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Perplexity has launched its AI-powered "Personal Computer" experience for all Mac users, expanding its platform beyond early access. This desktop-native application offers faster, contextual AI assistance directly on macOS, enabling real-time answers, integrated search and writing tools, and seamless workflows with productivity apps.

OpenAI faces a class-action lawsuit in California alleging user conversations and personal data were shared with Meta and Google via tracking technologies embedded on the ChatGPT website. The complaint claims users believed their interactions were private, while sensitive information was transmitted in real-time without full understanding.

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's new platform, Index, aims to fairly compensate content creators as AI agents increasingly consume online material. This innovative system, developed by Parallel Web systems, uses a game theory concept to value each source's contribution to AI output, offering a dynamic alternative to fixed licensing deals.

Harrison Ford, star of 'Shrinking,' was recently baffled by his co-star Sherry Cola's use of the Gen Z slang term "raw-dogging" to describe unplugging on flights. Ford, believing it meant something entirely different, humorously expressed his confusion, leading to a chaotic and laughter-filled media appearance.

A Mumbai delivery boy's excitement soared upon receiving an order for Shah Rukh Khan at Mannat. His dream of meeting the superstar quickly turned into a humorous anticlimax when he discovered the order was for a different man with the same name, leading to a polite apology and parcel handover.

X head of product Nikita Bier shared a lesson learned from Elon Musk: "People engaging in fraud are always the first and loudest to complain." This observation comes as Bier also publicly urged Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas to cease "undisclosed promotion campaigns," which he claims deceive users and damage the company's integrity.

Elon Musk's xAI is set to bring its Grok AI assistant to Apple CarPlay, offering drivers hands-free access. This move follows CarPlay's opening to AI chatbots like ChatGPT, with Grok becoming the third major player. The integration aims to meet growing demand for advanced AI in vehicles, enhancing navigation and productivity on the go.

The Moto Edge 70 Pro impresses with its ultra-slim, premium design and a vibrant 6.8-inch AMOLED display. Powered by the capable MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme SoC and a large 6,500mAh battery, it offers smooth performance and excellent battery life. This mid-premium smartphone delivers a compelling package for everyday usability.

Perplexity has launched Personal Computer, a new Mac app that allows its AI to operate directly on your machine, accessing local files, native apps, and the web without cloud reliance. This task-completion tool, available for Max subscribers at $200/month, can manage to-do lists, organize files, and send emails, with voice command support.

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas believes the iPhone remains AI-proof due to three key strengths. He highlights its role as a 'digital passport' for personal data, Apple's custom 'Apple Silicon' chip advantage enabling local AI processing, and the strong 'ecosystem lock-in' combined with user trust in Apple's security and privacy, making it difficult for new AI competitors to displace the device.

X's Head of Product, Nikita Bier, has publicly urged Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas to cease "undisclosed promotion campaigns." This call follows Perplexity's announcement of its new "Personal Computer" feature, which integrates with local files and native Mac apps. Bier alleges these campaigns deceive users and questions the company's integrity, referencing claims of unethical promotional networks on the platform.

Apple's Mac Mini is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by on-device AI applications, leading to depleted stock and a booming resale market. Buyers are paying significantly inflated prices on eBay for the compact, power-efficient machines, as global memory component shortages impact new production. This AI hardware frenzy is also evident in China's second-hand MacBook market.

Perplexity AI is challenging the status quo in online search, arguing that current technology is primitive and ripe for AI-driven innovation. The company believes the real breakthrough lies in enhancing the 'read' function of the web, moving beyond simple link retrieval to deliver direct, objective-based answers. This approach targets 'curious decision-makers' rather than relying on traditional ad models.

Devin Booker slammed NBA referee James Williams after the Suns' loss, calling his officiating "terrible" and comparing it to WWE. Booker felt a technical foul was wrongly called, influenced by an opposing player. He expressed frustration over perceived disrespect and the potential damage to the sport's integrity, despite facing a likely fine.

A recent experiment revealed AI tools readily accept and explain a fabricated eye condition, 'bixonimania,' despite explicit disclaimers. Researchers created the fake disease with fictional institutions to test AI's susceptibility to scientific-sounding misinformation. This highlights the danger of relying on AI for health advice, as these systems lack true medical understanding.

Claude Shannon, known as the Father of Information Theory, transformed the modern digital world through his groundbreaking 1937 thesis and 1948 paper that defined how information is measured and transmitted. His work on Boolean logic, cryptography, and entropy laid the foundation for computers, encryption, and AI. From building early learning machines like Theseus to shaping modern machine learning concepts, Shannon’s ideas continue to power today’s technologies, including the internet, mobile communication, and artificial intelligence systems.