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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.

The Verge

Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure theverge.com an hour ago by Terrence O’Brien
AI, News, OpenAI, Tech
Generally, AI chatbots are not supposed to do things like call you names or tell you how to make controlled substances. But, just like a perso…
The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers theverge.com 7 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
Gift Guide, Tech
What do you gift somebody who loves books? The obvious answer is "a book," but since true bibliophiles are probably sitting on a stack already…
Meta is struggling to rein in its AI chatbots theverge.com 8 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Meta, News, Tech
Meta is changing some of the rules governing its chatbots two weeks after a Reuters investigation revealed disturbing ways in which they could…
AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime theverge.com 10 hours ago by Hayden Field
AI, Column, Tech, The Stepback
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things AI, follow Hayden Fiel…
Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US theverge.com a day ago by Richard Lawler
Mobile, News, Tech, Verizon
Verizon has confirmed to customers in stores and online that its network is having an issue on Saturday. Many people have been unable to conne…
No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD theverge.com a day ago by Terrence O’Brien
Microsoft, News, Tech, Windows
For the last week or two, reports have been circulating that recent Windows 11 updates (specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing som…
The 20 best Labor Day deals you can grab for $100 or less theverge.com a day ago by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Tech
Labor Day weekend has finally arrived, and after a week of early discounts trickling in, the sales are now in full swing. From big-screen OLED…
Discounty adds some bite to cozy life sims theverge.com a day ago by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming
There's a pleasing rhythm to cozy life sims. The virtual days pass, filled with chores of tending crops or running a business, punctuated by s…
Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house? theverge.com a day ago by Rachel Kraus
Autonomous Cars, Report, Transportation, Waymo
When a Waymo pulls up and parks in front of her home on a residential street in West Los Angeles, 10-year-old Morgan rushes to the window. "T…
Showrunner wants to turn you into a happy little content prompter for the ‘Netflix of AI’ theverge.com 2 days ago by Charles Pulliam-Moore
AI, Entertainment, Interview, Report, TV Shows
As one of the cofounders behind Oculus Story Studio, Edward Saatchi knows how hard it can be to sell people on new tech that bills itself as r…