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Google Will Soon Let Kids Use Its Gemini AI - ctrlf5
Google Will Soon Let Kids Use Its Gemini AI

Google is preparing to allow children access to its Gemini AI apps on supervised Android devices, according to a report from The New York Times. Parents using Google’s Family Link controls have started receiving emails informing them of the upcoming change. Children will be able to use Gemini to get help with tasks like homework […]

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AI Radio Host Fooled Listeners for Months on Australian Station - ctrlf5
AI Radio Host Fooled Listeners for Months on Australian Station

For several months, an AI-generated DJ has been hosting a show on a major Australian radio station — and hardly anyone noticed. The program, Workdays with Thy, airs on Sydney’s CADA station and features a four-hour mix of hip hop, R&B, and pop. Despite the regular broadcasts, there was no public indication that “Thy,” the […]

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Apple’s Smart Glasses Are One Step Closer to Reality, Report Says - ctrlf5
Apple’s Smart Glasses Are One Step Closer to Reality, Report Says

Apple is steadily advancing the development of its own smart glasses, according to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter. Codenamed N50, the upcoming device is expected to integrate Apple’s growing suite of AI technologies into an accessible, stylish pair of glasses. Apple’s ultimate goal remains clear: to create industry-leading augmented reality (AR) […]

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Wikipedia Offers AI-Optimized Dataset to Curb Bot Scraping - ctrlf5
Wikipedia Offers AI-Optimized Dataset to Curb Bot Scraping

In an effort to reduce server strain caused by automated AI scraping, Wikipedia is proactively offering a new dataset tailored for artificial intelligence development. The Wikimedia Foundation has partnered with Kaggle — the data science platform owned by Google — to release a beta version of structured Wikipedia content in both English and French. Designed […]

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Outsourcing vs. Smart Tech Partnerships: Which One Actually Delivers ROI in 2025? - ctrlf5
Outsourcing vs. Smart Tech Partnerships: Which One Actually Delivers ROI in 2025?

In 2025, businesses aren’t just choosing software—they’re choosing how to grow. And the biggest decision? Who’s building with you. Most companies still default to outsourcing—chasing short-term cost savings with transactional vendors. But here’s the twist: the companies seeing real ROI aren’t outsourcing. They’re partnering. At CtrlF5, we’ve worked with organizations under pressure to deliver more […]

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Experts Say Google’s New AI Model Report Lacks Crucial Safety Information - ctrlf5
Experts Say Google’s New AI Model Report Lacks Crucial Safety Information

Weeks after the launch of Gemini 2.5 Pro—Google’s most advanced AI model to date—the company released a technical report on its internal safety evaluations. But according to experts, the report offers limited detail, leaving key questions about potential risks unanswered. Technical reports are typically seen as vital tools for transparency, offering insights—both positive and critical—about […]

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  • coursor
AI Support Bot Sparks Outrage After Fabricating Company Policy - ctrlf5
AI Support Bot Sparks Outrage After Fabricating Company Policy

A recent incident involving the AI-powered code editor Cursor has reignited concerns about the reliability of artificial intelligence in customer support roles. On Monday, a developer noticed that switching between devices while using Cursor would unexpectedly log them out—a frustrating issue for programmers who rely on seamless multi-device workflows. Seeking answers, the user contacted support […]