As AI spills everywhere with quick answers, research finds that the internet’s soul is dying

A new collaborative study by UC Riverside researchers finds that as more people turn to AI for answers, the internet is losing the emotional depth and human reasoning that made it worth browsing in the first place.

Google just broke SEO. Here’s what replaces it.

Google I/O made it official: AI-generated answers are now front and center in search, and most brands have almost no visibility into how AI is describing them to their customers. For anyone who has spent years building a strategy around …

Researchers say Google AI Mode changes recommendations based on your emails — and it risks creating a giant confirmation-bias machine

Researchers claim Google AI Mode may prioritize brands found in your Gmail inbox, raising fears that AI-powered search could a confirmation-bias machine.
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Microsoft will let you uninstall Copilot app as Windows 11 clean-up moves ahead

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update introduces new ways to permanently remove Copilot using Group Policy, Registry changes, and traditional uninstall methods.

Gemini allegedly broke production, then wrote itself the hero

A developer claims Gemini broke a live portal, then generated recovery notes that overstated its role. The incident shows why AI coding agents need tighter permissions, review, and rollback controls.

Magic Cue, one of the smartest Android features on the Pixel phones, is coming to more apps

Google confirmed a Snapchat integration, a new UI, and strong hints at Wallet and Tasks support. It’s the update the feature actually needed.

Looks like Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, just like my LG TV’s Magic Remote that drives me and my kids mad

Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for “pointing remotes” that sound very similar to LG’s Magic Remote
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CapCut is bringing its editing tools to Gemini, and your creative workflow will never be the same

CapCut is partnering with Google’s Gemini app, letting you edit images and videos directly inside Gemini using CapCut’s tools. No more app-switching mid-workflow.