In today’s Tech Briefing: Google officially ends its Privacy Sandbox initiative, halting 11 cookie-replacement technologies. Meanwhile, Wi-Fi 8 development is underway, promising more reliable, AI-optimized performance by 2028. And Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake chip, launching in 2026, could transform Windows 11 into an AI-driven operating system with over 500 built-in features.

In today’s Tech Briefing: A global study finds AI chatbots get the news wrong nearly half the time, with Google’s Gemini performing worst. Intel faces supply strain as it shifts focus to data centers and AI chips. And hackers exploit SharePoint flaws to breach a U.S. nuclear weapons facility.

In today’s Tech Briefing: Amazon plans to automate 75% of its operations by 2033, replacing over 600,000 U.S. jobs. Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike could push IT hiring to Latin America. And Microsoft’s latest Windows security update disrupts authentication, devices, and websites, forcing enterprises to roll back installations.

In today's 2-Minute Tech Briefing, a Windows 11 update broke localhost functionality, disrupting developer workflows just as Windows 10 support ended. Nvidia’s long-awaited DGX Spark “personal AI supercomputer” finally launched but sold out immediately due to massive demand. Meanwhile, F5 Networks confirmed a breach of BIG-IP source code, prompting urgent patch directives from U.S. cybersecurity officials.

Slackbot evolves, BlackRock bets big, Copilot advances | Ep. 6 In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Slack upgrades Slackbot into a personalized AI assistant for workplace productivity, private equity giant BlackRock acquires Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion in a move that reshapes access to AI infrastructure, and Microsoft introduces Copilot Actions, giving its AI assistant the ability to work autonomously on Windows devices.

In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Salesforce launches Agentforce IT Service to automate IT support with agentic AI, Otter.ai evolves from transcription into a full enterprise collaboration suite with new integrations, and experts warn of a Gemini AI security flaw allowing ASCII Smuggling attacks that could inject malicious commands into AI prompts.

In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Cisco debuts its powerful 51.2-terabit Silicon One router to supercharge distributed AI data centers, Google launches Gemini Enterprise to centralize workplace AI agents and data, and researchers reveal “Mic-E-Mouse,” a stealth technique that lets computer mice eavesdrop on nearby conversations using sound vibrations.

In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, Homeland Security’s reassignment of CISA staff sparks cybersecurity concerns, AMD partners with OpenAI to build next-generation AI infrastructure, and three ransomware groups — LockBit, DragonForce, and Qilin — unite to form a criminal cartel. These developments reveal shifting priorities, strategic alliances, and rising cyber risks worldwide.

In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, we spotlight shifting U.S. hiring trends driven by AI, a cyber-extortion threat exploiting Salesforce platforms, and SAP’s launch of role-aware Joule Assistants to automate core business workflows. These developments reveal challenges in workforce adaptation, data security risks, and the rapid integration of AI into enterprise operations.

In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, SAP announces a major HR platform overhaul with AI-driven SmartRecruiters integration. Cisco issues an urgent warning on optical hardware reliability impacting large-scale AI performance. Meanwhile, Apple stands firm against UK demands for an iCloud encryption backdoor, highlighting ongoing global tensions over privacy and data security. Join us weekdays for more tech news.