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AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit

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Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.
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Zoom expands agentic AI to automate workplace tasks

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Zoom is rolling out agentic AI across Workplace, Phone and CX, turning meetings and calls into automated workflows and custom AI agents.
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Sparkli raises USD $5m for AI play-based learning app

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Zurich startup Sparkli exits stealth with USD $5m to launch a multimodal AI play-based learning app for children aged 5 to 12 worldwide.
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Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0 with agentic workflows

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Zoom unveils AI Companion 3.0, adding agentic workflows, a browser hub for work orchestration and standalone access from USD $10 a month.
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Zoom unveils AI upgrades for sales, service & event platforms

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Zoom rolls out AI upgrades across sales, service and events platforms, enhancing automation, personalised engagement and operational efficiency by 2026.
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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.
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Samsung unveils Vision AI Companion for smarter TV experiences

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Vision AI Companion on select 2025 Smart TVs, enhancing interaction with generative AI for personalised, smarter home entertainment.
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Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.
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Zoom AI Companion expands integrations & features for productivity

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Zoom's AI Companion now integrates with 16 apps including ServiceNow and Jira, enhancing productivity by automating tasks within its platform and beyond.
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Zoom debuts AI features for business workflows across apps

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Zoom launches AI Companion add-on linking 16 apps like ServiceNow and Jira to streamline tasks and boost productivity across business platforms.
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How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Norby, an AI-powered language robot supporting over 30 languages, was showcased by founder Adrian Mullan at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas.
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AppOmni launches protocol server to boost security teams

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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AppOmni launches the world's first SaaS security Model Context Protocol server, speeding up incident investigations and enhancing AI-driven security tool integration.
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Zoom unveils Custom AI Companion & task features for users

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Zoom launches Custom AI Companion, Zoom Tasks, and AI-powered scheduling to boost productivity across its platform with new AI-driven tools.
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Zoom unveils enhanced AI features for productivity boost

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Zoom has unveiled a new suite of AI-driven features, including an AI Companion, to boost productivity and enhance user experience across its platform.
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Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.
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Zoom enhances productivity with new automation tools

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Zoom has unveiled new automation tools, including Zoom Workflow Automation, to boost productivity and streamline workflows within its platform and beyond.
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Swimlane unveils Hero, an AI companion for security ops

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Swimlane has unveiled Hero, an agentic AI security companion that enhances operational efficiency, promising a 20% productivity boost for security teams.
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Replikant Chat launches on Steam Early Access platform

Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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REPLIKANT has launched REPLIKANT Chat on Steam Early Access, offering users immersive conversations with 3D AI characters that evolve over time.
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Zoom financials reveal moderate growth in AI sector push

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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Zoom Communications has reported a 3.6% increase in revenue for Q3 2025, reaching USD $1,177.5 million, while key AI innovations drive user growth.
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Zoom unveils AI Companion 2.0 enhancing productivity

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Zoom has launched AI Companion 2.0, an enhanced tool aimed at boosting productivity in meetings and communication, available at no extra cost.