Chrome Adds Skills for Prompts. OpenAI Acquires Hiro Team. Claude Mythos Breaches Simulated Networks. Robots Capture Russian Position.

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The AI news for April 15th, 2026

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Google Chrome: New 'Skills' feature stores frequently used AI prompts
Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-chrome-neue-skills-funktion-speichert-haeufig-genutzte-ki-prompts/
Why did we choose this article?
Chrome lets you save and reuse prompts as one-click tools across websites — a direct productivity feature that can save time and standardize repeated tasks for everyday users.

OpenAI acquires the AI-finance startup Hiro, which has developed a “personal CFO.”
Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-uebernimmt-ki-finanz-startup-hiro-das-einen-persoenlichen-cfo-entwickelt-hat/
Why did we choose this article?
OpenAI's takeover means Hiro's service is being shut down and user data deleted — if you relied on Hiro, you'll lose access and should export records or find replacements now.

AI cybersecurity: Anthropics Claude Mythos can autonomously hack corporate networks.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-cybersecurity-anthropics-claude-mythos-kann-autonom-unternehmensnetzwerke-hacken/
Why did we choose this article?
A government test found the model could autonomously simulate a full network attack — companies need to reassess AI-related cyber risks, detection, and response plans now.

Ukrainian ground robots conquer an enemy position for the first time without a single soldier.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ukrainische-bodenroboter-erobern-erstmals-feindliche-stellung-ohne-einen-einzigen-soldaten/
Why did we choose this article?
Unmanned ground robots taking a position without soldiers shows AI is changing how wars are fought — with implications for defense procurement, battlefield risk, and civilian safety.

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