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ai policy ethicsJun 14, 20263 min
Beyond the Walled Garden: The EU's Order to Open WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots
EU regulators have issued a landmark antitrust order forcing Meta to grant competitor AI assistants free access to WhatsApp. This shift could redefine digital competition and user choice.
software infrastructureJun 12, 20265 min
"macOS 27 Golden Gate Non-AI Features Evaluation: Liquid Glass UI, Performance & Workflow"
"Expanded evaluation of macOS 27 Golden Gate focusing on non-AI refinements including Liquid Glass UI tweaks, Apple Silicon performance optimizations, and window management workflow improvements for users avoiding the AI hype cycle"