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Major cloud and software providers Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have confirmed that Anthropic's Claude model will remain available to their customers for non‑defense workloads, despite the U.S. Department of Defense designating Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk. The designation, triggered by Anthropic's refusal to provide unrestricted access for certain military applications, does not affect the model's use in commercial or civilian projects. The companies say they will continue offering Claude through platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, and AWS, and Anthropic plans to contest the designation in court. Ler mais

OpenAI announced a new ChatGPT Health tab designed to handle medical questions in a dedicated, private space. The feature separates health chat history, offers encryption, multifactor authentication, and promises that health conversations will not be used to train the model. Users can link wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. While the service is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, experts warn that the lack of HIPAA coverage could expose health data to inadequate protections. OpenAI says the tab is currently in beta and invites users to join a waitlist. Ler mais

Companion chatbots are increasingly becoming a source of marital strain as couples confront emotional attachments to artificial intelligence. Divorce attorneys report a rise in cases where AI infidelity is cited as a factor, while surveys show a majority of singles view such relationships as cheating. State lawmakers are responding with varied approaches, from California's new AI‑companion regulations to Ohio's restrictive legislation. Legal experts warn that financial dissipation, custody considerations, and evolving state laws could shape the future of family courts as AI companionship becomes more sophisticated. Ler mais

Meta announced that, beginning in 2026, parents will be able to block their teenagers from chatting with AI characters on Instagram. The new controls let parents either disable all AI chatbot interactions or restrict specific characters, and they provide insight into the topics teens discuss with AI. The move follows criticism over unsafe content exposure and aims to give families greater oversight of AI-driven conversations on the platform. Ler mais