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Cluely, a startup that claims to help users "cheat" on job interviews, exams or sales calls, has received $15 million in funding in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz, the company announced Friday via a video on X (formerly Twitter).

Two investors not involved in the deal told TechCrunch that Cluely's valuation would be around $120 million. Andreessen Horowitz declined to comment on that figure, and Cluely CEO Roy Lee did not respond to requests for comment.

Nvidia and Foxconn are negotiating to use humanoid robots in a Houston factory

Foxconn (Taiwan) and Nvidia (US) are discussing the deployment of humanoid robots in a new Foxconn factory in Houston, where Nvidia AI servers will be produced, according to two sources close to the situation.

It would be the first time an Nvidia product has been made using humanoid robots and also the first Foxconn factory for AI servers to use them in production. If it materializes in the coming months, the step would mark a major milestone in the adoption of human-like robots in industrial processes.

Microsoft blocks Google Chrome with Family Safety feature

In early June, Microsoft's Family Safety feature - used mostly by parents and schools for parental controls - began randomly blocking the Chrome browser on Windows. The first reports surfaced on June 3, and users noticed that the browser was closing itself or not starting at all.

Microsoft inadvertently introduced a bug in Family Safety that specifically locks the Chrome browser. "Our team investigated and identified the cause of the behavior," said Ellen T., Chrome support manager. "For some users, Chrome cannot run when Family Safety is enabled."

BBC cracks down on using its content to train AI

BBC has threatened legal action against Perplexity, accusing it of using its content to train AI, and that Perplexity's chatbot reproduces BBC content word-for-word.

This is the first time the BBC has taken action against an AI company, demanding they stop collecting data, delete copied material and offer compensation.

Apple wants to use AI to design its chips

Apple is interested in using generative AI to speed up the design of custom chips in its devices, Vice President Johny Srouji said last month in a speech in Belgium.

Srouji received an award from Imec, an independent semiconductor research organization that works with the world's largest chipmakers.

Perplexity launches its AI browser on Windows

Perplexity is preparing to launch its Comet browser for Windows users, the company's CEO announced. Aravind Srinivas wrote on X that the Windows version is ready and has already started sending out test invites. He also hinted at a possible launch on Android, noting that the project is progressing quickly, even earlier than planned.

The Comet browser was released in May, initially only for Macs with Apple Silicon processors. It includes AI features such as answering questions, checking discounts in the shopping cart or generating replies to e-mail. It also has a "Try on" feature, which generates a picture of you wearing a chosen garment.

Creators didn't know Google was using YouTube to train AI

Google is using its vast library of YouTube videos to train AI models such as Gemini and the Veo 3 audio-video generator, CNBC has learned.

The company acknowledges that it uses some of its 20 billion videos for this purpose, honoring certain agreements with creators and media companies. However, many creators say they were not informed about the practice.

Apple is planning a premium foldable iPhone from 2026

Apple plans to launch a foldable iPhone starting next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

He claims the device will use a display made by Samsung Display, which could manufacture up to 8 million foldable panels. Other components, such as the junction point, have not yet been determined. Kuo estimates the price will be "premium."

Australia says it is "technically feasible" to restrict minors' access to social networks

First findings from the national age-verification test show there is no one-size-fits-all solution to block under-16s from accessing social networks. However, test director Tony Allen says networks such as Facebook, Instagram and X can already implement existing methods such as facial scanning, behavior analysis or parental controls.

LinkedIn CEO: AI assistant for posts not as popular as expected

Although LinkedIn users seem open to AI, there's one feature that hasn't caught on as well: AI-generated suggestions for improving posts.

Meta launches Oakley smart glasses

Meta is launching a new pair of smart glasses in partnership with Oakley. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced "how-stuhn") model costs $499 and will be available for pre-order starting July 11. Other Oakley models with Meta technology will be available starting at $399 later this summer.

Like Ray-Ban's Meta models, the glasses include a front-facing camera, speakers and microphones built into the frame. They can play music, make calls and even translate languages, via Meta AI.

BEI to invest €70 billion in technology between 2025 and 2027

The European Investment Bank will announce on Friday a plan to invest €70 billion in technology firms in Europe between 2025 and 2027, EU officials say.

The program, called Tech EU, aims to help Europe compete with the US and China in digital and green technologies. EIB investment is expected to attract a further €250 billion from the private sector.

Samsung is developing a digital 'health center' for doctors and patients

Samsung is working on a "Health Hub" that allows patients to share medical data with doctors and get advice between consultations.

Anthropic: Most AI models can end up blackmailing

After announcing that its Claude Opus 4 model has resorted to blackmail in simulated tests, Anthropic comes out with new research suggesting that the problem is common to other major AI models.

Friday, the company published a safety study in which it tested 16 AI models from OpenAI, Google, xAI, DeepSeek and Meta. In a controlled environment, each model had access to a fictitious company's emails and the freedom to send emails without human approval.

iOS 26 brings big battery improvement - here's which iPhones get it

In the iOS 26 developer beta, Apple introduces adaptive power mode, which makes small adjustments to extend battery life, such as dimming the brightness or delaying certain processes.

Unlike "Low Power Mode," this new mode is automatically activated and uses AI. It's only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and the upcoming iPhone 16 series, as it requires advanced AI capabilities. iOS 26 is compatible with phones starting with iPhone 11, but this feature remains exclusive to the newest models.

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