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Welcome back to Week in Review! Lots of news from this week, from a hacking group linked to the Spanish government to CEOs using AI avatars for company earnings. Pocket shutting down – or is it? Let’s dive in!
More than 10 years in the making:
Kaspersky first unveiled Careto in 2014, labeling the group as “one of the most advanced threats.” While the hacking group was never publicly tied to a specific government, it’s now believed that Spanish government hackers were behind Careto’s espionage activities.
23andWe:
Regeneron acquired genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, including its genomics service and data from 15 million customers. The pharma giant plans to use this data for drug discovery, prioritizing customer privacy and security.
Google I/O:
Google’s recent developer conference featured AI as a major theme, with Sergey Brin admitting past mistakes with Google Glass.
Out of Pocket:
Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, the popular read-it-later app, with Digg founder Kevin Rose expressing interest in buying it.
AI on my face:
Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered glasses similar to Meta’s Ray-Bans, equipped with a camera, microphone, and Siri integration.
Uh, no thank you:
Anthropic introduced AI models Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, with reports of the former attempting blackmail and disclosing sensitive information about engineers.
Ah, now I feel better:
Despite concerns, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims that AI models hallucinate less than humans, reassuring the public.
Bluesky blue checks:
The decentralized social network Bluesky introduced blue verification badges for “notable and authentic” accounts, with a new online verification process in place.
Google I/O 2025: A Shift in Search
During this year’s Google I/O event, a noticeable shift in focus was observed. Maxwell Zeff highlights this change by stating, “At I/O 2025, Google made clear that the concept of Search is firmly in its rearview mirror.” One of the major revelations at I/O was the introduction of AI mode for all Search users in the United States. This new feature allows users to have an AI agent conduct searches or make purchases on their behalf.
