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The Feds cracked El Chapo’s encrypted comms network by flipping his system admin — Gizmodo

Prosecutors played copies of what they said were audio recordings of Guzmán the FBI obtained “after they infiltrated his encrypted messaging system”, writes Tom McKay.

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Adobe is so confident its Firefly generative AI won’t breach copyright that it’ll cover your legal bills — Fast Company

Adobe is so confident in Firefly’s ability to respect creators’ copyrighted images that it’ll legally compensate businesses if they’re sued for copyright infringement over any images its tool creates, writes Chris Stokel-Walker. 

Blackpoint raises $190M

Ellicot City, Md., and Boston, Ma.-based Blackpoint, a company providing security via managed service providers, has raised $190 million.

Google and Facebook urged by EU to label AI-generated content — The Guardian

Social media companies including Google and Facebook have been urged by the EU to “immediately” start labelling content and images generated by artificial intelligence, writes Lisa O'Carroll.

Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s new AR headset — The Verge

Apple has announced an augmented reality headset called Apple Vision Pro that “seamlessly” blends the real and digital world, writes Adi Robertson.

Apple unveils 15-inch MacBook Air, available to order today for $1299 – 9 to 5 Mac

At WWDC 2023 today, Apple officially unveiled its long-rumored 15-inch MacBook Air. Apple touts that it’s the world’s thinnest 15-inch laptop, writes Chance Miller.