John Ternus’ first big problem is AI
… Other AI labs have spent the past couple of years dramatically advancing agentic AI systems, which aim to perform complex and multistep tasks on users’ behalf, though there’s still room for improvement. …
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Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here
… Instead, Apple marketed AI as a pragmatic, helpful addition to the devices people already own. “Some appear to be racing forward, pursuing AI for the sake of AI… at Apple, our mission has always been to turn the potential of advanced technology into helpful and intuitive products for everyone,” sai… …
AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook’s legacy
… My energy is high, and I plan to be in this new role for a long time.” From Daring Fireball: Another Day Has Come ‘We Are Xbox’: read the memo defining Microsoft’s gaming future Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games Microsoft says the ‘idea’ of an Xbox mobile sto… …
Google I/O 2026
… New agents, mobile apps and Gemini Omni for Google Flow and Google Flow Music Google If Google can’t make AI agents useful, maybe no one can Google has been working on agentic AI for years. …
Claude Fable is too scared to teach you about the powerhouse of the cell
… But while Anthropic has spent much of the extended Mythos rollout warning about cybersecurity, it is biology where Fable’s guardrails are the most obvious — and most limiting. …
Google Assistant
… This Wired article shows how an indirect prompt injection attack against a Gemini-powered AI assistant could cause the bot to curse in responses and take over smart home controls by turning on the heat unexpectedly or opening blinds in response to saying “thanks.” In a report dubbed “ Invitation is… …
Cybersecurity
… Anthropic’s Mythos rollout has missed America’s cybersecurity agency Lauren Feiner Apr 22 Anthropic’s most dangerous AI model just fell into the wrong hands Jess Weatherbed Apr 22 Terrence O'Brien Apr 19 The NSA reportedly has access to Anthropic’s Mythos despite being labeled a supply-chain risk. …
Labor and worker’s rights in tech
… Here’s what Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said about the decision : Today’s actions are not a cost-cutting exercise or an assessment of individuals’ performance; they are about Cloudflare defining how a world-class, high-growth company operates and creates value in the agentic AI era. …