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    Grammarly borrows journalists' identities for AI writing tips

    Grammarly just got caught using the names and identities of journalists and professors to power its AI writing feedback—without asking for permission. The "Expert Review" feature generates comments mimicking specific writers, though tests found broken source links and outdated titles. Why it matters: Packaging real living people into AI personas crosses a clear ethical line, especially when the generated advice contradicts how those editors actually work.

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    Humane's $699 AI Pin is basically broken

    The Verge just dropped its review of the Humane AI Pin, and the verdict is brutal: it's not even close to replacing your phone. Despite costing $699 plus a $24 monthly fee, the screenless wearable constantly overheats, dies in just a few hours, and can’t even set basic alarms or manage calendar events. Why it matters: While the post-smartphone dream is alluring, current hardware and AI models clearly aren't ready to handle ambient computing on their own.

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    Americans are testing AI, but they want guardrails

    A new survey from The Verge and Vox Media shows that only one in three Americans has tried a dedicated AI tool, with usage heavily skewed toward younger generations for tasks like brainstorming and answering questions. Yet, over 76% of respondents want government regulations and mandatory labeling for AI-generated content. Why it matters: Public curiosity is high, but people are anxious enough about disruption and extinction risks to demand rules before the tech gets away from us.