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Google Opens Smart Homes to Third-Party AI Agents – and Warns They May Behave Unexpectedly

Dissenting Citizen14 seconds ago03 mins

Google is opening Google Home to third-party AI agents that can inspect devices, monitor activity and execute control actions, while warning they may behave unexpectedly.

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OpenAI and Anthropic Discuss School AI Privacy Standards After Microsoft Signs Binding Safeguards

Dissenting Citizen1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

OpenAI and Anthropic are discussing school AI privacy agreements after Microsoft signed legally enforceable safeguards restricting the use of student and educator data.

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