push your Stream Deck buttons for you Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/905021/elgato-stream-deck-mcp-ai-agent-update
California Tightens AI Rules. Germany Delays Palantir Decision. Ring Launches Camera App Store. ChatGPT Comes to CarPlay.
The AI news for April 1st, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: California becomes the pioneer of AI regulation. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Kalifornien-wird-zum-Vorreiter-der-KI-Regulierung-11242174.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Phantom Palantir: The federal government is dragging its feet on the new analysis software for the BKA. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Phantom-Palantir-Bundesregierung-bremst-bei-neuer-Analysesoftware-fuers-BKA-11242218.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/ring-app-store-bets-on-ai-to-go-beyond-home-security/ You can now use ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlay Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/904676/apple-carplay-openai-chatgpt
Copilot Cowork Expands. Mirage Effect in Multimodal Models. Maven Scrutinized After Strike. Americans Adopt AI Distrust Grows.
The AI news for March 31st, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Cowork more widely and letting AI models monitor each other. Source: https://the-decoder.de/microsoft-rollt-copilot-cowork-breiter-aus-und-laesst-ki-modelle-sich-gegenseitig-kontrollieren/ 'Mirage Effect': AI models diagnose diseases on images that never existed. Source: https://the-decoder.de/mirage-effekt-ki-modelle-diagnostizieren-krankheiten-auf-bildern-die-nie-existierten/ Alleged U.S. attack on a school in Iran: the Palantir system comes into focus. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Mutmasslicher-US-Angriff-auf-Schule-in-Iran-Palantir-System-rueckt-in-den-Fokus-11229006.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/30/ai-trust-adoption-poll-more-americans-adopt-tools-fewer-say-they-can-trust-the-results/
SAP Acquires Reltio for AI. AI Turbo at Work. Bundesrat Questions Omnibus. MetaClaw Learns During Downtime.
The AI news for March 30th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: SAP targets Reltio – corporate data are to be AI-ready. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/SAP-greift-nach-Reltio-Unternehmensdaten-sollen-KI-bereit-werden-11228920.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag AI Turbo in Operation: Between Job Anxiety and Efficiency Frenzy Source: https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Turbo-im-Betrieb-Zwischen-Job-Angst-und-Effizienzrausch-11228806.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag GDPR erosion: the Federal Council tears apart the planned EU Digital Omnibus. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Digital-Omnibus-Bundesrat-warnt-vor-DSGVO-Chaos-und-KI-Vollbremsung-11228759.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag AI agent 'MetaClaw' first checks your Google Calendar before it trains. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-agent-metaclaw-checkt-erst-deinen-google-kalender-bevor-er-trainiert/
OpenAI Shutters Sora. Experience Fuels Claude Advantage. Attie Lets Users Shape Feeds. Sycophantic AI Raises Risks.
The AI news for March 29th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: OpenAI's roadmap for the Sora shutdown: the web version ends in April, the API follows in September. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openais-fahrplan-fuer-das-sora-aus-web-version-endet-im-april-api-folgt-im-september/ Anthropic study: The longer you use AI, the better results you achieve. Source: https://the-decoder.de/anthropic-studie-wer-ki-laenger-nutzt-erzielt-bessere-ergebnisse/ Bluesky leans into AI with Attie, an app for building custom feeds Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/28/bluesky-leans-into-ai-with-attie-an-app-for-building-custom-feeds/ Stanford study outlines dangers of asking AI chatbots for personal advice Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/28/stanford-study-outlines-dangers-of-asking-ai-chatbots-for-personal-advice/
Gemini Imports Memories. Wikipedia Bans AI Articles. Stable Diffusion on Raspberry Pi. Board Urges Pause on Community Notes.
The AI news for March 28th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: A new Gemini update lets users import memories from ChatGPT and Claude. Source: https://the-decoder.de/neues-gemini-update-laesst-nutzer-erinnerungen-aus-chatgpt-und-claude-importieren/ Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles; AI may only assist. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Wikipedia-verbietet-KI-generierte-Artikel-KI-darf-nur-noch-unterstuetzen-11226686.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag heise+ | Generate AI images locally: Deploy Stable Diffusion on the Raspberry Pi Source: https://www.heise.de/ratgeber/KI-Bilder-lokal-generieren-Stable-Diffusion-auf-dem-Raspberry-Pi-einsetzen-11196646.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag_plus.beitrag_plus Meta's own supervisory board warns: Community Notes are not up to AI disinformation. Source: https://the-decoder.de/metas-eigenes-aufsichtsgremium-warnt-community-notes-sind-ki-desinformation-nicht-gewachsen/
EU Bans Nudifier Apps. Search Live Goes Worldwide. Gemini Lures Chatbot Users. Senators Push Data Center Reporting.
The AI news for March 27th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: The EU Parliament wants to ban Nudifier apps. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/EU-Parlament-will-Nudifier-Apps-verbieten-11226431.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Google is making the AI feature Search Live available worldwide to all users. Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-macht-ki-funktion-search-live-weltweit-fuer-alle-nutzer-verfuegbar/ You can now transfer your chats and personal information from other chatbots directly into Gemini Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/you-can-now-transfer-your-chats-and-personal-information-from-other-chatbots-directly-into-gemini/ Data centers get ready — the Senate wants to see your power bills Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/data-centers-get-ready-the-senate-wants-to-see-your-power-bills/
Lawmakers Propose Data Center Ban. Reddit Starts Bot Verification. Meta Brings AI Shopping. Oracle Replaces Copilots with Agents.
The AI news for March 26th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Bernie Sanders and AOC propose a ban on data center construction Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/bernie-sanders-and-aoc-propose-a-ban-on-data-center-construction/ Reddit takes on the bots with new ‘human verification’ requirements for fishy behavior Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/reddit-bots-new-human-verification-requirements/ Meta turns to AI to make shopping easier on Instagram and Facebook Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/meta-turns-to-ai-to-make-shopping-easier-on-instagram-and-facebook/ Oracle replaces the copilot with autonomous agent teams. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Oracle-Der-KI-einfach-das-Geschaeftsziel-vorgeben-11223923.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
LiteLLM Supply Chain Breach. ChatGPT Adds In Chat Shopping. Claude Auto Mode Decides. OpenAI Pushes ChatGPT into Choice Screens.
The AI news for March 25th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Popular AI model router LiteLLM hacked: users should immediately change all login credentials. Source: https://the-decoder.de/beliebter-ki-modell-router-litellm-gehackt-nutzer-sollen-sofort-alle-zugangsdaten-wechseln/ ChatGPT will display products with images, prices, and comparison tables in the future. Source: https://the-decoder.de/chatgpt-zeigt-kuenftig-produkte-mit-bildern-preisen-und-vergleichstabellen-an/ Anthropic hands Claude Code more control, but keeps it on a leash Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/anthropic-hands-claude-code-more-control-but-keeps-it-on-a-leash/ OpenAI will force ChatGPT as a search-engine alternative on Android and Chrome in the United Kingdom. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-will-chatgpt-als-suchmaschinen-alternative-auf-android-und-chrome-in-grossbritannien-erzwingen/
Tesla Sets April FSD Target. Chatbots Drive Complaint Surge. Easier Punishment for Digital Violence. Littlebird Reads Your Screen.
The AI news for March 24th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Tesla names a new date for FSD approval in Europe. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Tesla-nennt-neuen-Termin-fuer-FSD-Zulassung-in-Europa-11221595.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag ChatGPT and Co.: Inquiries prompted by AI recommendations overwhelm privacy advocates. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ChatGPT-und-Co-Anfragen-durch-KI-Empfehlungen-ueberrollen-Datenschuetzer-11220881.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Politics wants to be able to punish perpetrators of digital violence more easily. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Politik-will-Taeter-bei-digitaler-Gewalt-leichter-bestrafen-11220753.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Littlebird raises $11M for its AI-assisted ‘recall’ tool that reads your computer screen Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/littlebird-raises-11m-to-capture-context-from-your-computer-so-you-can-query-your-data/
Perplexity Launches Health Service. Delve Faces Compliance Allegations. OpenAI Guides Frontend Designers. Trade at the Crossroads.
The AI news for March 23rd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: After OpenAI and Microsoft: Perplexity introduces Health AI. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Nach-OpenAI-und-Microsoft-Perplexity-stellt-Gesundheits-KI-vor-11220375.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Delve accused of misleading customers with ‘fake compliance’ Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/22/delve-accused-of-misleading-customers-with-fake-compliance/ OpenAI publishes prompting tips for frontend designers using GPT-5.4. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-veroeffentlicht-prompting-tipps-fuer-frontend-designer-mit-gpt-5-4/ The World Trade Organization warns of the end of the AI boom due to an energy shortage. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Energiehunger-bremst-Chip-Rausch-WTO-warnt-vor-Ende-des-KI-Booms-11220471.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Germany Faces AI Job Shock. Students Split Over AI. Gemini Automates Phone Tasks. Delve Accused of Fake Compliance.
The AI news for March 22nd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Digital Minister Wildberger warns of dramatic job losses due to AI. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Digitalminister-Wildberger-warnt-vor-dramatischen-Jobverlusten-durch-KI-11220282.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag 95 percent of British students use AI, and the experiences couldn't be more different. Source: https://the-decoder.de/95-prozent-der-britischen-studierenden-nutzen-ki-und-die-erfahrungen-koennten-unterschiedlicher-kaum-sein/ Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/898282/gemini-task-automation-uber-doordash-hands-on Delve accused of misleading customers with ‘fake compliance’. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/21/delve-accused-of-misleading-customers-with-fake-compliance/
Google Rewrites News Headlines. Windows Trims Copilot Integrations. Google Expands Shopping Agents. WordPress.com Lets AI Manage Sites.
The AI news for March 21st, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/896490/google-replace-news-headlines-in-search-canary-coal-mine-experiment Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/microsoft-rolls-back-some-of-its-copilot-ai-bloat-on-windows/ Google gives AI agents new tools for shopping. Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-gibt-ki-agenten-neue-werkzeuge-zum-einkaufen/ WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/wordpress-com-now-lets-ai-agents-write-and-publish-posts-and-more/
EU Bans Nonconsensual AI Nudes. AI Errors Harm Innocents. Fitbit Lets AI Read Records. DoorDash Pays Dashers for AI Data.
The AI news for March 20th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: EU committee supports ban on deepfake-capable AI systems - with exceptions. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/EU-Ausschuss-unterstuetzt-Verbot-von-Deepfake-faehigen-KI-Systemen-mit-Ausnahmen-11216979.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag AI errors with consequences: when the police blindly trust technology. Source: https://www.heise.de/-11211252?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Fitbit’s AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/897250/fitbits-ai-health-coach-reads-medical-records DoorDash launches a new ‘Tasks’ app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/doordash-launches-a-new-tasks-app-that-pays-couriers-to-submit-videos-to-train-ai/
BMG Sues Anthropic Over Lyrics. US Declares Anthropic Security Risk. Meta Faces Rogue AI Leak. Gemini Organizes Your Workday.
The AI news for March 19th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Rolling Stones songs: BMG sues Anthropic over use for AI training. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Rolling-Stones-Songs-BMG-verklagt-Anthropic-wegen-Verwendung-fuer-KI-Training-11216965.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Dispute over AI ethics: Pentagon declares Anthropic a national risk Source: https://www.heise.de/-11216117?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/meta-is-having-trouble-with-rogue-ai-agents/ The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/the-gemini-powered-features-in-google-workspace-that-are-worth-using/
Google Expands Personal Intelligence. Britannica Sues OpenAI. OpenAI Joins AWS for Government. Germany Plans Data Center Buildout.
The AI news for March 18th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/googles-personal-intelligence-feature-is-expanding-to-all-us-users/ Copyright: Encyclopaedia Britannica sues OpenAI over AI training. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Urheberrecht-Encyclopaedia-Britannica-verklagt-OpenAI-wegen-KI-Training-11213022.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/openai-expands-government-footprint-with-aws-deal/ Data centers: the federal government wants to quadruple by 2030. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Rechenzentren-Bundesregierung-will-Vervierfachung-bis-2030-11213407.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Iran War in Information Fog. Britannica Sues OpenAI. OpenAI Seeks Deployment Partners. Nvidia Fuses 3D and Generative AI.
The AI news for March 17th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: AI fakes, blocked satellite images, fake OSINT accounts: The Iran War in the information fog Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-fakes-gesperrte-satellitenbilder-gefaelschte-osint-accounts-der-iran-krieg-im-informationsnebel/ The dictionary sues OpenAI Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/merriam-webster-openai-encyclopedia-brittanica-lawsuit/ OpenAI plans a multibillion-dollar joint venture with private equity firms for AI distribution. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-plant-milliarden-joint-venture-mit-private-equity-firmen-fuer-ki-vertrieb/ Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photorealism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/nvidias-dlss-5-uses-generative-ai-to-boost-photo-realism-in-video-games-with-ambitions-beyond-gaming/
AI Agents Hijack Debate. Bytedance Pauses Seedance 2.0. Owner Uses AI to Fight Dog Cancer. AI Agent Breaches Recruiting Platform.
The AI news for March 16th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: AI agents hijack the democratic discourse. Source: https://www.heise.de/-11211478?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Copyright trouble: New AI video generator from ByteDance, for now only in China. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Copyright-Aerger-Neuer-KI-Videogenerator-von-Bytedance-vorerst-nur-in-China-11211555.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag A dog owner designs, together with ChatGPT and Co., a vaccine against his dog's cancer. Source: https://the-decoder.de/hundebesitzer-entwirft-mit-chatgpt-und-co-einen-impfstoff-gegen-den-krebs-seines-hundes/ An AI agent is said to have hacked into a recruiting platform in just one hour. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-agent-soll-sich-in-nur-einer-stunde-in-recruiting-plattform-gehackt-haben/
AI Content Farms Multiply. ChatGPT Connects Your Apps. AI Market in Flux. China Funds One-Person AI Firms.
The AI news for March 15th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: AI spam websites flood the internet with false information, and there will soon be more of them. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-spam-webseiten-fluten-das-netz-mit-falschen-informationen-und-es-werden-schnell-mehr/ How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/how-to-use-the-new-chatgpt-app-integrations-including-doordash-spotify-uber-and-others/ New rankings show an AI market in upheaval and the rise of autonomous agents. Source: https://the-decoder.de/neue-rankings-zeigen-einen-ki-markt-im-umbruch-und-den-aufstieg-autonomer-agenten/ AI agent hype by OpenClaw: China subsidizes one-person companies with millions in subsidies. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-agenten-hype-durch-openclaw-china-foerdert-ein-personen-unternehmen-mit-millionen-subventionen/
ZDF Tightens AI Oversight. Groundsource Improves Flood Forecasts. EU Sets Delayed AI Deadlines. Chatbots Driving Violence.
The AI news for March 14th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: AI-generated images without labeling: ZDF responds with a five-point plan. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ZDF-will-nach-Fehlern-mit-KI-Bildern-Ablaeufe-verbessern-11210319.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Google Groundsource: AI training with 2.6 million historical flood events Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Groundsource-Google-nutzt-KI-fuer-bessere-Flutvorhersagen-11210285.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag EU Council approves a position on AI relaxations: deadlines for high-risk systems should take effect in 2027 and 2028. Source: https://the-decoder.de/eu-rat-billigt-position-zu-ki-erleichterungen-fristen-fuer-hochrisiko-systeme-sollen-2027-und-2028-greifen/ Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/
Police Gain Biometric Powers. Microsoft Launches Copilot Health. Google Introduces Ask Maps. Iran AI Fakes Reach Media.
The AI news for March 13th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Digital grid search: Ministry of Justice wants a biometric Internet cross-check. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Digitale-Rasterfahndung-Justizministerium-will-biometrischen-Internet-Abgleich-11209379.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Microsoft launches its own AI health division with Copilot Health. Source: https://the-decoder.de/microsoft-startet-mit-copilot-health-einen-eigenen-ki-gesundheitsbereich/ Google Maps is getting a new AI question feature. Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-maps-bekommt-eine-neue-ki-frage-funktion/ AI-forgeries from Iran reach German media via an agency network. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-faelschungen-aus-iran-gelangen-ueber-agenturnetzwerk-in-deutsche-medien/
YouTube Likeness Detection. Google Adds Ask Photos Toggle. Superhuman Disables Expert Review. AI Agent Compromises Lilli.
The AI news for March 12th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: YouTube: Deepfake protection for politicians and journalists. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Youtube-Deepfake-Schutz-fuer-Politiker-und-Journalisten-11206724.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Google: AI-powered 'Ask Photos' can be easily turned off in the future. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Google-KI-gestuetztes-Ask-Photos-kann-kuenftig-einfach-abgeschaltet-werden-11206499.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Grammarly says it will stop using AI to clone experts without permission Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/893270/grammarly-ai-expert-review-disabled An AI agent hacks McKinsey's AI platform Lilli using a vulnerability from the 1990s. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ein-ki-agent-hackt-mckinseys-ki-plattform-lilli-mit-einer-schwachstelle-aus-den-1990ern/
Amazon Stops Perplexity Shopping. Court Upholds Song Lyric Rights. Amazon Brings Health AI Online. Gemini Powers Google Workspace.
The AI news for March 11th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Amazon halts Perplexity's AI agents through an interim injunction in online shopping. Source: https://the-decoder.de/amazon-stopperplexitys-ki-agenten-per-einstweiliger-verfuegung-beim-online-shopping/ A German court rules: The claim 'This is AI' is not sufficient to bypass copyright. Source: https://the-decoder.de/urheberrecht-trotz-sunoai-menschlicher-liedtext-bleibt-auch-bei-ki-musik-geschuetzt/ Amazon launches its healthcare AI assistant on its website and app Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/amazon-launches-its-healthcare-ai-assistant-on-its-website-and-app/ Google rolls out new Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/google-rolls-out-new-gemini-capabilities-to-docs-sheets-slides-and-drive/
Copilot Adds Cowork Autonomy. AI Brain Fry Rising. Chatbots Reshape Retirement Planning. X Adds Limited Grok Block.
The AI news for March 10th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Microsoft integrates Anthropics Claude-Cowork technology into Copilot for more autonomous office work. Source: https://the-decoder.de/microsoft-integriert-anthropics-claude-cowork-technologie-in-copilot-fuer-eigenstaendigere-bueroarbeit/ A study warns of 'AI Brain Fry' due to intensive AI usage in the workplace. Source: https://the-decoder.de/studie-warnt-vor-ai-brain-fry-durch-intensive-ki-nutzung-am-arbeitsplatz/ Millions of people already use AI chatbots as financial advisors. Source: https://the-decoder.de/millionen-menschen-nutzen-ki-chatbots-bereits-als-finanzberater/ X says you can block Grok from editing your photos Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/891352/x-grok-xai-edit-blocker-photo-toggle
AI Drives Nuclear Escalation. CiteAudit Exposes Fake Citations. Agents Miss Real Work. Man Camps for AI Builders.
The AI news for March 9th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Nuclear War from the Algorithm: How AI Escalates Military Crises Source: https://www.heise.de/-11203134?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Fabricated sources have already slipped into the scientific literature. Source: https://the-decoder.de/erfundene-quellen-haben-sich-bereits-in-die-wissenschaftliche-literatur-eingeschlichen/ AI agents are developed according to the study away from the real working world. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-agenten-werden-laut-studie-an-der-realen-arbeitswelt-vorbei-entwickelt/ Owner of ICE detention facility sees big opportunity in AI man camps Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/08/owner-of-ice-detention-facility-sees-big-opportunity-in-ai-man-camps/
US Tightens AI Contract Rules. Anthropic Launches Marketplace. Grammarly Invokes Famous Voices. Executive Quits Over Pentagon Deal.
The AI news for March 8th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Following the Anthropic scandal: the U.S. government plans strict new guidelines for government AI contracts. Source: https://the-decoder.de/nach-anthropic-eklat-us-regierung-plant-strenge-neue-richtlinien-fuer-staatliche-ki-vertraege/ Anthropic Marketplace: Claude.ai customers can use third-party apps without additional fees. Source: https://the-decoder.de/anthropic-marketplace-claude-ai-kunden-koennen-drittanbieter-apps-ohne-zusatzgebuehren-nutzen/ Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/grammarlys-expert-review-is-just-missing-the-actual-experts/ OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/openai-robotics-lead-caitlin-kalinowski-quits-in-response-to-pentagon-deal/
ChatGPT in Excel. WhatsApp Opens to Rival Chatbots. Pentagon Labels Anthropic Risk. OpenAI Launches Codex Security.
The AI news for March 7th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: OpenAI directly integrates ChatGPT as an add-in in Microsoft Excel. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-integriert-chatgpt-direkt-als-add-in-in-microsoft-excel/ After Europe, WhatsApp will let rival AI companies offer chatbots in Brazil Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/after-europe-whatsapp-will-let-rival-ai-companies-offer-chatbots-in-brazil/ Anthropic officially classified as a supply-chain risk; CEO Amodei announces a lawsuit. Source: https://the-decoder.de/anthropic-offiziell-als-lieferkettenrisiko-eingestuft-ceo-amodei-kuendigt-klage-an/ OpenAI launches Codex Security for the detection of security vulnerabilities in software projects. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-startet-codex-security-zur-erkennung-von-sicherheitsluecken-in-software-projekten/
OpenAI Pauses ChatGPT Checkout. Google Expands Search Workspace. AWS Unveils Healthcare AI Agents. AI Unmasks Pseudonymous Accounts.
The AI news for March 6th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: OpenAI stops plans for a direct payment feature in ChatGPT for the time being. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-stoppt-plaene-fuer-direkte-bezahlfunktion-in-chatgpt-vorerst/ Google expands AI search with 'Canvas' by adding its own workspace. Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-erweitert-ki-suche-mit-canvas-um-einen-eigenen-arbeitsplatz/ AWS launches a new AI agent platform specifically for healthcare Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/aws-amazon-connect-health-ai-agent-platform-health-care-providers/ AI tools can unmask anonymous accounts Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/889395/ai-agents-unmask-anonymous-accounts
Chipmakers Misread AI Demand. X Suspends Monetization For Unlabeled AI Videos. Microsoft Plans E7 Licensing. Gemini Suicide Lawsuit.
The AI news for March 5th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Even AMD and Intel have underestimated the AI boom. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Selbst-AMD-und-Intel-haben-den-KI-Boom-unterschaetzt-11199479.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag X demands AI labeling for war videos—but only if there is money to be made from it. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/X-verlangt-KI-Kennzeichnung-fuer-Kriegsvideos-aber-nur-wenn-daran-verdient-wird-11199386.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Even AI agents have to pay: Microsoft is reportedly planning a new subscription tier for M365. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Auch-KI-Agenten-muessen-zahlen-Microsoft-soll-neue-Abostufe-fuer-M365-planen-11198935.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag US lawsuit against Google: Chatbot Gemini is alleged to have driven a man to suicide. Source: https://the-decoder.de/us-klage-gegen-google-chatbot-gemini-soll-mann-in-den-suizid-getrieben-haben/
Comet Browser Hijack Exposes Vault. Ray-Ban Footage Reviewed Abroad. AI Overviews Cost German Clicks. CorelDraw Adds AI Image Tools.
The AI news for March 4th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Security researchers hijack Perplexity's AI browser Comet and take over 1Password accounts. Source: https://the-decoder.de/sicherheitsforscher-kapern-perplexitys-ki-browser-comet-und-uebernehmen-1password-konten/ Meta lets subcontractors in Kenya view intimate user videos from AI glasses. Source: https://the-decoder.de/meta-laesst-subunternehmer-in-kenia-intime-nutzervideos-aus-ki-brillen-sichten/ Google AI overview costs German websites 265 million clicks. Source: https://www.heise.de/-11197287?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag AI image generators for CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2026 Source: https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Bildgeneratoren-fuer-CorelDraw-Graphics-Suite-2026-11185900.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
ARD Adopts AI Radio Voices. Anthropic Imports ChatGPT Memories. ChatGPT Uninstalls Surge After DoD Deal. Court Rejects AI Copyright.
The AI news for March 3rd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: ARD: AI makes its way into public-service radio broadcasts. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ARD-KI-findet-Einzug-in-oeffentlich-rechtliche-Radiosendungen-11195296.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag A new Anthropic prompt lets ChatGPT and co. reveal the collected knowledge about users. Source: https://the-decoder.de/neuer-anthropic-prompt-laesst-chatgpt-und-co-das-gesammelte-wissen-ueber-nutzer-verraten/ ChatGPT uninstalls surged by 295% after DoD deal Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/chatgpt-uninstalls-surged-by-295-after-dod-deal/ AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule Source: https://www.theverge.com/policy/887678/supreme-court-ai-art-copyright
Deepfakes Impersonate Bosses. AI Unmasks Pseudonymous Users. Airtel Joins Google to Curb RCS Spam. OpenAI's Rushed Defense Deal.
The AI news for March 2nd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Deepfake Fraud: Why You Can No Longer Trust Your Boss. Source: https://www.heise.de/-11187530?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag AI unmasks anonymous Internet users in a few minutes for only a few dollars. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-enttarnt-anonyme-internetnutzer-in-wenigen-minuten-fuer-nur-wenige-dollar/ Google looks to tackle longstanding RCS spam in India — but not alone Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/google-looks-to-tackle-longstanding-rcs-spam-in-india-but-not-alone/ OpenAI reveals more details about its agreement with the Pentagon Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/openai-shares-more-details-about-its-agreement-with-the-pentagon/
Anyone Can Now Build Software. AI Cameras on Thin Ice. OpenAI Tightens Canada Protocols. AI Infrastructure Spending Boom.
The AI news for March 1st, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Now, really everyone can program. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Jetzt-koennen-wirklich-alle-programmieren-11193749.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag AI cameras on the brink of the abyss and a patchy cloud – the photo news of the week 9/26. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Kameras-vor-dem-Abgrund-und-loechrige-Cloud-die-Fotonews-der-Woche-9-26-11193274.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag After the mass shooting in Canada: OpenAI will inform authorities faster in cases of suspected ChatGPT activity. Source: https://the-decoder.de/nach-amoklauf-in-kanada-openai-will-bei-chatgpt-verdachtsmomenten-schneller-behoerden-informieren/ The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/billion-dollar-infrastructure-deals-ai-boom-data-centers-openai-oracle-nvidia-microsoft-google-meta/
Copilot Edits Word Documents. Pentagon Threatens Anthropic. OpenAI Raises One Hundred Ten Billion. Block Cuts Nearly Half.
The AI news for February 28th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Copilot: Microsoft's AI assistant is to have direct access to documents. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Copilot-Microsofts-KI-Assistent-soll-direkten-Zugriff-auf-Dokumente-erhalten-11193112.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Anthropic rejects the Pentagon ultimatum. Source: https://www.heise.de/-11192369?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag OpenAI receives up to 110 billion U.S. dollars from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-erhaelt-bis-zu-110-milliarden-us-dollar-von-amazon-nvidia-und-softbank/ Allegedly due to AI: Jack Dorsey’s fintech Block is laying off almost half of its workforce. Source: https://the-decoder.de/angeblich-wegen-ki-jack-dorseys-fintech-block-entlaesst-fast-die-haelfte-der-belegschaft/
Burger King Trials Patty. ChatGPT Health Safety Gaps. Telekom Integrates AI into Calls. Copilot Tasks Handles Busywork.
The AI news for February 27th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Burger King uses an AI chatbot that evaluates politeness. Source: https://www.heise.de/-11192133?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag 'ChatGPT Health': Weaknesses in medical emergencies and suicide prevention. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ChatGPT-Health-Schwaechen-bei-medizinischen-Notfaellen-und-der-Suizidpraevention-11191896.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Telekom wants to integrate AI assistants into the mobile network. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Mobile-World-Congress-Telekom-will-KI-Assistenten-und-smarte-Brille-vorstellen-11191932.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Microsoft’s Copilot Tasks AI uses its own computer to get things done Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/885741/microsoft-copilot-tasks-ai
Claude Used in Mexican Breach. Pentagon Threatens Anthropic Access. Galaxy Buds 4 Add Chatbots. Gemini Automates Phone Tasks.
The AI news for February 26th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Claude: AI chatbot used for a cyberattack on the Mexican government. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Claude-KI-Chatbot-fuer-Cyberangriff-auf-mexikanische-Regierung-genutzt-11190396.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag AI technology: The Pentagon issues an ultimatum to Anthropic and threatens martial law. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Pentagon-vs-Anthropic-KI-Freigabe-soll-jetzt-mit-Kriegsgesetz-erzwungen-werden-11188431.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro: New Design and Chatbot Access. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-4-und-4-Pro-Neues-Design-und-Chatbot-Zugriff-11188874.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/25/gemini-can-now-automate-some-multi-step-tasks-on-android/
AI Commands Autonomous Strikes. Mexico Protects Performers' Voices. OpenAI Boosts Audio and Agents. Oura Adds Women's Health AI.
The AI news for February 25th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Scout AI shows: AI agents now autonomously carry out military operations. Source: https://www.heise.de/-11188050?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Point of contention: AI synchronizations — Mexico as a pioneer. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Streitpunkt-KI-Synchronisationen-Mexiko-als-Vorreiter-11186771.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag OpenAI releases updates for the Audio API and accelerates complex AI agents. Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-veroeffentlicht-updates-fuer-audio-api-und-beschleunigt-komplexe-ki-agenten/ Oura launches a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/oura-launches-a-proprietary-ai-model-focused-on-womens-health/
AI Passwords Easily Cracked. OpenAI Flagged Alarming Chats. Perplexity Gains Hotword Hey Plex. Pentagon Summons Anthropic CEO.
The AI news for February 24th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Passwords created with ChatGPT are not secure. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Mit-ChatGPT-erstellte-Passwoerter-sind-nicht-sicher-11185918.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Mass shooting in Canada: OpenAI had indications of possible danger from the female perpetrator. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Amoklauf-in-Kanada-OpenAI-hatte-Hinweise-auf-moegliche-Gefahr-durch-Taeterin-11185895.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Samsung Galaxy S26: Perplexity receives its own hotword 'Hey Plex' Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Perplexity-erhaelt-eigenes-Hotword-Hey-Plex-11185629.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Defense Secretary summons Anthropic’s Amodei over military use of Claude Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/defense-secretary-summons-anthropics-amodei-over-military-use-of-claude/
Apple Intelligence Repeats Stereotypes. Voice AI Echoes False Claims. MPA Moves Against Seedance. AI Agents Stick to Coding.
The AI news for February 23rd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Apple Intelligence hallucinates stereotypes in millions of summaries. Source: https://the-decoder.de/apple-intelligence-halluziniert-stereotype-in-millionen-von-zusammenfassungen Disinformation via audio: ChatGPT Voice and Gemini Live can be easily manipulated. Source: https://the-decoder.de/desinformation-per-audio-chatgpt-voice-und-gemini-live-lassen-sich-leicht-manipulieren/ AI video generator Seedance 2.0: Hollywood's industry association sends a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance for the first time. Source: https://the-decoder.de/hollywoods-branchenverband-schickt-erstmals-unterlassungsschreiben-an-ki-unternehmen/ AI agents, according to Anthropic, have so far only somewhat gained traction in coding. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-agenten-sind-laut-anthropic-bislang-nur-im-coding-einigermassen-angekommen/
Anthropic Launches Code Security. Trams Turn to AI Surveillance. Buttons Poison AI Memory. OpenAI Plans Smart Speaker.
The AI news for February 22nd, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Anthropic launches Claude Code Security – Cybersecurity stocks fall. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Anthropic-launcht-Claude-Code-Security-Cybersecurity-Aktien-verlieren-11185198.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Algorithms on patrol: Bremen's trams become an AI surveillance zone. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Algorithmen-auf-Streife-Bremens-Strassenbahnen-werden-zur-KI-Ueberwachungszone-11185075.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag 'Summarize with AI' buttons slip hidden advertising prompts into your chatbots. Source: https://the-decoder.de/mit-ki-zusammenfassen-buttons-schleusen-versteckte-werbe-prompts-in-eure-chatbots-ein/ OpenAI: The first AI gadget is allegedly a smart speaker for $200 to $300. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/OpenAI-Erstes-KI-Gadget-wird-angeblich-ein-Smart-Speaker-fuer-200-bis-300-Dollar-11185071.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
ZDF Withdraws New York Correspondent. AI Boosts Romance Scams. Amazon AI Tools Tied to Outages. Mercury Rollback Fuels Dirtier Power.
The AI news for February 21st, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: ZDF withdraws its correspondent after an AI fiasco. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ZDF-zieht-nach-KI-Fiasko-Korrespondentin-ab-11184878.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Love Scam: Romance-scam tactic due to AI is increasingly successful. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Love-Scam-Liebesbetrug-Masche-wegen-KI-immer-erfolgreicher-11183454.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Amazon's AI coding tools are said to have contributed to two AWS outages. Source: https://the-decoder.de/amazons-ki-coding-tools-sollen-zwei-aws-ausfaelle-mitverursacht-haben/ Trump is making coal plants even dirtier as AI demands more energy Source: https://www.theverge.com/science/882288/trump-ai-data-center-power-plant-pollution-mercury-mats
LLMs Underperform for Vulnerable Users. Accenture Ties AI to Promotion. YouTube Brings AI to TV. Meta Funds State Election Influence.
The AI news for February 20th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Study: AI chatbots provide less-accurate information to vulnerable users Source: https://news.mit.edu/2026/study-ai-chatbots-provide-less-accurate-information-vulnerable-users-0219 The consulting firm Accenture makes the use of AI a prerequisite for promotion. Source: https://the-decoder.de/beratungskonzern-accenture-macht-ki-nutzung-zur-befoerderungsvoraussetzung/ YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/19/youtubes-latest-experiment-brings-its-conversational-ai-tool-to-tvs/ Meta invests $65 million in the US election campaign to prevent AI regulation. Source: https://the-decoder.de/meta-steckt-65-millionen-dollar-in-us-wahlkampf-um-ki-regulierung-zu-verhindern/
Copilot Exposed Confidential Emails. Google Adds Lyria 3. Komoot Adds ChatGPT Routing. Sarvam Brings AI to Devices.
The AI news for February 19th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/microsoft-says-office-bug-exposed-customers-confidential-emails-to-copilot-ai/ Google brings the AI music generator Lyria 3 into the Gemini app. Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-bringt-ki-musikgenerator-lyria-3-in-die-gemini-app/ Outdoor app Komoot gets ChatGPT app for natural route planning. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Komoot-erhaelt-ChatGPT-App-fuer-Routensuche-11181545.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag India’s Sarvam wants to bring its AI models to feature phones, cars, and smart glasses Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/indias-sarvam-wants-to-bring-its-ai-models-to-feature-phones-cars-and-smart-glasses/
EU Parliament Cuts AI Access. Google Highlights Links in Search. WordPress Adds Built-In AI. German Wikipedia Bans AI Texts.
The AI news for February 18th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Security concerns: European Parliament disables AI tools on work smartphones. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Sicherheitsbedenken-EU-Parlament-deaktiviert-KI-Tools-auf-Diensthandys-11179064.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/880475/google-ai-overviews-ai-mode-links-update WordPress.com adds an AI Assistant that can edit, adjust styles, create images, and more Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/17/wordpress-com-adds-an-ai-assistant-that-can-edit-adjust-styles-create-images-and-more/ The German Wikipedia community approves a far-reaching ban on AI content. Source: https://the-decoder.de/deutsche-wikipedia-community-beschliesst-weitreichendes-verbot-fuer-ki-inhalte/
DPC Opens Grok Inquiry. Tesla Brings Grok to Europe. Manus Brings Agents to Telegram. AI Productivity Gains in US.
The AI news for February 17th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: Deep Fakes by Grok: Irish Data Protection Authority initiates proceedings against X. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Deep-Fakes-von-Grok-Irische-Datenschutzbehoerde-leitet-Verfahren-gegen-X-ein-11179044.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Tesla releases AI chatbot Grok for vehicles in Europe. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Tesla-gibt-KI-Chatbot-Grok-fuer-Fahrzeuge-in-Europa-frei-11177475.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag Manus Agents: New feature enables complex AI tasks via a chat app. Source: https://the-decoder.de/manus-agents-neue-funktion-ermoeglicht-komplexe-ki-aufgaben-per-chat-app/ AI productivity boost in the United States allegedly measurable for the first time. Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-produktivitaetsschub-in-den-usa-angeblich-erstmals-messbar/