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Tech News

Technology & AI:
- Google's AI-generated headlines in Google Discover are now a permanent feature, despite widespread misinformation, including false claims like "US reverses foreign drone ban" and incorrect product launches. Critics argue Google should use verified publisher headlines instead. 👉 theverge.com 👉 androidpolice.com
- Aircela’s machine converts electricity and air into gasoline, producing up to 1 gallon per day, though it requires significant energy input. The machine costs between $15,000–$20,000 and is designed for off-grid use. 👉 jalopnik.com 👉 theautopian.com
Privacy & Security:
- Richard Stallman criticized AI, calling it "Pretend Intelligence" (PI) and warned about its lack of understanding and reliability. He also condemned connected cars and smartphones as surveillance devices. 👉 youtube.com
- A new study warns that generative AI in schools poses significant risks to students' cognitive growth, emotional well-being, and critical thinking, while offering limited benefits. 👉 brookings.edu 👉 npr.org
- Malicious Snap packages impersonating cryptocurrency wallets (e.g., Exodus, Ledger Live) are targeting users, stealing wallet recovery phrases. Attackers are exploiting expired domains to hijack accounts. 👉 linuxiac.com 👉 blog.popey.com
Economy & Regulation:
- U.S. Congress debated a "kill switch" for vehicles to monitor driver behavior and detect impairment, with Republicans largely opposing the mandate. 👉 newsweek.com
- NexPhone, a smartphone with dual-boot capabilities for Android 16, Debian, and Windows 11, is set to release in Q3 2026. It targets users seeking a secondary device with versatility. 👉 itsfoss.com
Energy & Infrastructure:
- Small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) face challenges despite hype, including high costs, fuel supply issues, and waste concerns. Experts warn they may not compete with renewables or fossil fuels. 👉 cnn.com 👉 ucsusa.org
- Google’s AI Overviews frequently cite YouTube over medical websites for health-related queries, raising concerns about misinformation and public health risks. 👉 theguardian.com
Cybersecurity & Hacking:
- Hackers earned over $1 million at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 by exploiting vulnerabilities in Tesla, Sony, Alpine infotainment systems, and EV chargers. 👉 zerodayinitiative.com 👉 helpnetsecurity.com
- Microsoft 365 experienced a major outage affecting Outlook, Exchange Online, and other services, with recovery efforts taking hours. 👉 reuters.com 👉 crn.com
AI & Future Tech:
- AI experts at Davos debated the potential of AI achieving human-level intelligence, with Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind) and Yann LeCun (Meta) skeptical, while others predict rapid advancements. 👉 finance.yahoo.com
- Apple is reportedly integrating Google’s Gemini AI into Siri, with plans to unveil a revamped Siri assistant in February 2026. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 9to5mac.com
Business & Workforce:
- Return-to-office mandates risk talent retention and recruitment, with IT professionals two to three times more likely to seek new jobs under such policies. 👉 cio.com 👉 computerworld.com
- Airlines canceled over 10,000 U.S. flights due to a massive winter storm, with major hubs like Dallas, New York, and Washington affected. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 flightaware.com
Global & Economic Trends:
- India’s rapid adoption of green technology, including solar panels and electric vehicles, is outpacing China’s earlier transition, driven by cost advantages and energy independence. 👉 japantimes.co.jp
- TikTok’s new U.S. privacy policy allows precise location tracking and collection of sensitive data, raising privacy concerns among users. 👉 wired.com 👉 techcrunch.com
Cybersecurity & Privacy:
- Microsoft confirmed it provides BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI upon receiving valid legal orders, raising privacy concerns. 👉 forbes.com^$ 👉 theverge.com
- Meta paused access to AI characters for teens globally, citing the need for a new version with enhanced safety features. 👉 techcrunch.com
AI & Education:
- ChatGPT’s latest model is citing Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source, raising concerns about misinformation and reliability. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 techcrunch.com
- A new AI-powered personal assistant, Clawdbot, allows users to run AI agents locally on their own devices, integrating with multiple services. 👉 macstories.net

Tech News

Technology & AI:

Google's AI-generated headlines in Google Discover are now a permanent feature, despite widespread misinformation, including false claims like "US reverses foreign drone ban" and incorrect product launches. Critics argue Google should use verified publisher headlines instead. 👉 theverge.com 👉 androidpolice.com
Aircela’s machine converts electricity and air into gasoline, producing up to 1 gallon per day, though it requires significant energy input. The machine costs between $15,000–$20,000 and is designed for off-grid use. 👉 jalopnik.com 👉 theautopian.com

Privacy & Security:

Richard Stallman criticized AI, calling it "Pretend Intelligence" (PI) and warned about its lack of understanding and reliability. He also condemned connected cars and smartphones as surveillance devices. 👉 youtube.com
A new study warns that generative AI in schools poses significant risks to students' cognitive growth, emotional well-being, and critical thinking, while offering limited benefits. 👉 brookings.edu 👉 npr.org
Malicious Snap packages impersonating cryptocurrency wallets (e.g., Exodus, Ledger Live) are targeting users, stealing wallet recovery phrases. Attackers are exploiting expired domains to hijack accounts. 👉 linuxiac.com 👉 blog.popey.com

Economy & Regulation:

U.S. Congress debated a "kill switch" for vehicles to monitor driver behavior and detect impairment, with Republicans largely opposing the mandate. 👉 newsweek.com
NexPhone, a smartphone with dual-boot capabilities for Android 16, Debian, and Windows 11, is set to release in Q3 2026. It targets users seeking a secondary device with versatility. 👉 itsfoss.com

Energy & Infrastructure:

Small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) face challenges despite hype, including high costs, fuel supply issues, and waste concerns. Experts warn they may not compete with renewables or fossil fuels. 👉 cnn.com 👉 ucsusa.org
Google’s AI Overviews frequently cite YouTube over medical websites for health-related queries, raising concerns about misinformation and public health risks. 👉 theguardian.com

Cybersecurity & Hacking:

Hackers earned over $1 million at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 by exploiting vulnerabilities in Tesla, Sony, Alpine infotainment systems, and EV chargers. 👉 zerodayinitiative.com 👉 helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft 365 experienced a major outage affecting Outlook, Exchange Online, and other services, with recovery efforts taking hours. 👉 reuters.com 👉 crn.com

AI & Future Tech:

AI experts at Davos debated the potential of AI achieving human-level intelligence, with Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind) and Yann LeCun (Meta) skeptical, while others predict rapid advancements. 👉 finance.yahoo.com
Apple is reportedly integrating Google’s Gemini AI into Siri, with plans to unveil a revamped Siri assistant in February 2026. 👉 bloomberg.com^$ 👉 9to5mac.com

Business & Workforce:

Return-to-office mandates risk talent retention and recruitment, with IT professionals two to three times more likely to seek new jobs under such policies. 👉 cio.com 👉 computerworld.com
Airlines canceled over 10,000 U.S. flights due to a massive winter storm, with major hubs like Dallas, New York, and Washington affected. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 flightaware.com

Global & Economic Trends:

India’s rapid adoption of green technology, including solar panels and electric vehicles, is outpacing China’s earlier transition, driven by cost advantages and energy independence. 👉 japantimes.co.jp
TikTok’s new U.S. privacy policy allows precise location tracking and collection of sensitive data, raising privacy concerns among users. 👉 wired.com 👉 techcrunch.com

Cybersecurity & Privacy:

Microsoft confirmed it provides BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI upon receiving valid legal orders, raising privacy concerns. 👉 forbes.com^$ 👉 theverge.com
Meta paused access to AI characters for teens globally, citing the need for a new version with enhanced safety features. 👉 techcrunch.com

AI & Education:

ChatGPT’s latest model is citing Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source, raising concerns about misinformation and reliability. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 techcrunch.com
A new AI-powered personal assistant, Clawdbot, allows users to run AI agents locally on their own devices, integrating with multiple services. 👉 macstories.net