Apple updates App Store rules to ban AI nudify apps and deceptive
Apple's revised App Review Guidelines prohibit AI-generated intimate images without consent and tighten rules
Apple released an update to its App Review Guidelines that adds explicit prohibitions on so‑called “nudify” applications that use artificial intelligence to create intimate images of people without their permission. The change follows criticism of earlier policy language that was seen as vague. The revised rules also target deceptive practices, requiring developers to avoid bait‑and‑switch tactics that mislead users during the review process. By tightening these standards, Apple aims to improve user safety and maintain the integrity of the App Store.
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Surface Laptop Ultra meets most Microsoft AI, dev and gaming
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra aims to serve developers, AI users and gamers in a single device. Reviewers note that the hardware delivers strong performance for coding tasks and AI workloads, and its graphics capability handles many games at playable frame rates. The laptop’s design and display are comparable to premium competitors, positioning it as a viable Windows
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Tesla unveils SpaceX‑powered Roadster with thrusters for flight
Tesla introduced its next‑generation Roadster at a Texas event, showcasing a prototype equipped with SpaceX‑derived thrusters. During the demonstration the car used the rockets to lift off briefly, clearing a lineup that included a Cybercab, Cybertruck, Tesla Semi, Model Y and Model 3. The flight‑capable Roadster is marketed as a high‑performance luxury sports car, with the
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