Apple hires Google veteran as its new vice president of AI

Mistral AI has launched the Mistral 3 family, a suite of 10 open-source models designed for diverse applications, including smartphones, drones, and enterprise systems. This release represents a significant advancement in Mistral's efforts to compete with major tech players like OpenAI and Google, as well as emerging competitors from China.

Apple has reportedly decided not to pre-install India's state-mandated cybersecurity app on its devices, a move that comes as India requires all smartphone manufacturers to include this app to enhance national security and user data protection. The app, known as Sanchar Saathi, is intended to combat rising cybercrime and cannot be deleted by users.

Google is set to revive The Android Show, with a new focus on extended reality (XR) technologies, indicating a strategic shift towards immersive experiences in the Android ecosystem.

Google has introduced a new feature for its Pixel phones that archives RCS texts, raising concerns about privacy as these messages may be accessible to employers on work devices. This update has sparked negative sentiment among users who value their personal communication security.

Google has patched 107 vulnerabilities in Android, including two that are actively exploited by state-sponsored actors, highlighting significant security concerns for users.

Google has addressed concerns regarding its AI model, Gemini, clarifying that it is not being trained on user emails from Gmail. This statement comes amid rumors about the AI's data usage and privacy implications. Additionally, a New York law is being introduced to prevent 'algorithmic pricing' practices, and Netflix has quietly removed the ability to cast content from mobile devices to certain TVs.

Gradium, a Paris-based artificial intelligence voice startup, has successfully raised $70 million in funding from prominent investors, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel. The company has spun out from a nonprofit research lab, marking a significant step in its development.

Recent discoveries indicate that iPhones are equipped with iPadOS windowing capabilities, suggesting that Apple may be preparing for a foldable phone experience. This revelation raises questions about the company's current software restrictions and future hardware innovations.