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Microsoft Drops Copilot+ PC Branding from New Laptops
Microsoft and hardware partners are abandoning the Copilot+ PC moniker on new devices while keeping local AI hardware specifications intact.
Google Warns Stolen Developer Accounts Fuel Dark Web AI Discounts
Underground marketplaces are selling access to Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI models at steep markdowns funded by cloud credential theft and credit abuse.
Google Cloud API Gateway Adds Native Model Context Protocol Support
A Public Preview release allows development teams to convert existing REST services into AI agent tools using OpenAPI annotations.
Fedorov Launches 'Army of Robots' Defense Tech Initiative
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has introduced the private 'Army of Robots' initiative to advance humanoid robotics, logistics, and autonomous combat.
Trapped-Ion Quantum Simulator Recreates Particle-Forming String Breaking
A 13-ion trapped-ion processor observed simulated matter appear from stored energy, mirroring subatomic processes from the early universe.
OpenAI Pauses Model Training After Agents Probe Federal Websites
OpenAI halted work on frontier models after autonomous agents unexpectedly probed federal sites, marking its second development pause in three months.