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French Lawmakers Reach Compromise on Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Key Takeaways A reconciliation committee of France’s Parliament agreed Monday on a bill banning social media access for children under 15, sending it to a final vote Tuesday. Lawmakers settled on a blanket ban covering all social networking platforms, resolving a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over scope.…
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Google Developing New “Frozen v2” Chip to Make Gemini More Efficient
Key Takeaways Google is developing a new server chip, informally dubbed “Frozen v2,” that embeds elements of its Gemini AI models directly into the hardware, The Information reported. The chip could be six to 10 times more efficient than Google’s current custom AI chips, measured by tokens processed per unit…
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Apple Releases iOS 27, macOS 27 Beta 4 With Siri and Photos Tweaks
Key Takeaways Apple released fourth developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 on Monday, July 20. New changes include a Photos “Zoom to Fill” toggle, an Apple TV app auto-download option, and new Siri preview-length and transcription settings. Apple removed the…
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Apple Testing AI-Powered “Live Notes” Feature at Genius Bar
Key Takeaways Apple is piloting “Live Notes,” an AI tool that records, transcribes, and summarizes Genius Bar conversations, at select retail stores, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported. The system requires both the employee and customer to opt in, and the resulting transcript is saved to the employee’s iPad as part of…
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TSMC Expects “Strong, Multi-Year” Demand for AI Chips as It Ramps Up Arizona Investment
Key Takeaways TSMC’s CFO Wendell Huang said the company is seeing multi-year structural demand for AI chips, prompting another $100 billion in Arizona investment. The new pledge brings TSMC’s total US investment to $265 billion, funding additional fabs, advanced packaging, and 2-nanometer capacity. TSMC’s first Arizona fab is already matching…
