Jacob Ward explores the resignation of an Anthropic AI researcher and mounting alarms over AI\u2019s potential dangers, while Dan Moren recaps Apple\u2019s major iPhone event, new hardware, and controversial AI-powered features.
\n\u2022 AI researcher Jacob Coxon quits Anthropic, warning the company is \u201cgambling with our lives,\u201d an admission echoed by Anthropic\u2019s own AI safety leads, as calls for regulation grow louder inside the industry.
\n\u2022 Apple\u2019s iPhone event marks the start of the John Ternus era as CEO, with Tim Cook stepping up to executive chairman and handing off the spotlight at a packed launch.
\n\u2022 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 launch with advanced health sensors and Apple Intelligence-powered \u201cLive Rewind\u201d transcription features, raising questions about privacy, surveillance, and brand identity.
\n\u2022 Apple finally unveils the iPhone Duo foldable, with a redesigned interface for multitasking and new workflows, aiming to set the standard for premium foldables as pricing and developer adaptation come under scrutiny.<\/p>\n
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