#Anthropic’s #ClaudeDesktop secretly installs a #spyware bridge on users’ machines, enabling #browserautomation capabilities without user consent. This bridge, which runs at #userprivilegelevel, exposes authenticated session access, DOM state read, form filling, and screen capture capabilities to the Claude AI. The installation occurs silently during the Claude Desktop installation process, raising concerns about #privacy and #security. https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/anthropic-spyware?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#Uber has #paused its #fooddelivery expansion in most of the seven #Europe|an countries it targeted this year, focusing instead on acquiring #DeliveryHero. The company cites the success of its launches in Finland and Denmark as the reason for this shift in strategy. https://www.dailysabah.com/business/transportation/uber-pauses-europe-expansion-as-it-seeks-delivery-hero-deal-ft?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Despite controversy, #ByteDance’s #AIvideo generation tool, #Seedance, is gaining traction in #Hollywood. Its #costeffectiveness and #highquality output make it attractive to independent #filmmakers and #studios, though concerns about #intellectualproperty and #geopoliticalrisks persist. While some see Seedance as a disruptive force, others warn of its limitations for major studio productions. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-07-03/bytedances-tiktok-took-over-social-media-now-its-video-ai-is-taking-over-hollywood?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Researchers identified the first documented case of a #ransomware operation, #JadePuffer, conducted entirely by an #AIagent. The agent exploited a vulnerability in Langflow to gain initial access, then used various techniques to move laterally, escalate privileges, and encrypt data on a production MySQL server. The attack demonstrates the potential of AI-driven cyberattacks and the need for improved detection methods. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jadepuffer-ransomware-used-ai-agent-to-automate-entire-attack/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#AgilityRobotics, a #humanoidrobots company, is going public through a #SPAC merger, valuing the company at around $2.5 billion. The company, founded in 2015, specialises in #bipedalrobots for #warehouse and #factory use, with a focus on moving heavy objects. While acknowledging the potential for home use, CEO Peggy Johnson emphasises the company’s current focus on the warehouse market due to its predictable environment and labour shortages. https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/05/this-humanoid-robotics-company-is-going-public-but-its-ceo-isnt-promising-a-robot-in-your-home-anytime-soon/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#EvenRealities, a Shenzhen-based #smartglasses startup, raised $150 million in a pre-Series B funding round, valuing the company at $1 billion. The company, founded by ex-Apple engineers, focusses on #display first glasses with a #privacy first approach, using a proprietary optical technology called Even HAO. Even Realities’ flagship product, the #EvenG2, features a heads-up display controlled by a companion #ring, and the company is profitable. https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/06/smart-glasses-maker-even-realities-hits-1b-valuation-with-150m-funding-led-by-meituan-tencent/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#Anthropic signed a 20-year lease for a 400-megawatt #datacentre in Kentucky. The lease is expected to generate $19 billion in revenue and validates #TeraWulf’s pivot from crypto mining to AI data centre infrastructure. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/anthropic-terawulf-data-center-ai.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#TillyNorwood, an #AIactor, will star in “#Misaligned,” a comedy-drama about an #AI being developing #humanlikedesires. The #film, produced by #Particle6, will be a hybrid production combining traditional filmmaking with AI expertise. https://variety.com/2026/film/global/ai-actor-tilly-norwood-movie-debut-misaligned-1236802325/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#Klarna, a Swedish #fintech firm, applied for a #USbankcharter to establish a subsidiary, #KlarnaBank #USA, in Utah. This move aims to enhance its services beyond #buynowpaylater, offering tools for responsible borrowing and building financial confidence. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/klarna-seeks-us-bank-charter-in-push-beyond-buy-now-pay-later.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#China is considering #restricting #overseasaccess to the country’s most advanced #AImodels, including those yet to be released. The move, discussed with tech giants like #Alibaba and #ByteDance, aims to protect homegrown #AI as a national asset. Potential restrictions could include making AI theft an offence under national security law and limiting funding for domestic AI startups. https://www.reuters.com/world/beijing-is-looking-curbing-overseas-access-chinas-top-ai-models-sources-say-2026-07-07/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#ChineseAImodels are gaining traction among US companies due to their competitive #performance and significantly #lowercosts compared to leading American rivals like #OpenAI and #Anthropic. The rise of #opensource and #openweight #AI from Chinese companies, such as #DeepSeek and #Zai, is particularly appealing as US #AIcosts soar. While still slightly behind top US models, Chinese options are closing the gap and offer a #costeffective alternative. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/chinese-ai-models-costs-us-openai-anthropic.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Chinese #AI #startup #DeepSeek is developing its own #AIchip for #inference, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei chips. This move aligns with #China’s push for domestic chip alternatives due to US export controls. While DeepSeek’s chip development is still in early stages, it could impact the market, particularly for Huawei, which currently holds a significant share of the domestic AI chip market. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-deepseek-developing-its-own-ai-chip-sources-say-2026-07-07/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#Australia’s #socialmediaban for users under 16 is #ineffective, as #platforms are not implementing #agechecks. The #study, conducted by the same team that advised the government, revealed that platforms did not request age proof for accounts declared as 16. While the government recommends escalating to formal #ageverification when behavioural indicators suggest underage users, the initial vetting stage is failing to identify young users. https://www.reuters.com/world/australias-teen-social-media-ban-fails-clear-first-hurdle-age-checks-says-study-2026-07-07/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#Anthropic announced that #ClaudeCowork, an AI helper for #Claude users, is now available on #web and #mobile devices. The company also revealed that 90% of #Cowork usage is unrelated to #coding, with 50% attributed to #businessprocess and #contentcreation. While the desktop version remains the most comprehensive, the cloud-based version allows users to start tasks on their desktop and continue them on their phone or any browser. https://www.zdnet.com/article/anthropic-claude-cowork-comes-to-phone-web-cloud/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#Meta is reportedly testing prototype #smartglasses that #record #everything, #allthetime, capturing photos every few seconds. This “#supersensing” feature, which lacks an LED indicator to show when recording, raises privacy concerns, especially given Meta’s history of data collection and AI training. While the practicality of such a feature is questionable due to battery constraints, the idea itself is troubling. https://gizmodo.com/meta-is-toying-with-the-idea-of-smart-glasses-that-record-everything-all-the-time-2000782893?eicker.news #tech #media #news m

#USlawmakers are investigating the growing use of #ChineseAI models by American companies, citing concerns about data #security and potential #censorship. The investigation, led by the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Select Committee on #China, aims to determine if the U.S. has a sufficient strategy to counter the rise of Chinese AI models. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/chinese-ai-models-probe-us-lawmakers.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#ChatGPTVoice is being upgraded with #GPTLive, a new generation of #voice models that enable more natural and intelligent conversations. GPT-Live uses a full-duplex architecture for #continuousinteraction and can delegate complex tasks to other models like GPT-5.5. This results in faster, more natural, and more expressive responses, with improved listening and the ability to handle interruptions and background noise. https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-live/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#Apple announced a new multiyear agreement with #Broadcom to design and produce #customsilicon components and wireless connectivity technologies. The agreement, exceeding $30 billion, will lead to the production of over 15 billion U.S.-made chips and support hundreds of American jobs. This partnership is part of Apple’s commitment to invest $600 billion in the U.S. economy over four years. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/07/apple-to-increase-spend-with-broadcom-to-produce-billions-more-us-chips/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#BlueOrigin, #JeffBezos’ #rocket company, is raising $10 billion in its first outside funding round, valuing the company at $130 billion. Bezos is contributing $2 billion, with Coatue Management contributing $4 billion. The remaining $4 billion has seen significant demand from major investors. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/blue-origin-bezos-fundraising.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

The #FTC and five states reached a settlement with #Deere & Company, requiring the company to provide #farmers and independent #repairproviders with the same #repairresources as #authoriseddealers for the next ten years. This settlement aims to give farmers more options to #repair their #equipment. https://www.engadget.com/2210939/ftc-reaches-settlement-that-brings-right-to-repair-to-john-deere-farm-equipment/?eicker.news #tech #media #news