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From the <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/UkRGGaVmSRXYWU3cy-A3v1FbBQOIarAZ1ZMVr3vRHDaKzfMDJ_SdWUzzb7fk3Ql7JSSbfKBZE9vCxJAoBUJDbAvJTi3ZJVFlC6oO8HbGDRUM29oYXothB_XUV2R0bX3gY5Rr-kmrLK9RdXDAL4y_ZTYy0CIlGwBWq6BxKhuIPRD8Y7krZg4AsxCojsZr_7uQ9B8H0GQoGHAv-QPECEA6TZDzvp6RtMRAgvFMC-DKSBl5oPNygq9QW5Xc5ybIt-XP4so-BzyOoan8tAW35AdGMYAKdICMHjqexzInYGc8hLHEEBZvo9a2if7huZphL78SllljaL19OyMYKu1CpjJnpWOL3-Mz-uGf-95RWUdobsEVP2sOqRt5MZ_nmjkFZJiuXPoweTzFspu_7CbwN2yh1A7OfAgl0ZSp6G9KPX66wD-vVCyLcTBaxYp94Ek/BD2vR3kcsg94YNGrX5-ork7Sg7d8XNnu/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FIFA World Cup kicking off today</a> to the Stanley Cup Finals (Go, Canes!) to <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/2bESHuacmB2GWTfaJLKIJDUaZM7xgTGk5yG0yVwGHeSeab3OEEcIYlVe3EXZhgfXxpXcbpK6QBmBcvAfPRaJjVck8KKHtTx8uFmfDIpjKkm7fcw5Y3iyJ8cEhHJmiUEEPVDTZZnWNyIChPTJeUpCFxrdtZv3Mku77dz7ceTqp2pj5Go1Xw8_EDUenb1FKSHc9EW-h1R8HK3FRF8b5gCiuSDiiy1DTLCjRAPVv7D5rBCAf4cL_vyDe6RiZAyxFmsrwL2oxZJUcZmePH8Sr6MDcWk9ussm_93DausBz5Iu8vtlXx-BMKw_sAPjK26HoW-nqs0Nvp7H4nvkx6t-Oogs8A5vQYJldYx0GKVt8JGx4voW3BCz7gw5tFTEAwGDYsERc8u8cEJ6gkchEsZ6QIVRYCgmu9l3102PffZG7HgmFfTW2UqcwFsS/ZARJdq8sLLX-Gf5JfXtTW1nZiZlstKQD/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI companies going public</a> to… Love Island Season 8. Personally, I’m still laser-focused on the slew of announcements that came from Apple’s WWDC event on Monday. <br data-pasted="true"><br>Along with many of my colleagues, I’m thinking a lot about how <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/B1QOnpFlzbUH7EjqzvM4fs_k60KhPnBeIbW4vGlcUzt7B_zR5naMKccIipARiDS5fIQdWH9Z-FNoRx761Fbn47CIEoQC1qjiTxK9a0K22eVRpKFaEQ1GVDYIW1cjUrLj-Q_zSOHrg-MqMhRZWYZyWyTG3gqZAk0ShreDnsdOpthOWUIgCLyoYf3QgleQaccFtrxe3z35G3rjm5ZIxuMaOiNk6kCSvqv97SinWSGdUzy6YOP96hpkIVzdHjcQOmreEnBXf-VJAgnq6Fel_KFAFw4lmKjA-Qj81kbuhxAvU28ySzr7vFtfqe_WeP_ovm-RsCZ8KQQPHXu7wYmJLzvXy2tEAeXyu4g-O4V2Eke0hmRPNTuxrLEsusnDx4Fb-zmIn1Gx3WcjrwiwYcOFcgU77sJZWt4Nk_JHX3ZGh5fXbNiNxTPLUHUw0xP5xzDo0E01RCS2iiZBtQCwwTwmc4yCqqmx2g/QjrSf_Y_AXZBzdMh8Igbz6g1UGmS81ON/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS 27 feels so lackluster</a>, and pondering how Siri’s AI revamp will affect the future of <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/aNnWLzwMMms3YOdt5tvMzVS7o_5oX_N9ItgxfcGUXNk9O0UYcndMCBDn7RV8x-DSpKRdK3FGuhUCPF8sZS88GxaiKLlfN1dQM53NQHKNwvGAbdK6rScodHgaWcBVXfbkLyTCISO2_v4qtNKXGxj_oQtDbYn9xIREa-oYr5y4A6Ci-_OvGnXX4ntZkGF8EKayDauLEgKybOha7jw-cojI7OPj422iumD7Qbtq_KNg69_QG4U7YzYX8nLGxbZXn4iKTYetckTf2hC9W5c4Pk7LR-1WFM8SYl0K39HqREafmn5FCa0vfwuKwdPh8SQSEM8jV1b69fDAFUy-0Zj3opnI95uFnJSPACsDQzeLQmVtRmUopVgfOeSwJ2pNX2Ah4E3lZuAhL--sr-9kPLXlGUkZRBsD4mI-XSCvl2Omhq6i3FHKUGTgOYKjcw684B8QJk4DWDj7MweF0XXr99DYYgk/ZX0oMExMs4vA9FEwNWwsUwVPxn8o-Evu/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple’s smart glasses</a>. I’m thinking about Apple’s next chapter as it gears up for its September hardware event and prepares for leadership changes. It's easy to feel bogged down in the minutiae of what’s going on across the AI industry. <br><br>When that happens, I recommend taking a reset. Maybe watch some sports? Or, hey, Love Island if that’s more your thing. <br><br><strong>In this edition: </strong><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" data-pasted="true">• </span>Apple’s biggest AI upgrades<br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" data-pasted="true">• </span>Translate in real time <br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" data-pasted="true">• </span>Find real music on YouTube</p> <p align="left" class="black" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; mso-text-raise: 3px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 24px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><strong>-Macy Meyer, CNET</strong></p> <!--[if gte mso 9]></div></v:textbox></v:roundrect> </v:group><![endif]--></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 24px 20px 12px;"> <p align="center" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; font-weight: 400; mso-text-raise: 3px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 12px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><i><strong style="color: #ca5fc0;">“</strong><a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/juwbA5bz0TKNoA-lRwS0jyO4mPHky-KyONAk68dwvmO2StB6picIraLqIta3_oa3A8FdvbGkCaIRbzxqUlr-nRbD-gqyh7AZqzn2uE4xSbt0UrM_42GEtKOSKMBgJQ-JLYKrIOd7RYoSi6nMQVtj9JCl7Km72MpduS7bZWbrh_Bo476VNTgN05zMz1sEWJHb9T4yjfFtgRL1KR6TrBNvFyvf-GpXpuBdzDF-stIP90cNMTe2GaHb8inqDSSoytPeT-f6ngKjUNpbT2faQNP2QoZfukvebQedcI6V0839hODwA3NcIIC6fannS66d-SjQbTGxOu7JcO3m4-cBdDqFFcTC_xuE4Z0wo6U5ShIe-Pd34ki7ncNpweI3pLZ_FafnraF5G6HUSdwVSOvY9IeqNsJdjvbSCzoey_PiUptxzyofC5Q50MsENC_S1OvFsh7C5aL0ESwKN4HUJosr67wI3Ww0fCGSFwetu2pgYvQMmC7P8_qDdZ23y72Y1vb2qk_q42nlWS3uA4bTYBiw2vEh6qLnLAcorQa_hgn0UE_QcwkUDh5rW__aTgFM6ubpnv7O47gBUGqw2vtILe52JvPyWrdDPjt96v4xnlsQN8nuKnK8NMA4KfcTKQxC3IvuzpT9arFEv78POf4TV4FRTZx-wgKXcs7dE-v4hOKujJL7I8nO3WdrbwymWpkSImM3KFIntRKLJdSJciEVf030n_aJkfp9LacGVjEzVVfzTN6g_c1P/aqNd5Fh88KwlhHoLxU1gAQnurBFJ3XE-/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The people closest to a technical breakthrough are rarely best positioned to see its consequences in the world.</a><strong style="color: #ca5fc0;">”</strong></i></p> <p align="center" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; 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text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Apple's Cautious AI Strategy Could Have Been Its Smartest Move</a></h3> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; mso-text-raise: 3px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 24px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">If you’ve been keeping up with AI news for a while now, you’ve likely heard someone say, “Apple is behind in the AI race,” or allude to Apple lagging behind competitors in AI innovation. Really, I think Apple’s cautious AI plan has been intentional. And most importantly, I think the company has positioned itself strategically to “win” in the long run. <br data-pasted="true"><br><a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/WzS-4EicSwDm9QAQYkS8a8ez9zEpkpV1_IIggC7ZnfCMxNV-yWHfVHEksVs_QymRSfUmBl-0yx8n4E6ybZm2ykmQnsAUDQW8URpNIqFfyHxvHWBud6NPmYu5VAL1Pw42E_pDxtIHs3ImUqkSp0AP5UUqev12RxtHRvz1hKbjBJEd1cYxb5WVY7PoxqzCRFFDXlAAX-POE1nOPGb1E3ZA_s86B_9fRHu3aUfN5Dh98X_oGhEZC0PYPzuuDSb5lrI-XNOfM3hgMgREcgk-RyiiRN1HKk3EVVCec1TutkbSPKd7EzOHRZwP0VHkMc4APjA2StFKoWbUl2xWd79STbUrmVuGI1bwcsseQGfJnNRsETypaKFbVCJiMewj6zTmPE1ghkp68olF5yC7ZagFlygwpstifu08GN2sd07_rpezEHTjC2_e-aSlX2BXcQyAnPv1-tMqOJyH0XwUIqm3-z5Ugju8sNSPvKvf2qrXNNBcNhCCrAxwUToPewzMyUM6yGUdTv3hPAXEAIBCMPWqVG5evdtlm6DDf_Cv15hJZiiSA8TMxRMlW6kmxqHRl5LiYryOQfb6sPig1nnLIe_FhHBD76krIKMhi_wz_-l9tbceR2geEhqGXsidEaFS0-Dy10lBHSIwBzvaoUNZ8jWjbyYQM6E/ukWe1gCLe3CMw5zDa8mYiQbl5qcYJTrB/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">After WWDC 26</a>, I wrote about how Apple’s understated AI strategy is probably ideal for the company in the long run. Rather than focusing on flashy onstage demos and aspirational marketing, Apple is making intentional decisions about its <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/NvWqEaMdRHbFVALzYA7V83e4T4BsWO1lbjxI5DyTTS2pyQCqcTgF5dldeYN2scgYxkVKW0oqCwG3eWoQ77tVumhr_WnYXJKrYezeqlN8XP8CGqwb1TeBmqce7YYXu1zoPXkF5H3faj6l8VQqVvb7ePR4rF-RPFVTPDJ_w-fxEwG34eJT-8OQaXt8gE692wMFHs4Tpm-munxOQtJD5_QEcv2PvmxnlcN_4UuqU8qCiNBRDaqY4Z7a_04r6ea16dJ1SIsh9Hlly5CSFNN_ILjSJN6cMV-jT_NzzQvPAVViQcM6HADbpXiQyzpDgl3ANJ9CF5AFi3kB4kv8wCqVr7Sf68EVyqthU7Q5srZ8piyaZZiSRix_q4_Pfz0R4SgAj94gDdyGJymvjisg4bkE-hnpeywJ2qSolxzETnPnQJXW_F0e62CHvYj5rB4B6n-4BD18mgKZi4PJ0VMDqZ2NnLjtcmOMYwquZYQAjYwQDQONE1MXLLujpnqMID2l5k4nzAwQuiLNV8URIA_sQq-1NETqBhUf8LK16xDCJ9w-mutaDiozkR84L9-HiN0sHWkds-cf_KiNw3Lf9U-IJjt-GJQKiWrRW1lUJsum2F_72AQOaP7sxEf39Vka0wezfjI1035zVkvQ3LzaS1r5WScHdKQnCCumRYxQ5i7oKZ_peIcA0r7Ip-NjlCd7Bvmtde2JIvEhW1Mz2G4DQ9IcPVX4DnvQSXzHQKXRJjSARXSJctIm7lW3COXU27G2yonAd67eHkpFJYcSeUU/olak5mCIHHPpS3cPBp74yr1ufVYPF7Xl/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI features</a>. <br><br>By playing coy with AI and avoiding the hemorrhage of hundreds of billions of dollars into the technology, Apple is uniquely positioned to survive if -- or when -- the AI bubble pops. <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/kq3xrcIl-BcSwj2PB16dcjiwTN6jn6eKJ1QWDmLpSr3a609UaoQW7_hGIqEyyQvDB73xfZFp7_crJv1EOoUGhWUVDY0TUB5-dem1_cOS9ZdGbLfpIg-Od7s1zwr3xUdHRrO7SVQp6mpfnkfwZNtfyuQmRnafoMqGWlfrd7Mg2nMvWZU1Wduba6DWI-Bu49B1IQDhPGAydNkCOaxfMQvoPgtLiyOD-jdIL9XWMUF9PgTc2xAtrIFdsEXzM-c3I66KUac_RQV5KCWziwu9NpbOyicWcVQIGQgIaONU0YNkiYDWIHEsx8l-1is8gegLh_4-fECq7ufuD_BN4eQfeJSXN9GhkionnhOjZ_xfKbmrLK_ViU3U_9OlsNm-sW0YwSQph573cdQKY0vT2-Wudg6uTgymdSqJcVoLAXa54FCJ_W_2Lo39XE5qeKOubASMxMY4ek1xBC8y9csT5JV1KyK5v_jqUQ5AsZRpQdYo7oCa10bOpM6UObvGxuDTg_GF3uaW3fvqZ_dfnQ9r3sevpY80IfJ5dAG6XCQj5LoSDCvqM4YXdLJVp-DlDbyKevIaIaOi9op2z8StGditD8MLHliA_I_Sq3JkRzgiXALCaH5Tej3qeFPQinMpQDipLf0UzmGHXllrDVmcD9akjIl9nQxm-jv13RsfI-RwC0XBxEPa31PJoZ8ScH8mOsAlfA2eyWCSInr6wv3NEb1gcQlRjmKS8zIaVQ/gtjdDtu8zmxnsnHYbm1vKlwCJgt5fhDf/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here’s a full rundown of why I think Apple’s AI strategy is the right one</a>. </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#f2f2fd" id="cnetTopStories" style="padding: 20px 0 0;"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" role="none" style="width:640px;"><tr><td><![endif]--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%; max-width: 638px; background-color: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); mso-border-alt: 1px solid #e9e9f3;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 30px 20px 6px;"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" role="none" style="width:580px;"><tr><td><![endif]--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%; max-width: 580px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 0 0 15px;"> <h2 align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 600; mso-text-raise: 1px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-transform: uppercase;">TOP STORIES</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; mso-text-raise: 3px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 24px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">AI moves fast -- it can be hard to stay in the know. 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text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">The EU Blocks Siri</a></h3> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #ff5d53; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><i>PCMag</i></p> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">A European Commission spokesperson suggests Apple is <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/3amHrnxBFA4S1eJZL3dQyYCwwkVargvIJKAnkbIkvELs1iacr2_vRqt9afXXpgLrw1Z5ARpQcUH1glPw7nxzPAMX88qZKPNizv3i0RCZ-bkHM6uu3qI5xIexWKxQJ57n0dmWARnA2jb_HY98-FNM541TQx6ImGAffzWT0BgGunmcjA3O2xI1SvUJRNLYN1V-xCUkrua5z-OSCd4PoXtpJ_ZmWA2v6Rq8C46PA6JLxfQtwoH3t8QgJNBhaLsAi1Co56BPhu7qHFu5kENOx5mbIm_-__FxJU0Q69WJovwfI54il7lneQ_Jjx-B5mwgu7wUerAWKjHQap5XS3phy74pcS87n4jIVaqctGib7ZL44T-naYcJaVaIYNSLfV39r2vTBXQnXzfIJ5s2awAW_yP2n-7jYoRn_b00b8rfGMamsLhlsuoQaLntLgQAQee3cK5Hulwl1bxgzhBMjYlZFp6I7j-9KMemBog2vJ_iJw8_E5PWVHr2lZFvKjtJgOes6cUQUjShA-yfNidRujSxbvKwDntDw-Wxv8_l-0xhHGKROLf1w-G-jdtnyEd93muKLxq_ZJPVN9cR7D1QZVmgbDdZVSMJ4UXjdBev6XiTLgPpRQwzsX5kjxRzN3cqQrlwDjTtYD6MVCQTdZoJiovGCI3XW3CnV2ij6iSVfxjtapaVjgczM3ugDB36rVfvRKUXRyWNDv9QOBHx_XrWqj3bQE9a7hmDWa1lloTCkTfApYXCqnANGsR5fQNq0CVJznIG/dxtPayh734bTAk7QMmztYT-MPnR98WXH/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">not following rules</a> meant to keep Siri AI in check. </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" style="width: 15px; 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But here’s <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/FI31ZuJiTLl5eeBXFeMVBKrme1fKlYpZPGv0xtKFNwN3XHKUdae_Hw3B-fYxwsRorvYYmRqywbNlrvtUc8dS8ivgDPGzKFr_FIV0VZkL_HiM0jtKMaJ8qncpHW-1wglqRQI-Nn6nJ1aa9zUwx7sRKEMP8i_eispciVVLZCNCfs_XgYvopSw9cNbkLAU77X09Egpms8GYa9evPI0tqrvhvG6KsQSqIuI5Uzvmg2utO2w1Y3OcqKMhGFV-rIF2c46Ks4t3jH7dYaG7g2jwOT1CEkU_tWfyx-VnAt9M-I72XKF5Y2GgfjD8PX9pVxsIpnpRoxHlziOYjH44EypAjH_KSgZLxEKVu_dOYswXfhkpmOmT_im74auTW9SxY8-HBTegfg7wK1iXNkU1zok2BbQUZxwtlJmZlskeKvf7bK38-amX2pfQDCe8SiEfwKFu34Oz4WGaXimccaSOqktHvheFFeGxQiGhYbykaUo9ikVtKcXmDSZ7lVfrOMIlH285Rtqt9GWYjavKWzyF3E2E2xJ1Y3FFUXCuE6ak8mBdUACpcDgp-Wpika4lmxc75fI7P2LpZD6SPBSC9YRpLqlYAaAa48eDrQz5MhM6VvnGD5Xoj8ckNk99beODefUR2e2a0k6bS6X-6sVjJaj-V4ONWlgfLirEPU5NFFN8x0-HCiU2iBU7HF1yEKUjZIVvC27OeZcay3RhHEpDD8g/PjQN8FEJ9F8Ux0uEBMBGzA94YsZItcTy/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how you can use ChatGPT</a> to write software that safely edits documents. </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" style="width: 15px; padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top" aria-hidden="true"> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">●</p> </td> <td align="left" style="padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top"> <h3 align="left" class="black" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/AfeD74Cxh_m5h6vvlSfhTGz4TjOqlJufuY-y4-9Cn8C7Yr52jjM81Hrthkw0uP39LXxy5u8UhEVZVn849AKx4HlRxECbbW1u9k0reko4Iv3Y0X5SKLlgPbNDw2Nq3LNXAEmpIdmlOfXSqve3odfDpGDNkJBpiv4-Y6sOONBokDm1y-N0R9q4Y6JDZTtYAFfST0endSGQ0SJcIbYcaq_FV3_dV1JVy98FDaRYUzGW2B_jnaqQJ6NUI3zA95Mx1Pt6g5fe6WhsJpeWD-uZqN8kb8k19lAHf5H8-qoPYlXDx412_y90a6fudvsPg_c7ImSmENVgmGPYIaAQbJsSIfT9FCqUdmOYTWSCGuLq746e8Ji4hXXKiKbHRtWrD5ogKSzqvTb9Zsd-1MwffTPkefKFVV1-3GhRiUmheRHqa6--X90CLSPeiOljF5UDfNRbJb5fVP_IcJ8t8BEwKdgfMgFvoz8sq_3DLTl8et4v-8MbdP10r8KlWxZabMcScL-bCBXEcdEwn8wGsmtbadiI7XreRSZsCLbN3kLoaAvNBJec0dFDYoNwBKYnvSOtwg8QyhupSCgZ-bwcFSNxz0oAR-6vKOMjrXkcrBzDTE6iaDOFRfUjtIOpFAA799QHSUF8p64GuzuvPSXqN9c1uUroidDtK7Sj8mWS1gDo_f5tmQ/pmpvvY7lUhB4aNCxWOccZWmqHW-R6CZg/21" rel="noopener" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Can You Spot AI Ads?</a></h3> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #ff5d53; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><i>Mashable</i></p> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Several AI-generated ads <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/n5CB3ket4dH4tcGxHKbs61zlAXwTE3GeJSfWk4eo-JeGwiLrTNqU-BNkeCwXwQmNFXNHt6xcKNqbLJzxk9NvbuYh6_Wi-iVD5UbZiGYrijo263ONUS1ziBcEYoh30I3ywYSUZ0-HXHs9cxNlw-ZUwEhpbg2s_M9NQmcGYPxlNjrhqpkcTRvAvuOaOMdQGJFqCzyxQckR056ivoiYRjQCKsz6tGi2WXp3dg1v9M0pcxFuI2NwMMuXPdXOgdp7tWHu9re3oHXp6bgNgr82sSezeqqjYewfOYKFhUwsB8BWAF9XU9PhBBBrkh0Dcv292LWvwKPrMDm5DmWZfZv-Rf1m8srKK9W3jr5fZbWoapIjezVtSVJUSXwvFTagz1Qut2G5fXr4HxuT-OVxLdKvXZI5zGGqb8uow5leytRo3nsn8HLwQO-0MJG7j6aByjFLGN1CG64RbwGXem21kWRLD2wDj0qVqfyIxtD_44hVK6Mqd8aNEB3RJPJMmzx2M-MEui2CKeeLwMn3gVgn1nhtVo5pdXw8co8KWK9rPj0TQaVTDzqsWgcD9YJkV_Ymg1rHFfhQCycp0Wvws122AhCH7NHHMQ8hK2gueFLa31AAsnnNB7g9QvBOj619b3YRW3VqVTh0hIXJRcoyKvzX7W2x6EQaNCDeP2uO6L6quaVGdQ/Iq2-0IN8Ob6PFFiapRXvIa7ApaoSm4zM/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">just won awards</a>. Can you tell the difference between what’s real and what’s AI?</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" style="width: 15px; padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top" aria-hidden="true"> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">●</p> </td> <td align="left" style="padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top"> <h3 align="left" class="black" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/vFEiqes5JslieUdNoXF4qomuUT1wZ0xRbU5EfGkOD0yM7IfLak96gxweap_3eIkgvE8jBcko94MKFQG7AyYlaIWfKYNA_gHZC4ulhB9NMzf_0Q76duRdDrI8lp1qShHN3VBW5uDoGNDr1ZG4mctLVjXhf9kP7_oHDaRT7B88IkVsoYUhFFHxtqwBIUyhtBPY5bkmU-6oe3gjSagw43-G1-tAauleh6UoezS-Y1FIzexhsJmrQz3Moxk3ef_cetkA2X6KaCh03pC-GY4cl2ZjYYL20FLLRETEKvuOZEgXNXnCqukUIj762EGsVLYttoHa7iUZvB7UtfcbqgBJZTYYA9ykbE13ark7p3IfUKMER7Jy1Al4PWBKeMhvI94hEhaAWIKyyZ9zgCrgaiCEUiJc0ohfpGT4YM4qE7QylRG4kIBHzmpxWyRtQzBKmiESkeGkKuNcKhgUg2i1u8te2Xx4r__BLMI0sLVvypkoTeRlqDRZP8sVYSRs_tYLX4wxA6T56T4JA3ZsiF7Hanqei5imMzwvcv1xXUlSmWk-_qTiRaiyvHRIjA9-IKwgmg3MNVfdDFvricyvgVGXwc9veNCb8d-kpI98t8zwMT356QRmOmx3N3jZwBwx-H8RiBJoDdTXGdYshX97Rp-6kUqnek6_RKSOcQm9Pm-jvqslc6rZJsbPkz159O2LJa48ho-ztT4g6iPyXbFZnRf78u82RcspFflm3mdHkPz-4Ow/3tcWj4OA-yzteJL9nvKr1fUS3S5RFxsR/21" rel="noopener" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Save on Google AI</a></h3> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #ff5d53; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><i>ZDNET</i></p> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">One expert just saved $180 by whittling down her Google AI subscriptions -- without losing much-needed storage. <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/VkNhV3f2coyIlcjWefB8Y_pU5q1siIeDecnShZoy9c0_hkb7lWQbFfrG8DIVrCfgNrrr7Ov_L4Dvdv2fOCLoLK0wARmJ_LtNzsb-YFuHf5eW-8KT1sFoj5SL95xmD15D-Nw7d14trhb3lBOK8lEtGwjUKnoHsc3xvPVHFvpxd5jgNMRV0GxhPWKviGUEwF1dZ7HyuAu4rSVemruozB-ennhCRX5GA3MZLjEGTkh5QneW47U9kIRTLYGKfpeEfL4qUAQhyIQZx_1hJhsrtotyyvmksy_y1ZodwBvMMAVtZmK1bevHGTgSgapHF5hSEwq-wvtFOMPPmFA7s99_O97nSRkAFHBm7RpJ0bAiGdA7yFDTbSGJK4UMLmWKoyxQ_1DyO57I0RTjJ0ysqRU-q4VJHZCXYUNU_NlanIfycvfXaIRfdfsBJIqZfUa9uNhRYfoSRJgEwylWoqYpx3-8WN7wVZCKxvOmHrwu2c6zbZxRnv75VYQHD-L1XtSjh2xhwLJj0gPTcgfpB452Fra5XM_XcGQ34lEvy9Wx2XPOQ0PI52swJzLMTSxM-AssmZG8TUC1lxpHloXxz_uE0liD3r268YeBZ7QGGjX22Ko0a5ZDqOhF6q9vVbn9NLHSNTTxlmefxE3-X1FBUBgKnWXtSWWVOPRWqiXbMIvtDQX39fW_UEww8Kr3WgVzmUkYGLzRktSF3kbP76xQmauXv7kNbjzgaPjQ-_iWO0kbXE4/_RLtLjygloo5uBtPuCZX1Aa0Cyht2Qbg/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here’s how</a>. </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#f2f2fd" id="cnetExpert" style="padding: 20px 0 0;"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" role="none" style="width:640px;"><tr><td><![endif]--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%; 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text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">WWDC 2026: Apple's 7 Biggest AI Upgrades, Ranked</a></h3> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; mso-text-raise: 3px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 24px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Apple released a slew of new features and services during its <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/fw_8pjHupQNKdmyEtU6rhA70gMAboaWLywXy3iAH5gwEGIoMIzhjIUwI5aXhgDapAEsFeNKU1Tr1nUPdgbh0w63Cs402ORfMgXD-VP8os4eakezImyEWg9V5Bqk1Iod3dKenx3cFAheDttWjQgHObza9mzEv3ARXlqXfx4dKvb_Tnqyzlo7r6wL-80eds_--Y7m_6eoEH3enHkHsVlivhxRaEG9tl2Mxbw8w3rBfhsyTx_7-2qCF-spqeUeB8VyEYMRzBSlzNXGtgEU9lnUgBWdxQr_RfRKokB9TcIq_kcF21gw5Kf8l1q1pZYS-xmNQrcaNNOvagAKMe57OOk4Bb_AivkdcvwaEtLChwfpRWeikmtfMm_srq0N1ak_eV1IvNPeWWAP4t0Diz3TddIxDazCcAG0GrZLTk2h8TYPmtnz6rGHU2nCPwVuY8L2PhNpcnxYKf9MCxjbDrnXWh-bVs-9NiSBFxH0bSZmAdElahpv4_xZiPbXqIBROpmzYaeo9XQAEnSKn3t6s9fBf9AeriGNQkooQbCy8wRqB3zwsSN1qNGtarV-7Al-Safx7STNo-yCmTLLuaRhD9zYNqIMwtkfw7FWGnUGHPaQ_Om-rzq_fgcMJsLVNOP3AcgmRXUE9ydbUpW6hOfbpQ-6PHVwSvpkFHCXaN13BUx8zmwdcvGyO0Fof8g9MDN5d_yp7Y6nwAuMGVAFuGAOJ7LGZenBnRTgNtIAmLYHteWiK1Q/VwF3vSqnSep-JGEaLLDyHfy1c-9hYhiN/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WWDC 2026 event </a>on Monday. So, you may be wondering: what are the best AI upgrades from the list?<br data-pasted="true"><br>PCMag writer Ruben Circelli <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/FYae1LBdKwBVQFZhWC2p0fpgE0ZklkIzp8GPybuXWF0Y4WTjAL80mr7M5AOKO0UGpj4DMkZYRfXi4Z-qNo_wWPi-Ar7J4aw7K-X6p4O6fH_P9ZYAkc0xhnav6ujoL8rFZjTFjjvwq7lwnLG5FAThNZrr4BzRQ3AKzCUPCh4R5rXa42Mq2pw4BOFngUUMwmneOSFKvPcIgYXfJ5tYsDex7gosJqAVLrjMmzzFjC6tuLyfr8Zg3wWEKp2SrsfApSJykd3rgBntb-PtfPWJZHMSIStVw5_47n2TrbnSFsPJ9XijWnQsravHJ_PAWfCrYzffp-sTS8cRK6GHUNbRWkcF14rAk45ZCEsGl2g7C455-9RqCm5-3Jwuu2ZTLCrx7tzxHFW1ymu6nmEacIt8oqE_a5wJJctKEeUql7pE-Ke5S4hoFRwmRHMQoWG0x6-GBRXsKsw5deeSHNTYcU_TYtFI9THII16KxlBtiC4K9avZqWcao0Atwx2Eh8CQ70NFyVPRKPgTpnIs93RXjHAgrRxr8h8qbfMjlSkezC9SuSEneqlqyVPtyIoPgQ6H5wzroyFJ3L6F9hcAxu3fdI_GTUXMYskWS13mRNH-BdK85lkFOT1D3Z3h_x22KKTc0CEPKbdkgDbqITTsqWvonMbIE06uzkn0GFScMj8DpQK8Ljh8AHy_eAUexnk/e3flGfTFRZTzZuK0cxxUsmXnJKzROw32/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ranked Apple’s seven biggest AI upgrades</a>, weighing which features actually move the needle and which are mostly marketing polish. Ruben analyzes upcoming upgrades to system-wide intelligence, creativity features, privacy and beyond to determine the overall impact, usability and <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/kry69oG1-SMuMvhoT0p2-m5AlsKTkly-XR4yPhmgyU4KzqQ_iBZbxDaYqO3r7Pbhzd2n3HSNwUnv5Ku63iiYyTjOnSi5RkTZfHT06Qsezjf73K5OeACrdc3b1aiTyGM_qwf0wx0pNFuBVNS981wn3F9iSFcbfRzalCokjKvBdO5_XQgetLjpO__kyU0OxNyLIP8RLOvHvE7FHspvk8CiUMto6wbPN7qUX6_MGKpSpgZzUM9xMSVLY8hpZY57qHfns89A3RWzwmbMqsDNBezkRAceHrxgFnMKKzsxvPwnvqxICP-Q9wmnywOPYZgx6948UcdQfdSj-X_TwU96PbYvBbSRt8payq2y7WV-DucSzeCVZBNrSglbgKjmHsbMd7EjTuB1BzlTH5MHENlyC8z4BdNSbThJQJVeHqNhrugdpjyEBrkvtLt5kslu_e6c_T1UtsY-ZkFDOb4TLP55TsO9b5tzMlPCxFGk6NcqQrLVFN6AMs2BgNZLBZOZfDc-pkazZqiDgkKOcbgaAhvA4ifjgLqcE8MfpG7SxiDmQLfZJSB5kMZDqAOk0YasPgSG7sPMCGAu7e2da5KcCw8B1M9W8wXAOAYZW2d25l9td2cnwQNGIPbiD24610a53tcUvpWkxqv9_dQIxDtIBMyHGlHLjeENgkCOBE23aSLxrMOZeP6m3SkskN1_TrCgsFueWYODuFXpqpj73IWiKDfBFO-NoT6LyfW7BILQMpk/JquR_mWG1ZATa0i70aCuPEGjzwl6GYpr/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wider ecosystem fit</a> of these new features. <br><br>Ruben notes Apple’s push to balance powerful generative features with privacy safeguards. And he questions which AI additions will change our everyday workflows versus those that are merely nice-to-haves. <br><br><br></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#f2f2fd" id="cnetDive" style="padding: 20px 0 0;"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" role="none" style="width:640px;"><tr><td><![endif]--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%; max-width: 638px; background-color: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); mso-border-alt: 1px solid #e9e9f3;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 30px 20px 6px;"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" role="none" style="width:580px;"><tr><td><![endif]--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%; max-width: 580px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 0 0 15px;"> <h2 align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 600; mso-text-raise: 1px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-transform: uppercase;">DIVE DEEP</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; mso-text-raise: 3px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 24px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Learn more about new AI innovations coming to Apple, orbiting data centers and how AI can help us better understand violence. </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" style="width: 15px; padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top" aria-hidden="true"> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">●</p> </td> <td align="left" style="padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top"> <h3 align="left" class="black" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/6bqhPzAbUzghZYreh3qPAwmPNE8LfAEDa34HpFPfiunnxhaD8qwyBzsfh0fP02mE7MNcLDIGM7uyMA1m5RHq3_9repPOpwT4olxtIym1Eyy57CBkSpBI8AOIpKbjTuAsCt0GDpCK4kEfn1TlbBfpzSfm8nmbTVJEXvQGWjv_g22PHtMz4kRvseH-a_ou1VCd9Y_6wvSayroECoYP_JEtbd_ZcWb2sBvokVuYnwL56o5UVdaocCZkhNGn1X51J1Av-N5v5gEi6FwTlGqml-Tx9a320yWV0QdRIb2sEHaVQmeHNIlKcGz3JnLMJPbTp1SKqIX6Wr8hNDMuZON74JVbv9nl5s3L-3IXjGybBjZqaUmSrTtAtKncvZBkWAjRRoLt4xTJ2qmNjijl0xEwUup3cEEwX5nw9owmveJ5GoQK6RxDDgwrP1IKUwXiPgzjxJYRyOVBCBfN19L0dmzQyt-n48N_68jU8xYzjeaQvnHhOX4YTejTmYC7cFTxZvTdfwrr_kZ5MkOfBYvMnCNjvC-US8QHq9ipc2poUiRtckV02RySC43j8__KvVHVJA4umc-O6j32hp8f__XV7Uwx_sWC1O15rqrkoUOCMyx4wZrniVS3Uu1_q27Az6ELJ6TqklrE3lfCEV6vyehom3wfVZE5Y7IlQWesM7BM_JIe6tey6yv44Se_snPXuqkq3bv8yF6tEtyX9QzA33STc7BXbHLtgSz0gSsZ53mq8i0yh8MlMQ0Xb__2KPQQ7aEk5LCZ00A-8-bxrPPPGTU30s1-NL3HC4tOx4qPrHtxDvMEoH90WDzzj7DPlInCznSIc1o/BdZasdowq7ptN_vldb6x9P0nYLkUEL3C/21" rel="noopener" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Most Exciting Apple AI Features</a></h3> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #ff5d53; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><i>CNET</i></p> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">While Siri’s major AI upgrade is the biggest headline of WWDC 2026, there are more <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/WjviZPw24LKmQOwSS_iDaNsoIsPUwr1U4CKrNSd9R0aMcdfiWFjL3NABdtn6KtGb-mFJ_9Cqm_Q1wacFmMxkSPPJMKprwgbEZ5ZRbc5Px66FDsOkStiwm_nNji-F4yGdFBUUT_-vRgzeOf8Gmv5TaNZmJt9aGTmoUPuVuhaZ3-PAs493JqyIM98I8rjJ71OixV_Wn-Fk2m-AdkIZLsLzOiPArMV_foPR410zZz37Nwm20LJz5eTkvLxg5uzC4i3tmNIO0-slLpid9hWscLnQL6zj8gb1aasEY60w2__8Rok9GRK5zMCqsOdTW0uQfbhUoVYTT7AUWpRwgpGjAc24oKnwyyEINHHpmnOIjDysaL42hqkSK8srZ0iXpm9hatNzydFqG94y_iaJMQ9XtUO8d5dQ5CoxTOifGbnObLaW57mM6GDoqrydNhba1-1cVgrE54a2IA9aVKWKTf2pcqlFango-IzFUMWp8XyclwqIBP9qjIUql_JlmXswOsXKwmHwIIvl7cDEWaOKPB1_kVe1mTkJ_Y56q5htyvnYExHt8brmxZZOm9t8yG4i-wFlWYj5Yj0VksQJcDDgcAw37Qnk4mfqEAaJD7WN3_IT8aATycpcnAj42KFbt9eo9bbkoSfx78aKbjD-2kbybdNBGAMotHkpVKJnE9BzmU0kPJ4hnplSDCWTMMfyeDxpfMz_D9DhSEIU0kJvt9QaUKlmUh4FVFVOkwCJEI7srjZHK4juFewc6VvSNAhw_OVBoCfh4sErYz_1Zx4NKZY0YgWj2YJiJo8kzZJypt5qJIDyq7x_-M4RQFd4KeIxV6lpTAI/k1RVOwv0_91npofC-DgycungEv847BId/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new AI capabilities to explore</a>. </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" style="width: 15px; padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top" aria-hidden="true"> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">●</p> </td> <td align="left" style="padding: 0 0 19px;" valign="top"> <h3 align="left" class="black" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/QFF4Hz7oF27UAtltNSYXuYetDVGQCTOfyHoEe4qHH9UV_zWny1jU_zjgKCqNOo1aqiPHPmV7J1-D3iLtL3DziggX8bAbHZ1TKTm2nBwmeq-lgALlvV8pMTAh8g0ZLRIGfd7s5AT5SSKaJrDTiLLsUqWXxvSXPhsfyU2uA_fPudgtDd-txGSbYG9BnwNYP3UwS4_DkG0zmJG2YYQz9Jw0ntIiN7YCjoVLRRRO2Bp7F5I1BKg1OTszikfVHnaw4b7yoBLLUdUVfwHkXKcUfKkK8nQ_2I25ZXnSpx6gEakPoW5ECZcnNBaib8Nmft8xGlJyP4X5eSMUpsN58wz1cjleSC2hqXp3ev8SQ8u3YgljW8D0265SRAz7eQdoJaHoX5qGDlM4dSh0D7nWP_yzbkuNkjfRYzgQXx-lHpcbyu6Oj368VFA7hiwrwCRP20VOf1wBj0AtWBzZZAQofivxwd1EOaK297bfEt5zUe3pUOWLdYwJHh58i9ApCG3sP9GhULzIkebS6juKs-BLUPED4vy3UB-IVRu4riAMNr_AcKRHBE5KewUF0F_3yqBZfzl7HGH8twkcyj9FJcw-riAe614C_lvTYfo4bTJwTFR62FOPEgrVxkvN2KUlvaZO8HVtlMNmPgZhUkgOmUuL3fNZgcPVg11CuVD2u762FpUZ33ojwhfc6pnqs4G_-GFmWfti5oB-chbnsD1phaIs55fgQ8dPAYzcNTgvB6tdvGthHMk-LpWlZA/QHn1RJ1xmftJtme-Pn9PCrvGaVitmwuY/21" rel="noopener" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Flagging Risk of Violence</a></h3> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #ff5d53; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><i>ZDNET</i></p> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Researchers at MIT and Mass General Brigham <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/uWoGU4QzunQ5GSmIlusECb5Yl6TvKjRiGC1SkbzoVfW-upDqh1yBRecUL9u5SKwkYa8bGNR99Rgt5sfsK2uK9bjpOTH8DL1ouE8ODsFogwvj7gCvuy9DINWePMarrRnYu5LhhFIpp6r4Z4sa2N5IsMOV8OiDxR2gUy1wwQuNO2xliTKkuLn9TFK6IMtuFHpcMZvelEVOOQdvrm0oytUF2bVOqy898cPSUzqOzV0jdzTiuF8TrAlmxracrdwJQBoqhg8CSkE8I0Kqx8nsPDRE7fz9o7uhF4GOd8JbIIcpD80-zPfcITHSZwsuusTL0QMRbBTWBA6InOWTCePuIxKv_1lkpzp0RVQpAAqq3Z69yeTbZI9iGbGLk0QG0A6pOIa5giAWVFFwP88FfGZOGrXB-Vr2e6srGzCusypY7iRIHs_ES-1XVYP3sNL59FFZGgYaAGl-sybEZWkpJd-IZcbHlvlAmwhCWaK9fydGxx6wHvkLzPHPmw-0mII3UH5Tgggmw070kE5fpnxDC8jMn9EVKktMD1LW-7TEnLfcUdYSAHorN30E1h4f3dOlylo89GGFn17ZJTMiEOYiFkUJwAaOMA1cTQPbRWOa2LGka3ww4HcSraNMGf5SCreE2t4s9YfRD2_tnkNcMeEFZtQWtsQD1qrta-UF42hremtSJIITZGJMx0AfKkwC3rW_Z4Xp6_84spIC_3tQ66CrTEfRrIiXEAB26C1IXdktjZDQWnMWn2ufgQ/asOx-upI7Vor6UIKyOYTIjstIyyroiel/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">have built an AI model</a> that can identify potential victims of intimate partner violence based on medical records.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" style="width: 15px; 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text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Liquid Cooling Without Water</a></h3> <p align="left" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #ff5d53; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><i>PCMag</i></p> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 5px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">SpaceX's orbiting data centers will likely use ammonia rather than water for cooling, <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/n52eA5yJcGWjlj7WwjHcEPTJdBaPtt5ebfvPIoUvda5nuTzIVKvjnZGr8U6FU0aIoMk7krZjxoLdy4JAWBue5KjEZaoN3QQaJxKJht_-Ea4XYi5LDX2AlLqlV5yWS8UiWuPhHkr4pjAN6Q4kQM7p5XpZKnIdhYeRiljnG0eUx3ATqB6VfKFY8bUMCogH5fOLYQBfetU2Vy7UAiDVE9AJSp1O2jYezw-gFJ-edooT8hle6QaeIDreB8o-ziXRZnE2LYaBSYBva6g-2hdUSbHIDAkgN6-IGVAcCm9Ijfc6hTaUyPP5BPkbIfT4O6qzAKQpoGV65xl_a6tObGaHm5w8eq6oBJL8sXI8JJ2qQoPcNA0kP_LWOoMNJte2xw6j8797Q3_9rn3hlFU50RYrAFNDwl4Qyy2kVqEMgVmnHHpxAqbI-FQsvw0Mxl4lpcFjULZUsOU1vLHtl6ABIGZD4O_ksz6YjUXjTdcUZLqs_sLRM4F_c_uUDPfU54mYVVo-eNF6_z8e0gpOqGjzv-bgVLwzCbqC2c2S_3741Hi-Dy7q3UWBePrjYkD5aiSUrtIMnpT9L1Hvbaui_vNAsxgetJk2R4aieDm6glSi25SHkqN9uMwuyh_lkMUhaZWuk5nI09_5MPl_2auGGTF3PGq6aoypvjGf3bwTTZvy_7J64XjrKWrjjTOzbzs31uG-AB2PIR1mJcc87Czm6Oate32546nhAzRe9Itd4IznBN0ZacC8UJG54Kx0GJiBWNhQF25Njq46TBI/_lOYp_yXuJBsWKnW7aRk4VrdaaQ2ryDR/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">according to an expert</a>.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#f2f2fd" id="cnetCulture" style="padding: 20px 0 0;"><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" role="none" style="width:640px;"><tr><td><![endif]--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="none" style="width: 100%; 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text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">I Figured Out How to Find Real Music Channels on YouTube Amid the AI Slop</a></h3> <p align="left" class="violet" style="font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; mso-text-raise: 3px; color: #000000; margin: 0 0 24px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">YouTube’s lo-fi and “study” playlists are increasingly flooded with <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/K0u9Arb8j3U9Jss6PRKdUKhTOvu9bzEFUVQ7nbuQN5k3IQjjXFK-U_nb_MGHQC3Hwv-yJtiS2RE6nW5JSnBG2-axwOZVjxxHErcsv1EEFtuWhNRj6BYv58IPuVUYLq5c0c6KyJWW9JoouXMVNM6Gnt0piJ4SUHGBBL8k8GCRIwpEpaoR9UTLPeu4yxZxaKQ4ITmWLeKBOVB1ZpMYvH4aTNxoP-p21rpboge0rg4M2Md-qc-9wWsO7yt6fFBfxkYGToD45XVlHMPBPTG9XwaQYDJb6PU0RcOFXj-nJ_YG2cKYgEPTJOnTobU9KDRei5ZOc5LYrsZLytjQmDeKFbosg7UnI10m8-OXSE18PQYVMavJsJkskzG3eTGsfIi3mc8WcLoChiIyPDRed9O4kKbnzisq6JoEKqFZSBWRnrWUg6OHYbHgf8Ycd7EiEXXxDlkGZt8ubRfh7c5H4-jB1aZsBD6C-kT0Erna6FmV0bIODKfO19o92yXVEFo3_gd-lbK_Dr_iud7AwFxvX9BpX0PGrGP_CVr9zaTVXC-L98ePMSjHnIGNwLmRjwcZaUcc4nd1NVpnkiTDMYPtKRWnrGzhXkLlc69kLdEdaZd5AEUjxhDP34sE-9IixUVjDvh5M6CfEo8W3_FhRuNmP7Blz6r7XqGEqbxKTnucePtL8AqJ9AjuC30-P1s8wfNOvfGO9IiPscONSaZzthbXI29zQ5y-k9MxdsRf2iwhUAMsJug8aWdIq2JsdbD66h1yvfUryI8p-zknhC6y56y_eJZWhw0/B2CKHPLA_HIxgimozOCrfXVKFE60_ura/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI-generated</a> tracks and thumbnails. The platform is becoming so saturated with AI content that it’s starting to make me wonder how to find human-made music.<br data-pasted="true"><br>Luckily, Lifehacker’s David Nield has <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/aC_YibX-qBYfktngXcYG8YQKG23tfAZ8DGG0m_KL4hoUUqau1DB3AmfFZacbgMiKFh4LIrp0R4Q5q8nHawios52VJKDXe_IhHGg4u6DdsPk0jv2cZ2NYYpxuGbXW__13SWXnyg8cKyt6zIWBIWvstLJXg76IhUmF7Cea1crvIo1TidHl8Ah86-H878NpGbT7txXraAPUpDmCEMBuRqO461Ul9Qawv9pl7dQ0HBnevkuI7RnvmrJ2LcUj1i1GlW1wIDq1yRCiO09VLKb7hHAGwW0qTG28uTficccjs4Uh2CSPL-HC_ugUEywHHr3gAt0YEt6Imq_3j4OMQjf2BJzonnGXuJov2jf2ZNPppAX82uR8wTX5bj_kU6iES_675shaKQAMxYj_X4LSi9t65wP81gKffs6EbnyXyj2zv4p7gjDxJu8KiVlV-BqP7HcYdjRpvxA15iJzPllxM3ik3JRvauY158wOrdp8fb_kMn4DgtGaf_hanfXiaHSFBI3nfwJyZVEi_oMex51CuJGjQy3vOVCpZsCLObkgM6T64-PiW_JY8q_OpI7UHbuRih8pduCfAwZ8zu9TtcKWPkLbwCnTbBsarlSvCjnkhIHrnPTDBRPmNafrOCDx-Br_wjPD-pqJFpx8wwaeikJM4GwlbMF0vvHHEEdv6-daOXu0kU3ohjnmC6TXzHyYJm8Sx1Kw2vF91I-nS1JAOd1HBBPvvQNFdBzZ8sgkxKw4SadWAuaYAfo0fNy7VrfCVHYXnKVLlSS3p2DgEa6bSCPW32CUggxVtT4-6q-Lhjfd/-NGg0ddP2YBPP7mlldNW9UppNRXPAP2s/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">developed a simple vetting routine</a> to avoid the AI. David looks for clear artist credits, consistent channel libraries, verified or established creators, handcrafted artwork and community-curated playlists as signals that music hasn’t been generated with AI. And he recommends avoiding anonymous uploads with generic metadata and repetitive, machine-like audio. <br><br>David reminds us that the shift on YouTube <a href="https://links.email.cnet.com/s/c/sYlbOTVlq_7k6CHnHaf68dbgaVBoUcMdODCirCuFM4020gTpEXuu3JpoVyxRShEmXuT17PEVVFPxktrZYy1FzIA-C6V4mrkY7EzTKOEw_TwLK6VBFFV1Veq8kZiJvbtbhJm3ZqiAAGpdDY6hg9LJtkDoQAUzxwyWATGLs-yjXjrxMEilyfr9BOVUvx_K1gZK4z3FSnPYYgzE2H0sM41iFn3ODBx81OTeW87u9B4i0wz5q8RXMLAx_V5tLtV0DlKddHsBV-QCRm5ZJxJZYc6-rbDcJEILyXrM4CzGMBbcDQ1OkO1gI-mNPjTYaD_37S9WyJ3MjqiZNyLx6MUWC4fsbdhNKqeteKeXf8pa6W4M4bsDmaqrckkULjdnxj24bBZ2u6BGjoMX6NREDL-9rQESlofrNWdaAwYIm3vkpXrYFTRj4KBhVP_HN0LwmiKHyjTf2Y8rTyY3l569hjD-VMVitmHLNQ8UuEr1hTHTSlSYX9a5prQ2UIFNyUoH-tejUSBibnAEY4tfq1D-sJ_pmzyIiIfO7ec0sA_QvaYz_K_EWVM7iaE6yVmj0yZIR5I6eJkfyMyEyyegIWfKopGoi24_a1_50hlizMABbyVTH4himUPhDej0zq-srcrw3FUL8JiZjriymL_pKIDtvIU1u2LFGM9tIAHvNAuSvQxl8rbm2ovKd0FyV3A3CRMdjoWIuxvS7i_q9SCjg8XEtsO1a7uVR0nECzqSYbdWKho/lAKOShjhKLLOqDX98SeQVR-A8FDWepbc/21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">reflects a broader industry trend</a>: Platforms and streaming catalogs now mix synthetic and human-made music in ways that can mislead listeners and complicate recommendation and copyright systems. Rather than lamenting the change, though, David offers pragmatic steps we can use right now to favor real artists and better-quality playlists. 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EDITOR'S NOTE
There’s a lot of news, media and entertainment competing to vie for your
attention. From theFIFA World Cup kicking off today
to the Stanley Cup Finals (Go, Canes!) toAI companies going public
to… Love Island Season 8. Personally, I’m still laser-focused on the slew of
announcements that came from Apple’s WWDC event on Monday.
Along with many of my colleagues, I’m thinking a lot about how iOS 27 feels so
lackluster
, and pondering how Siri’s AI revamp will affect the future ofApple’s smart
glasses
. I’m thinking about Apple’s next chapter as it gears up for its September
hardware event and prepares for leadership changes. It's easy to feel bogged
down in the minutiae of what’s going on across the AI industry.
When that happens, I recommend taking a reset. Maybe watch some sports? Or,
hey, Love Island if that’s more your thing.
In this edition:
• Apple’s biggest AI upgrades
• Translate in real time
• Find real music on YouTube
-Macy Meyer, CNET
“The people closest to a technical breakthrough are rarely best positioned to
see its consequences in the world.
”
— Alexia Maddox, senior lecturer at La Trobe University and family violence
advocate
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If you’ve been keeping up with AI news for a while now, you’ve likely heard
someone say, “Apple is behind in the AI race,” or allude to Apple lagging
behind competitors in AI innovation. Really, I think Apple’s cautious AI plan
has been intentional. And most importantly, I think the company has positioned
itself strategically to “win” in the long run.
After WWDC 26
, I wrote about how Apple’s understated AI strategy is probably ideal for the
company in the long run. Rather than focusing on flashy onstage demos and
aspirational marketing, Apple is making intentional decisions about itsAI
features
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By playing coy with AI and avoiding the hemorrhage of hundreds of billions of
dollars into the technology, Apple is uniquely positioned to survive if -- or
when -- the AI bubble pops.Here’s a full rundown of why I think Apple’s AI
strategy is the right one
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TOP STORIES
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A European Commission spokesperson suggests Apple is not following rules
meant to keep Siri AI in check.
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Studies Find the Biggest AI Skeptics
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According to recent studies
, Americans working desk jobs are more hesitant when it comes to using AI --
but the concerns extend beyond job loss.
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Translate Real-Time Conversations
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Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Live Translate
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flow with only a few seconds of delay.
GO-TO GUIDES
Want to make the most of your AI tools and devices? Our writers help break
down the latest tech in plain language.
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EXPERT TAKE
WWDC 2026: Apple's 7 Biggest AI Upgrades, Ranked
Apple released a slew of new features and services during its WWDC 2026 event
on Monday. So, you may be wondering: what are the best AI upgrades from the
list?
PCMag writer Ruben Circelli ranked Apple’s seven biggest AI upgrades
, weighing which features actually move the needle and which are mostly
marketing polish. Ruben analyzes upcoming upgrades to system-wide intelligence,
creativity features, privacy and beyond to determine the overall impact,
usability andwider ecosystem fit
of these new features.
Ruben notes Apple’s push to balance powerful generative features with privacy
safeguards. And he questions which AI additions will change our everyday
workflows versus those that are merely nice-to-haves.
DIVE DEEP
Learn more about new AI innovations coming to Apple, orbiting data centers and
how AI can help us better understand violence.
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Most Exciting Apple AI Features
CNET
While Siri’s major AI upgrade is the biggest headline of WWDC 2026, there are
morenew AI capabilities to explore
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Flagging Risk of Violence
ZDNET
Researchers at MIT and Mass General Brigham have built an AI model
that can identify potential victims of intimate partner violence based on
medical records.
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Liquid Cooling Without Water
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SpaceX's orbiting data centers will likely use ammonia rather than water for
cooling,according to an expert
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CULTURE CORNER
I Figured Out How to Find Real Music Channels on YouTube Amid the AI Slop
YouTube’s lo-fi and “study” playlists are increasingly flooded with
AI-generated
tracks and thumbnails. The platform is becoming so saturated with AI content
that it’s starting to make me wonder how to find human-made music.
Luckily, Lifehacker’s David Nield has developed a simple vetting routine
to avoid the AI. David looks for clear artist credits, consistent channel
libraries, verified or established creators, handcrafted artwork and
community-curated playlists as signals that music hasn’t been generated with
AI. And he recommends avoiding anonymous uploads with generic metadata and
repetitive, machine-like audio.
David reminds us that the shift on YouTube reflects a broader industry trend
: Platforms and streaming catalogs now mix synthetic and human-made music in
ways that can mislead listeners and complicate recommendation and copyright
systems. Rather than lamenting the change, though, David offers pragmatic steps
we can use right now to favor real artists and better-quality playlists. With a
little scrutiny and curation, you can reliably separate authentic lo-fi from
the growing mess of “AI slop.”
This newsletter was curated by Macy Meyer of CNET.
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