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A Russian hacking group, Cold River, deployed new malware called "LOSTKEYS" to steal sensitive data from high-profile Western targets. The malware uses deceptive tactics to infiltrate systems and gather intelligence, marking an escalation in Cold River's cyber espionage activities.

Adobe has added AI models from OpenAI and Google to its Firefly platform, giving users more creative tools to choose from. This integration lets creators mix Adobe’s safe, in-house models with powerful third-party ones for greater flexibility.

OpenAI said it would consider buying Google’s Chrome browser if it is forced to sell it during the U.S. antitrust trial. The company also revealed it had asked Google for access to its search tools but was rejected, and now plans to build its own browser and search system.

The US government says Google is using its AI assistant Gemini to keep control over online search and may need to sell Chrome or Android. A court hearing is underway, and the DOJ wants strong action to stop Google from blocking fair competition.

Google teamed up with K-pop group Le Sserafim to launch a global campaign showing how its AI tool Gemini can help with everyday tasks. The music video-style ad blends pop culture and tech, featuring real-life uses of Gemini on Android phones.

Google is working to simplify Bitcoin transactions by integrating wallet logins with Google accounts, aiming to make Bitcoin as easy to use as Gmail. However, the move has sparked concerns about centralization and security risks within the crypto community.

Ding Linwei, a former Google engineer, is charged with stealing AI technology to benefit Chinese companies, including sensitive data on Google’s hardware and software. He faces multiple espionage and theft charges, with a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years.

Google has removed its previous commitment not to use AI for weapons or surveillance from its updated AI principles. The company now emphasises AI's role in supporting national security, global growth, and collaboration with governments and organisations.

Japan's Fair Trade Commission plans to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google for using its market dominance to stifle competition. The investigation focuses on claims that Google forced manufacturers to pre-install its apps and excluded rivals through revenue-sharing deals.

OpenAI has launched a new search feature in ChatGPT, now available to all users, challenging Google’s dominance in the search engine market. The feature offers real-time information with web-sourced citations, marking a significant expansion for OpenAI in the AI-driven search space.