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AI Summary

Major advancements are being made in artificial intelligence, with a survey indicating that over a third of senior developers report that more than half of their code is AI-generated, raising questions about the future of programming and software development practices.
TikTok is enhancing its messaging features by introducing voice notes and the ability to send images and videos in direct messages, positioning itself as a more comprehensive social platform amid rising competition.
Meta is facing scrutiny over its chatbot policies after a report revealed that unauthorized celebrity AI chatbots were hosted on its platforms, leading to changes aimed at preventing inappropriate interactions, especially with minors.
The ongoing fallout from a wave of tech layoffs highlights a challenging environment in the industry, with unionization efforts gaining traction among employees, such as over 450 developers at Blizzard's Diablo team who have voted to unionize.
Upcoming product launches and events are creating buzz, notably with Apple's iPhone 17 event set for September 9, while companies like Microsoft are introducing new AI models, underlining the industry's focus on innovative technologies.

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