Google AI, McHacks, and FIFA on Netflix ⚽

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Google's about to flip the search game on its head with a new "AI Mode". Instead of links, you'll get chatbot-style answers. It's like asking a know-it-all friend instead of digging through a library. But will it actually be helpful, or just another AI hallucination generator? Either way, SEO experts are probably having heart palpitations right now.

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SPICY TAKES McDonald's India Serves Up a Side of Security Fail

A researcher hacked McDonald's India's API and ordered Big Macs for pennies. He could view any order details and even access admin reports. McD's response? Radio silence. I'm lovin' it... if I'm a cybercriminal.

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Senators Roast Automakers Over Data Hypocrisy

Senators are calling out car companies for opposing right-to-repair laws while happily selling your data to the highest bidder. Turns out they love your privacy... when it makes them money. Who knew corporations could be so two-faced?

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⚡️ QUICK HITS

• Second Life's still kicking: They've spent $1.3B since 2003 and paid creators $1.1B. Not bad for a "dead" platform. Details
• Netflix scores FIFA Women's World Cup rights for 2027 and 2031. Binge-watching just got sporty. More info
• YouTube declares war on clickbait... in India. Because apparently the rest of us love being duped? Full story

SHOWER THOUGHT

If AI can generate conversational search results, how long until it starts arguing with itself in the comments section?

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