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WhatsApp launches Incognito Chat, an AI chat mode built on Private Processing that Meta says lets users talk to AI without Meta being able to access the chats

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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German quantum MRI imaging startup NVision raised a $55M Series B led by Abbott at a $250M to $300M valuation, and plans a $100M+ Series C later in 2026

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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Apple files an EU submission criticizing draft DMA measures that would require Google to give competing AI services access to Android apps, citing privacy risks

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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Analysis: 25% of the 13,000 US federal lobbyists are involved in AI issues, up from 11% in 2023; OpenAI plans to host the opening of its DC office on Wednesday

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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Amazon is replacing its Rufus AI shopping assistant with Alexa for Shopping, powered by Alexa+, on Amazon.com and its app for all customers in the US

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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Poland says it plans to proceed with a digital services tax of up to 3% on large digital platforms, despite threats of retaliation like tariffs from the US

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien says T1 Phone pre-orders will begin shipping to customers this week, and the device is assembled in the US, after months of delays

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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Ofcom fines an unnamed suicide forum £950K, the largest OSA fine so far, for hosting illegal content accessible in the UK; the forum is linked to 130+ deaths

Sponsor Posts Niantic Spatial: World models need real-world data — Scaniverse is the gateway to spatial services — self-serve and built for AI and robotics. Large-area 3D reconstruction from 360° cameras and precise localization, anywhere machines operate. The Private AI That Remembers — Anuma is the all-in-one AI platform with private, portable memory.
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