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ALL THE RUMORS ABOUT THE IPHONE AIR

The iPhone Air may mark the biggest design shift for the line in many years. Rumors suggest that the super-thin iPhone will debut as part of the iPhone 17 lineup this fall. There are enough rumors to infer that something real is in the works. This article rounds up all of the current rumors about the upcoming device, which will sacrifice some function for a sleeker, slimmer design. Apple is likely using the device as a testing ground for new technologies, including its in-house wireless and cell modem chips and the smaller tech needed to eventually build a folding iPhone.

THE 850 BILLION REASONS APPLE AND OTHERS AREN'T TAKING A CHANCE ON TIKTOK

TikTok has been removed from app stores in the US despite the Biden administration issuing a statement that it didn't intend to try to enforce the law and Trump saying there would be no liability for ignoring the law while he tries to suspend the ban. The law allows for app stores to be fined $5,000 per user, which would be a massive blow even for a company of Apple's size. It is not clear whether Trump has the power to shield companies from this liability. The providers that have resumed service for TikTok are rapidly accruing tens, if not hundreds of billions of dollars of liability.

OPENAI'S AGENT TOOL MAY BE NEARING RELEASE

A software engineer claims to have uncovered evidence of OpenAI's long-rumored Operator, an AI tool that can take control of users' PCs and perform actions on their behalf. OpenAI may be releasing the tool this month. The company's site and apps now contain hidden references to Operator. While AI agents are risky and speculative, tech giants are already touting them as the next big thing in AI. Analysts say the market for AI agents could be worth $47.1 billion by 2030.

CHINA TO HOST WORLD'S FIRST HUMAN-ROBOT MARATHON AS ROBOTICS DRIVES NATIONAL GOALS

Beijing is holding a marathon for humans and robots in its Daxing district in April. Around 12,000 humans will run alongside robots from more than 20 companies at the event. Prizes will be offered to the top three runners. China is ramping up efforts to develop artificial intelligence and robotics to gain an edge in its tech rivalry with the US and combat the challenges of an aging society and a falling birth rate.

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