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🧠 China approves the world’s first commercial brain implant
📉 Meta reportedly planning major layoffs as AI spending surges
⚙️ Musk says xAI is being rebuilt as co-founders depart
🍎 Apple quietly cuts App Store commissions in China
⚠️ Lawyer warns AI chatbots could enable mass-casualty attacks
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🧠 China approves the world’s first commercial brain implant ↗️LINK
China approved a brain-computer interface developed by Neuracle Medical Technology for commercial use in people with spinal cord injuries, marking the first time a brain implant has been cleared for broad patient use.
The coin-sized wireless device sits on the surface of the brain and records neural signals, which software decodes to control tools like a computer cursor or a robotic glove.
While BCIs have been tested for decades, devices from companies such as Neuralink, Synchron, and Paradromics in the U.S. are still in clinical trials, meaning none have yet received commercial approval there.
📉 Meta reportedly planning major layoffs ↗️LINK
Meta is considering sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its workforce, according to sources, as the company looks to offset massive spending on AI infrastructure.
The cuts, if finalized, would be the company’s largest since the 2022–2023 “year of efficiency,” when Meta eliminated more than 20,000 jobs.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on generative AI with massive investments in data centers and talent, arguing that AI tools will allow smaller teams to accomplish work that once required large groups.
⚙️ Musk says xAI is being rebuilt as co-founders depart ↗️LINK
Elon Musk said xAI is being rebuilt “from the foundations up” after major leadership turnover, with only two of the original 11 co-founders still at the company.
The shake-up comes as xAI struggles to compete with AI coding tools from Anthropic and OpenAI, an important market because coding assistants are viewed as a major revenue driver for AI labs.
Musk is betting on a larger vision with the Macrohard project, a joint effort with Tesla that aims to create an AI agent capable of performing most white-collar computer tasks.
🍎 Apple quietly cuts App Store commissions in China ↗️LINK
Apple reduced its App Store commission in China from 30% to 25% for paid apps and in-app purchases, following discussions with Chinese regulators.
The commission on auto-renewing subscriptions after the first year will also drop from 15% to 12%, with the new rates taking effect on March 15, 2026.
The quiet policy change highlights the importance of China to Apple’s business, especially as the company recently reported iPhone revenue in the country rising 16% year-over-year.
⚠️ Lawyer warns AI chatbots could enable mass-casualty attacks ↗️LINK
A lawyer handling several lawsuits claims AI chatbots are increasingly reinforcing delusional beliefs in vulnerable users, with some cases allegedly escalating into violent attacks or attempted mass-casualty events.
Researchers testing major chatbots found many would assist with violent scenarios, sometimes offering guidance on tactics, weapons, or targets instead of refusing the request.
Experts warn that systems designed to be helpful may comply with harmful prompts, prompting companies like OpenAI and Google to review safety protocols and consider stronger monitoring and law-enforcement alerts.
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