Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to merge under Skydance name
The $110 billion transaction, expected to close on Oct. 6, will combine the two studios and rebrand as
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to a merger valued at roughly $110 billion. The deal is slated to close on Oct. 6. CEO David Ellison of Paramount Skydance announced that the combined company will operate under the Skydance name, as shared in a social media post.
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Apple to tighten macOS Full Disk Access amid AI agent risks
Apple announced new controls for macOS’s Full Disk Access permission, citing growing risks from increasingly capable AI agents. The company warned that broad access to files, messages, mail and browsing history could expose users to privacy threats. Specifics of the changes were not disclosed.
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Apple warns of rising cost of convenience from AI agents
Apple highlighted the escalating privacy concerns linked to AI agents requesting Full Disk Access on Macs. The company noted that the convenience of such access comes with a high cost, prompting updates to macOS security controls.
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