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Your Friend Asked You a Question. Don’t Copy and Paste an Answer From a Chatbot

Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.

Chrome can now autofill your passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration info

Apps

Google says Chrome can now also better understand complex forms and varied formatting requirements, which will improve accuracy across the web.

How to Watch the Leonids Meteor Shower

Science

This month-long meteor shower peaks just after mid-November and is known for producing bright “fireball” shooting stars. Here’s what to know about Leonids and other major showers that will appear in 2025.

Dia’s AI browser starts adding Arc’s ‘greatest hits’ to its feature set

Dia's AI browser has a head start on what works for consumers thanks to learnings from its browser experiment, Arc.

TikTok announces its first awards show in the US

Apps

TikTok is taking a more traditional approach to its awards, as it's hosting an actual awards show where winners will be revealed live at the event. The event will feature a red carpet, live performances, and a live audience of hundreds of creators.

OpenAI and Amazon ink $38B cloud computing deal

OpenAI isn't done securing the AI infrastructure it needs to rapidly scale agentic workloads. The ChatGPT maker on Monday said it has reached a deal with Amazon to buy $38 billion in cloud computing services over the next seven years.

Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE investment turns Gulf State into test case for US AI diplomacy

For the first time, the U.S. has granted Microsoft a license to export Nvidia chips to the UAE — a move that positions the country as both a proving ground for U.S. export-control diplomacy and a regional anchor of American AI influence.

Microsoft inks $9.7B deal with Australia’s IREN for AI cloud capacity

The deal will give Microsoft access to compute infrastructure built with Nvidia's GB300 GPUs, which will be deployed over phases through 2026.

CISOs in court: Balancing cyber resilience and legal accountability

Computing

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path.

Intel’s Hard Turn: Why ‘Bad News’ on Margins Is the Best News for Its Future

Intel’s Q3 report shows disciplined execution, strategic investment, and rising support from government and industry partners, signaling real momentum in its turnaround. The post Intel’s Hard Turn: Why ‘Bad News’ on Margins Is the Best News for Its Future appeared first on ....

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