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The AI news for March 7th, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

OpenAI directly integrates ChatGPT as an add-in in Microsoft Excel.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-integriert-chatgpt-direkt-als-add-in-in-microsoft-excel/

After Europe, WhatsApp will let rival AI companies offer chatbots in Brazil
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/after-europe-whatsapp-will-let-rival-ai-companies-offer-chatbots-in-brazil/

Anthropic officially classified as a supply-chain risk; CEO Amodei announces a lawsuit.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/anthropic-offiziell-als-lieferkettenrisiko-eingestuft-ceo-amodei-kuendigt-klage-an/

OpenAI launches Codex Security for the detection of security vulnerabilities in software projects.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-startet-codex-security-zur-erkennung-von-sicherheitsluecken-in-software-projekten/

The AI news for March 6th, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

OpenAI stops plans for a direct payment feature in ChatGPT for the time being.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-stoppt-plaene-fuer-direkte-bezahlfunktion-in-chatgpt-vorerst/

Google expands AI search with 'Canvas' by adding its own workspace.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-erweitert-ki-suche-mit-canvas-um-einen-eigenen-arbeitsplatz/

AWS launches a new AI agent platform specifically for healthcare
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/aws-amazon-connect-health-ai-agent-platform-health-care-providers/

AI tools can unmask anonymous accounts
Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/889395/ai-agents-unmask-anonymous-accounts

The AI news for March 5th, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Even AMD and Intel have underestimated the AI boom.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Selbst-AMD-und-Intel-haben-den-KI-Boom-unterschaetzt-11199479.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

X demands AI labeling for war videos—but only if there is money to be made from it.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/X-verlangt-KI-Kennzeichnung-fuer-Kriegsvideos-aber-nur-wenn-daran-verdient-wird-11199386.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

Even AI agents have to pay: Microsoft is reportedly planning a new subscription tier for M365.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Auch-KI-Agenten-muessen-zahlen-Microsoft-soll-neue-Abostufe-fuer-M365-planen-11198935.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

US lawsuit against Google: Chatbot Gemini is alleged to have driven a man to suicide.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/us-klage-gegen-google-chatbot-gemini-soll-mann-in-den-suizid-getrieben-haben/

The AI news for March 4th, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Security researchers hijack Perplexity's AI browser Comet and take over 1Password accounts.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/sicherheitsforscher-kapern-perplexitys-ki-browser-comet-und-uebernehmen-1password-konten/

Meta lets subcontractors in Kenya view intimate user videos from AI glasses.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/meta-laesst-subunternehmer-in-kenia-intime-nutzervideos-aus-ki-brillen-sichten/

Google AI overview costs German websites 265 million clicks.
Source: https://www.heise.de/-11197287?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

AI image generators for CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2026
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Bildgeneratoren-fuer-CorelDraw-Graphics-Suite-2026-11185900.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

The AI news for March 3rd, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

ARD: AI makes its way into public-service radio broadcasts.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ARD-KI-findet-Einzug-in-oeffentlich-rechtliche-Radiosendungen-11195296.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

A new Anthropic prompt lets ChatGPT and co. reveal the collected knowledge about users.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/neuer-anthropic-prompt-laesst-chatgpt-und-co-das-gesammelte-wissen-ueber-nutzer-verraten/

ChatGPT uninstalls surged by 295% after DoD deal
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/chatgpt-uninstalls-surged-by-295-after-dod-deal/

AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule
Source: https://www.theverge.com/policy/887678/supreme-court-ai-art-copyright

The AI news for March 2nd, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Deepfake Fraud: Why You Can No Longer Trust Your Boss.
Source: https://www.heise.de/-11187530?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

AI unmasks anonymous Internet users in a few minutes for only a few dollars.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-enttarnt-anonyme-internetnutzer-in-wenigen-minuten-fuer-nur-wenige-dollar/

Google looks to tackle longstanding RCS spam in India — but not alone
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/google-looks-to-tackle-longstanding-rcs-spam-in-india-but-not-alone/

OpenAI reveals more details about its agreement with the Pentagon
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/openai-shares-more-details-about-its-agreement-with-the-pentagon/

The AI news for March 1st, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Now, really everyone can program.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Jetzt-koennen-wirklich-alle-programmieren-11193749.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

AI cameras on the brink of the abyss and a patchy cloud – the photo news of the week 9/26.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Kameras-vor-dem-Abgrund-und-loechrige-Cloud-die-Fotonews-der-Woche-9-26-11193274.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

After the mass shooting in Canada: OpenAI will inform authorities faster in cases of suspected ChatGPT activity.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/nach-amoklauf-in-kanada-openai-will-bei-chatgpt-verdachtsmomenten-schneller-behoerden-informieren/

The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/billion-dollar-infrastructure-deals-ai-boom-data-centers-openai-oracle-nvidia-microsoft-google-meta/

The AI news for February 28th, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Copilot: Microsoft's AI assistant is to have direct access to documents.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Copilot-Microsofts-KI-Assistent-soll-direkten-Zugriff-auf-Dokumente-erhalten-11193112.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

Anthropic rejects the Pentagon ultimatum.
Source: https://www.heise.de/-11192369?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

OpenAI receives up to 110 billion U.S. dollars from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/openai-erhaelt-bis-zu-110-milliarden-us-dollar-von-amazon-nvidia-und-softbank/

Allegedly due to AI: Jack Dorsey’s fintech Block is laying off almost half of its workforce.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/angeblich-wegen-ki-jack-dorseys-fintech-block-entlaesst-fast-die-haelfte-der-belegschaft/

The AI news for February 27th, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Burger King uses an AI chatbot that evaluates politeness.
Source: https://www.heise.de/-11192133?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

'ChatGPT Health': Weaknesses in medical emergencies and suicide prevention.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/ChatGPT-Health-Schwaechen-bei-medizinischen-Notfaellen-und-der-Suizidpraevention-11191896.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

Telekom wants to integrate AI assistants into the mobile network.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Mobile-World-Congress-Telekom-will-KI-Assistenten-und-smarte-Brille-vorstellen-11191932.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

Microsoft’s Copilot Tasks AI uses its own computer to get things done
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/885741/microsoft-copilot-tasks-ai

The AI news for February 26th, 2026

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Claude: AI chatbot used for a cyberattack on the Mexican government.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Claude-KI-Chatbot-fuer-Cyberangriff-auf-mexikanische-Regierung-genutzt-11190396.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

AI technology: The Pentagon issues an ultimatum to Anthropic and threatens martial law.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Pentagon-vs-Anthropic-KI-Freigabe-soll-jetzt-mit-Kriegsgesetz-erzwungen-werden-11188431.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro: New Design and Chatbot Access.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-4-und-4-Pro-Neues-Design-und-Chatbot-Zugriff-11188874.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag

Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/25/gemini-can-now-automate-some-multi-step-tasks-on-android/