A folk musician became a target for AI fakes and a copyright troll
In January, folk artist Murphy Campbell discovered several songs on her Spotify profile that did not belong there. They were songs that she had recorded, but she'd never uploaded them to Spotify, and something was off about the vocals. She quickly surmised that someone had pulled performances of the songs she posted to YouTube, created AI covers, and uploaded them to streaming platforms under her name. I ran one of the songs, "Four Marys", through two different AI detectors, and it seemed to support her suspicions with both saying it was probably AI-generated. Campbell was shocked, "I was kind of under the impression that we had a little b … Read the full story at The Verge.
Really, you made this without AI? Prove it
"This looks like AI." It's a phrase I dread seeing as a writer who dabbles in illustration and amateur photography. In a world where generative AI technology is increasingly adept at mimicking the work of humans, people are naturally skeptical when online platforms refuse to label even obvious AI content. This leads me to one conclusion: maybe we should start labeling human-made text, images, audio, and video with something akin to a universally recognized Fair Trade logo. The machines sure as hell aren't motivated to label their work, but the creators at risk of being displaced most definitely are. Fortunately, I'm not alone in my thinki … Read the full story at The Verge.
Zaggle CFO Aditya Kumar Steps Down
Listed fintech SaaS company Zaggle’s chief financial officer (CFO) Aditya Kumar tendered his resignation with immediate effect on April 3. Kumar cited “personal reasons” for his exit. He joined the company in 2022 as a vice president – finance and was elevated to the position of CFO later in the year. Prior to Zaggle, Kumar has held various positions with companies like Spandana Sphoorty, noon, The Sanmar Group in a career spanning over 14 years. Meanwhile, Zaggle elevated deputy CFO, Rajesh Tummalaganti, to.
OpenAI’s AGI boss is taking a leave of absence
OpenAI is undergoing another round of C-suite changes. Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of AGI deployment – who was until recently the company's CEO of Applications – says in the memo that she will be stepping away on medical leave "for the next several weeks" due to a neuroimmune condition. While she's out, OpenAI president Greg Brockman will be in charge of product, including leading OpenAI's super app efforts. OpenAI's CMO, Kate Rouch, has also decided to step down in order to focus on her health, … Read the full story at The Verge.
Four things we’d need to put data centers in space
In January, Elon Musk’s SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission to launch up to one million data centers into Earth’s orbit. And last November Starcloud, a startup based in Washington State, launched a satellite fitted with a high-performance Nvidia H100 GPU, marking the first orbital test of an advanced AI chip. The company envisions orbiting data centers as large as those on Earth by 2030. Durand led a 2024 feasibility study on space-based data centers, which found that although challenges exist, it should be possible for Europe to put gigawatt-scale data centers (on par with the largest Earthbound facilities) into orbit before 2050.
Apple’s best product ever
All week, we've been asking you to help us rank the 50 best products Apple ever made, as we mark the company's 50th anniversary. Thanks to everyone who pitched in – we ended up with more than 1.6 million votes! We also have lots of other coverage of Apple's first half century, and you should check it all out. Verge subscribers, don't forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast wherever you get your podcasts. On this episode of The Vergecast, after some housekeeping (vote for us in the Webby Awards, and come see Sn … Read the full story at The Verge.
KiloClaw targets shadow AI with autonomous agent governance
With the launch of KiloClaw, enterprises now have a tool to enforce governance over autonomous agents and manage shadow AI. Employees are bypassing official procurement, deploying autonomous agents on personal infrastructure to automate their daily workflows. To address this vulnerability, software provider Kilo launched KiloClaw for Organizations, an enterprise-grade platform built to rein in decentralised agent deployments and restore architectural oversight. When engineers set up autonomous agents to parse error logs, or financial analysts deploy local scripts to reconcile spreadsheets, they prioritise immediate efficiency over security protocols. KiloClaw provides a centralised control plane for security teams to identify, monitor, and restrict these autonomous actors without blocking their productivity gains.
New ways to balance cost and reliability in the Gemini API
Apr 02, 2026 Introducing Flex and Priority inference: advanced controls for developers to optimize costs and reliability through a single, unified interface. Today, we are adding two new service tiers to the Gemini API: Flex and Priority. These new options give you granular control over cost and reliability through a single, unified interface. As AI evolves from simple chat into complex, autonomous agents, developers typically have to manage two distinct types of logic: Until now, supporting both meant splitting your architecture between standard synchronous serving and the asynchronous Batch API. To use Priority Inference, simply set the service_tier parameter accordingly: Priority inference will be available to users with Tier 2 / 3 paid projects across the `GenerateContent` API and Interactions API endpoints.
Create, edit and share videos at no cost in Google Vids
Apr 02, 2026 New AI capabilities are coming to Google Vids, powered by Lyria 3 and Veo 3.1, including high-quality video generation at no cost, custom music creation and more. Google Vids is an intuitive, easy-to-use video editing suite. It helps you turn your ideas into polished stories — whether you're creating a quick video tutorial, recapping a weekend getaway or putting together a birthday montage for a friend. This week, we're adding more advanced capabilities like high-quality video generation for all users, custom music generation and AI avatars to help you create more in Vids. As of this week, anyone with a Google account can generate video clips at no cost using our latest video generation model, Veo 3.1.
It’s not easy to get depression-detecting AI through the FDA
For the past seven years, the California-based startup Kintsugi has been developing AI designed to detect signs of depression and anxiety from a person's speech. But after failing to secure FDA clearance in time, the company is shutting down and releasing most of its technology as open-source. Some elements may even find a second life beyond healthcare, like detecting deepfake audio. Mental health assessments still largely rely on patient questionnaires and clinical interviews, rather than the lab tests or scans common in physical medicine. Instead of focusing on what someone is saying, Kintsugi's software analyzes how it is being said.
5 best practices to secure AI systems
However, it is this same power that introduces a new attack surface that traditional security frameworks were not built to address. As this technology becomes embedded in critical operations, companies need a multi-layered defense strategy that includes data protection, access control and constant monitoring to keep these systems safe. Enforce strict access and data governance AI systems depend on the data they are fed and the people who access them, so role-based access control is one of the best ways to limit exposure. AI models and the data used to train them must be encrypted when stored and when moving between systems.
Google Home’s latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands
Google is launching another update to its Home app, which is supposed to make controlling your smart home with its Gemini AI assistant "more natural and reliable," according to this week's release notes. With the update, you can describe the type of lighting you want, such as "the color of the ocean," and Gemini will pick the color based on your prompt. You can also use more natural and precise language when asking Gemini to control your appliances or climate. That means you can now tell Gemini to "preheat the smart oven to 350 degrees" or set specific humidity levels. Google has improved Gemini's ability to identify your devices, too – lik … Read the full story at The Verge.
Autonomous AI systems depend on data governance
But as systems become more autonomous, attention is changing toward the data those systems depend on. If the data feeding an AI system is fragmented, outdated, or lacks oversight, the system’s behaviour can become more unpredictable. Data governance is becoming a core part of how autonomous systems are controlled. Autonomous AI systems carry out tasks with limited supervision, retrieving information, making decisions based on that information, and triggering actions in business workflows. The challenge is that these systems depend on a steady flow of data. It also supports approaches that allow AI systems to query enterprise data using defined structures and policies.
Experian uncovers fraud paradox in financial services’ AI adoption
consumers lost more than US$12.5 billion to fraud in 2024. As per Experian’s own data accompanying the report, nearly 60% of companies reported an increase in fraud losses from 2024 to 2025. Experian’s fraud prevention solutions helped clients avoid an estimated US$19 billion in fraud losses globally in 2025, a figure that underscores the scale of the problem and how much defence now depends on AI matching the speed and autonomy of attacks. According to Experian’s forecast, as organisations strive to integrate AI agents capable of independent decision-making, fraudsters are exploiting those same systems to run high-volume digital fraud at a scale and speed no human operation could sustain.
Vibe Coding Boom Leaves Security Backdoors Open
As AI systems become embedded in software development, the threat landscape is expanding. It is no longer limited to just the code developers install that can be poisoned, but also the data and instructions AI systems consume. These are often created by untrained users or AI coding models optimising for speed over security. Security experts peg 60-65% of the vibe code systems to be susceptible to attacks and breaches. You’ll see phrases like ‘ignore previous instructions’ not just in code, but even on LinkedIn profiles and public websites,” Rahul Poruri, the chief executive officer of the open source community FOSS United, told Inc42.
Govt Extends Deadline For SIM-Binding Compliance To Dec 31
Amid push back and requests from the industry, the Centre has reportedly extended the deadline for compliance with SIM-binding measures to December 31. “The government has extended the deadline for applicability of SIM-binding rule to December 31 following representation from the industry players,” an official told news agency PTI. The rules, issued by the telecom department (DoT) in December 2025, require messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to remain continuously linked to a user’s SIM card. This comes a month after reports first surfaced that the Centre was considering easing some of the proposed SIM-binding rules after industry players raised certain concerns. The directive stems from the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, which expanded the telecom regulator’s ambit to include messaging and social platforms that identify users through mobile numbers.
Inside Dream Sports’ Fantasy To Fintech Makeover
Instead, it moved swiftly to preserve capital and reduce operations burn, pulling out of Indian cricket team sponsorships, consolidating office infrastructure, pausing high-cost marketing, and events, and shutting FanCode’s merchandise business. At its peak, Dream11 operated as a high-margin, primarily a single-engine business powered by fantasy sports, which contributed 95% of revenue. Currently, FanCode, the sports streaming platform boasts of 220 Mn user base, and has expanded outside India to foreign countries to expand its user base. Dream Cricket, the AAA game claims to have 27 Mn registered users. Dream Sports’ New Org Strategy To support its multi-vertical expansion, Dream Sports is rethinking its organsiational structure. Similarly, Amit Sharma, cofounder and CEO of Dream Play was earlier the CTO of Dream Sports.
The latest AI news we announced in March 2026
Apr 01, 2026 Here’s a recap of our biggest AI updates from March 2026, including an expansion of Search Live, more ways to access Personal Intelligence and new tools that make it easier to switch to Gemini. In March, Google focused on making AI more helpful in your daily life with updates to Gemini. These updates help Gemini understand your context, turning devices into proactive helpers for work, creativity, and intuitive living. New features include expanded Search Live, enhanced AI tools in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, Google Maps upgrades, Personal Intelligence expansion, and tools to switch to Gemini. We announced new tools and partnerships to support your health at The Check Up 2026.
AI can push your Stream Deck buttons for you
If you're tired of controlling Stream Deck devices by manually pushing buttons, then good news: Elgato will now let you delegate that task to a chatbot instead. The Stream Deck 7.4 software update released today introduces Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, allowing AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Nvidia G-Assist to find and activate Stream Deck actions on your behalf. "You still set up actions in Stream Deck app the same way you always have. "Once everything is connected, you can type or speak requests and your AI tool will trigger the matching Stream Deck act … Read the full story at The Verge.
Baidu’s robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos
Numerous robotaxis operated by Chinese tech giant Baidu froze in a major city on Tuesday, reportedly trapping passengers inside, stranding them on highways, and causing at least one accident in snarled traffic. Police in Wuhan confirmed receiving multiple reports of Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stopping in the middle of streets and being unable to move. Police said no injuries have been reported and that preliminary investigations suggest an unspecified "system failure" is responsible for the outage.
Hershey applies AI across its supply chain operations
That change is visible in The Hershey Company’s latest strategy update. At its Investor Day, the company said it plans to use AI in its operations, from sourcing analytics to plant automation and fulfilment, with a focus on how the business runs behind the scenes. In its Investor Day material, the company said it aims to build “a faster, smarter and more resilient supply chain powered by automation and AI-enabled decision making”. It also said digital operational planning can connect data in the supply chain and help raise service levels. AI in the supply chain and plant operations The changes also extend into manufacturing.
Healthcare’s AI Test
In India, that promise is now beginning to take shape across radiology labs, pathology workflows, and public health programmes. In a country that severely lags in access to healthcare, the doctor-population ratio in India for the allopathic treatment category is estimated to be 1:1200 (as of late 2025), which is below the WHO recommended level of 1:1000. And while that disparity does not seem grave, this is based on 80% availability of approximately 13.88 Lakh registered allopathic doctors for a population of over 1.4 Bn. While we are seeing plenty of healthcare AI startups, the tension between the promise and on-ground reality is something that is yet to be resolved. Jadeja Dushyantsinh Anopsinh, AI advisor for eye screening startup Remidio, adds that much of healthcare AI is still focused on the wrong layer. “The real whitespace is at the risk triaging layer, before patients ever reach a specialist,” he says.
Claude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent
After Anthropic released Claude Code's 2.1.88 update, users quickly discovered that it contained a package with a source map file containing its TypeScript codebase, with one person on X calling attention to the leak and posting a file containing the code. The leaked data reportedly contains more than 512,000 lines of code and provides a look into the inner workings of the AI-powered coding tool, as reported earlier by Ars Technica and VentureBeat. Users who have dug into the code claim to have uncovered upcoming features, Anthropic's instructions for the AI bot, and insight into its "memory" architecture. Some things spotted by users inclu … Read the full story at The Verge.
You can now use ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlay
ChatGPT is now accessible from your CarPlay dashboard if you have iOS 26.4 or newer and the latest version of the ChatGPT app, 9to5Mac reports. Apple's recently-launched iOS 26.4 update added support for "voice-based conversational apps" in CarPlay, opening the door to let you use AI chatbots with voice features through Apple's in-car platform. When using ChatGPT through CarPlay, the app doesn't show text conversations, according to 9to5Mac – instead, you can only have conversations with the app using your voice. (Apple's developer guidelines ask that apps don't show text or imagery as responses.) The CarPlay app isn't completely devoid of … Read the full story at The Verge.