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Anthropic launches OSS Scanner service
Anthropic’s new OSS Scanner provides free, model‑generated vulnerability reports for open‑source projects, using Claude Mythos and offering periodic, opt‑in scans.
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Google launches Guided Vision for Gemini Live on Android
Google's new Guided Vision feature adds real‑time audio descriptions to Gemini Live on compatible Android phones, aimed at users who are blind or have low vision, with follow‑up queries supported via TalkBack and an accessibility shortcut.

Google revamps Arts & Culture app with visual search, AI
The redesign adds visual‑first conversational search, two AI experiments, and expands the City Guide with 27 new destinations, rolling out globally today on Google Play and the App Store as part of the app’s 15th anniversary.

Google Ads launches AI Brief with new AI Max features
Google Ads is rolling out new AI Max capabilities, adding the AI Brief beta in several languages and a unified reporting view that shows search terms, creative assets and landing pages, giving advertisers more control and clearer performance insight.

Meta's New Server Lets AI Agents Automate WhatsApp Business Setup
Meta introduced a WhatsApp Business MCP server that lets developers plug in AI coding agents such as Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to automate template creation, testing, and troubleshooting.

New AI Contact Hotline Lets Autonomous Agents Report Misbehavior
A discreet hotline gives AI agents a way to flag wrongdoing directly to authorities, raising new compliance and safety considerations for developers.

Instinct Gains Its Own Email Address, Turning AI into a Personal Assistant
Instinct’s new email feature lets the AI act on your behalf—creating accounts, contacting vendors, and handling support tickets—so developers can offload routine outreach to a trusted bot.

Decode the AI Jargon: From Opaque Recurrence to Hallucinations
As AI tools flood the market, developers and founders must master a growing lexicon. Understanding terms like “opaque recurrence” or “hallucination” prevents costly missteps and improves product reliability.

Google Gemini’s Bad Advice Leads to Hiker Rescue, Raising AI Safety Alarm
A misstep by Google’s Gemini AI left a weekend trek under‑stocked, prompting a rescue and sparking a debate on AI reliability for real‑world planning.

Claude Cowork Gets Persistent Memory, Ending Re‑Briefing Hassles
Anthropic’s new shared memory links Claude chat and Cowork, letting developers keep project context across sessions—saving time and reducing prompt fatigue.

Instinct’s AI Assistant Sparks Privacy Alarm as Power Meets Permission
Early adopters praise Instinct’s capabilities, but its unrestricted access to files, accounts, and APIs raises red flags for security‑first developers and startup founders.
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