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Ars Technica

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claims verified
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Recent stories citing Ars Technica(last 5 in 7 days)

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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Work Featuring Extended Agent Tasks, Scheduled Automation, and Enterprise Integrations

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Reuterslong-awaited, intensifies
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OpenAI has released ChatGPT Work, an agent system that converts goals into completed workflows, maintains tasks for hours, and integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint, and desktop files. The product includes Scheduled Tasks that run on timers or events and requires user approval for significant actions. All reported details originate from Ars Technica coverage of OpenAI announcements and prior internal tests.

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[Reuters 🏢] OpenAI unveils long-awaited "super app" as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies[Ars Technica 🏢] OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you

European Commission Issues Preliminary Findings on Meta Platform Design Features

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New York Postaddictive, steep fines
Ars Technicaaddictive design, ramp up pressure

The European Commission directed Meta to modify recommendation systems, autoplay, and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram after determining that the company had not sufficiently evaluated risks to user wellbeing. Meta has disputed the findings and pointed to existing Teen Accounts measures. The announcement date remains disputed between Thursday and Friday across reports.

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[New York Post 👤] European Union warns Meta to change ‘addictive’ Facebook, Instagram features — or get big fines[Ars Technica 🏢] Disable auto-play and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta