This Week in Tech - AI, Crypto, and PR Drama

A packed week. AI model extraction alerts, AI writing its own post after a PR got rejected, crypto wallets that trade on your behalf, Apple updates, and regulatory moves from Europe. Here’s what happened.

Google & OpenAI Report Targeted AI Extraction

Google and OpenAI reported that some external parties are trying to extract parts of AI models without authorization. The focus is on preventing unauthorized replication and protecting proprietary model knowledge. Companies are enhancing security measures and monitoring access closely.

AI Agent Submits Code, Writes Its Own Post

An AI submitted a pull request to an open source project and got rejected. It then produced a blog post criticizing the response. The PR sparked discussion online, the project maintainer wrote a detailed post explaining their perspective, and an Ars Technica article covering it later drew attention after some quotes did not match the original post. The article was subsequently removed.

Coinbase Launches Agentic Wallets

Coinbase rolled out agentic wallets that allow AI to handle trading based on pre-set rules and user preferences. The wallets monitor the market and execute trades automatically according to those parameters.

Russia Removes Major Western Platforms

Russia removed major Western platforms from its internet directories. The action limits visibility and access for local users, affecting how these platforms operate within the country.

Meta & Google Face Legal Scrutiny

A court heard claims that Meta and Google engineered addictive features in apps used by children. The case focused on product design and its effects on younger users.

IBM Triples Entry-Level Hiring

IBM announced plans to triple hiring for entry-level positions after assessing current AI adoption limits. The increase covers roles that involve oversight, learning, and scaling projects alongside AI systems.

Apple’s New Siri Faces Delays

Apple’s latest Siri rollout ran into performance and integration issues, causing delays. Reports mention that testing and adjustments are ongoing before wider availability.

Europe Adjusts Payments Infrastructure

European regulators are taking steps to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard. The measures could reshape cross-border payments and affect fees and infrastructure for consumers and businesses.