Monday, June 16, 2025 at 8:35PM 
Source: Meta
WhatsApp is rolling out new ad features internationally, so if you find yourself seeing more ads than usual, that's why. The Meta-owned platform assures that you will not see them in the same place as your private chats, and your messages will not be used to dictate what ads will be shown, as your messages are encrypted.
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:08AM 
Source: Mattel, OpenAI
Looks like even toys can't escape artificial intelligence disruption. Mattel is collaborating with OpenAI to create AI-powered products and experiences with Mattel's brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl, and more. The brands are expected to release their first product later in 2025, with Mattel emphasizing that the AI integrated into its toys and games would be done so safely and securely.
On the corporate side, Mattel intends to use OpenAI's business tools, including ChatGPT Enterprise, to assist with product development.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:53AM 
Source: Apple
Parents using Apple devices will have greater control over who their children can talk to on their devices. One of the new updates to its child safety features requires kids to ask their parents for approval before texting new numbers. Parents will get the request through their Messages app.
Additionally, Apple is rolling out PermissionKit to enable developers to create a similar feature in their app that will allow kids to "send requests to their parents to chat, follow, or friend users."
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:13AM 
