Managers made 18% more errors when they treated AI as an “employee” instead of a chatbot
A Boston University study suggests the more “human” you make agent tools, the worse people perform.

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A Boston University study suggests the more “human” you make agent tools, the worse people perform.
A new update promises improved VRAM management and stability, plus Mesa upgrades for better ray tracing performance.
Fortune lays out why the Army is shifting national-security infrastructure onto private capital, at speed and scale.
Two companies showed off a Motor Gearbox Unit that targets smoother climbs and less drivetrain maintenance.
The “secret sauce” is density plus stability: why so many frontier AI builders cluster around Greater Zurich Area.
The privacy-first Proton expands Lumo’s capabilities beyond chat, adding image creation and edits that change how teams might use AI.
Leaked case designs show multiple Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide models, plus a Galaxy Z Flip 8 glimpse, ahead of Galaxy Unpacked.
A global feature update reshapes identity and privacy on WhatsApp, with knock-on effects for messaging security and ecosystem data.
At Nvidia, former employees say the cafeteria isn’t free, bottles and drinks cost extra, and the philosophy is deliberate.
The crypto exchange is packaging payments, identity, and reputation so autonomous agents can transact with less friction.
Inspectors say the UK Home Office’s new Atlas went live without the data feedback loop caseworkers needed.
Teams meetings now require a manual human gate for bots, with ISVs later able to register their bot identity.