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AI Worm Spreads Through Word Files Using Copilot, Researcher Finds
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AI Worm Spreads Through Word Files Using Copilot, Researcher Finds

A self-propagating AI worm can spread through Microsoft Word documents via Copilot, bypassing traditional security controls. Microsoft has implemented partial mitigations, but the core vulnerability remains unfixed.

1h ago
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India's App Spending Jumps 35%, Led by AI and Streaming Services
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India's App Spending Jumps 35%, Led by AI and Streaming Services

India's mobile app market reached record $345 million in Q2 2026, up 35% year-over-year, driven by AI, streaming, and productivity apps as consumers embrace paid subscriptions.

15h ago
Young Tech Founders Face Investor Pressure to Grow Fast, Perform on Social Media
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Young Tech Founders Face Investor Pressure to Grow Fast, Perform on Social Media

Young tech founders under 20 face intense investor pressure for fast growth and social media performance, despite securing millions in funding for AI startups, TechCrunch reports.

16h ago
AI Assistant Orchid Sparks Backlash for Enabling Incompetent Partners
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AI Assistant Orchid Sparks Backlash for Enabling Incompetent Partners

New AI assistant Orchid faced backlash for marketing itself as fix for partners' incompetence. Survey shows AI dating advice confuses users. Therapists warn it masks relationship problems.

1d ago