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A coalition led by digital rights and privacy groups says UK VPN restrictions could weaken security without solving the hardest age-check problems.

Ode with Anthropic is planting tiny squads of AI engineers inside enterprise teams, promising the output of a full‑scale consulting firm without the bureaucratic overhead. Backed by Anthropic, Blackstone and other heavyweight investors, the venture aims to prove that a handful of specialists can handle everything from data pipelines to generative‑AI model customization as if they were an in‑house unit.

Whatnot has bought AI‑startup Shaped to embed real‑time recommendation and search capabilities into its live‑shopping streams. The acquisition will let the platform instantly surface personalized product suggestions as broadcasts unfold, boosting relevance for buyers and conversion rates for sellers.

Apple is barring home‑service providers such as plumbers, electricians, locksmiths and roofers from advertising on its forthcoming Apple Maps ad platform. The policy, outlined in a recently released document, also mentions “several other sensitive categories” that will be excluded, marking a more curated approach compared with competitors. Advertisers in these sectors will need to look for alternative channels to reach local customers.

Google’s stable Android Studio Quail 2 release adds parallel AI agent chats, LeakCanary profiler integration, and AI-assisted crash analysis for Android teams.

New York State has become the first U.S. jurisdiction to impose a temporary moratorium on approvals for large data‑center projects, citing concerns over rising electricity costs, water usage, and local oversight. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized that the AI‑driven construction boom must not jeopardize essential public utilities, prompting regulators to pause all new permits until a comprehensive impact assessment is completed.