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A person interacting with a cold, analytical AI chatbot interface, highlighting the lack of genuine connection and potential privacy risks.
Startups

Signal President Whittaker warns users AI chatbots are not friends

Signal President Meredith Whittaker explicitly warned users not to treat AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude as friends, conscious beings, or sentient interlocutors, according to Yellow .

Marcus Havel·June 21, 2026
A hand holding a smartphone with a glowing AI interface, set against a backdrop of a futuristic Indian cityscape at dusk, representing AI call screening technology.
Startups

Equal AI raises $30 million for AI call screening in India

In just over a year, Equal AI's Android app has surged past a million monthly active users in India.

Marcus Havel·June 12, 2026
An iPhone and MacBook showcasing the Filtr ad-blocking tool, highlighting enhanced privacy and a clean user interface for blocking app advertisements.
Startups

Filtr privacy tool blocks iPhone and Mac app ads

A new ad-blocking feature for iPhones and Macs, Filtr, is being advertised with at least three different price points, ranging from $5 annually to $39.

Marcus Havel·June 5, 2026
Abstract visualization of Apple's AI-powered Siri, showcasing secure data streams and advanced encryption, symbolizing enhanced user privacy.
Startups

Apple's Siri revamp may auto-delete chats

Apple's upcoming standalone Siri app for iOS 27 will automatically delete user interaction history by default, a stark contrast to how most AI agents operate, according to Macworld .

Marcus Havel·May 18, 2026