A Game Studio Just Died Over AI Accusations
A new Postal game was announced and then canceled in the same week. The publisher axed it after fans accused the developer of using AI, leading the studio to shut down entirely.
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Salesforce Stock Pops on AI Hype, But Is the Turnaround Real?
Salesforce stock is aiming for its best week since 2023 after posting strong earnings. The rally is fueled by hype around its AI platform, Agentforce, but the company faces skepticism about its long-term growth.
Windows 11 is building the pipes for an AI agent takeover
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Insider build that lays the groundwork for AI agents. The key addition is native support for the Model Context Protocol, letting AI securely connect to and control core parts of the OS like File Explorer and system settings.
The New York Times Sues Perplexity AI Over Copyright
The New York Times is suing AI startup Perplexity, alleging it repeatedly used NYT content to generate answers despite being asked to stop. This follows a similar lawsuit from the Chicago Tribune and an ongoing case against OpenAI and Microsoft.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Leak Shows a Major Redesign is Coming
A new leak gives us a first look at One UI 8.5 running on a Galaxy S24 Ultra. The software, still in an internal beta phase, shows off a heavily customizable Quick Panel and a visual overhaul for system apps. It’s clearly a work in progress, but points to Samsung’s next big design shift.
Microsoft flips the switch for Windows 11 25H2, but there’s a catch
Microsoft is officially opening the gates for the Windows 11 25H2 upgrade to all supported systems, including Windows 10. To get it, you need a specific toggle enabled in Windows Update. However, the company has acknowledged the 2025 feature update has major shell issues affecting key UI components.
React’s “React2Shell” Flaw Is a Nightmare Waiting to Happen
Researchers have uncovered a critical, easy-to-exploit vulnerability in the React framework dubbed “React2Shell.” It affects default configurations and could impact a massive portion of the web, requiring immediate patching by organizations worldwide.
CompTIA Launches New AI Training for the Workplace
IT certification giant CompTIA has released an updated version of its AI Essentials learning program. The move comes as their research shows a third of companies now require AI skills training for staff.
AI Browsers Are Supposed to Be Smarter. They’re Just More Work.
Tech CEOs promise AI will soon use the web as well as a human. After testing five AI browsers on tasks like sorting email and parsing documents, the reality is far from the hype. The tools often fail at complex queries and require exhausting prompt engineering.
Shield AI and Sedaro team up to put AI pilots in space
Shield AI is taking its autonomous pilot software to space. In a new partnership with simulation firm Sedaro, they aim to develop AI that lets satellites operate independently in contested orbits.