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Users have reported Alexa-enabled Echo speakers (specifically Alexa Plus devices) repeatedly saying or singing “lalala” for minutes at a time, often during conversations; multiple videos surfaced on Reddit and other sites. Amazon says it is aware the issue affects a small number of Alexa Plus users and is working on a fix.
RemoveMacAI is an open-source command-line tool that its developer says automates turning off Apple Intelligence features, deletes Apple’s local AI models (the developer estimates ~12 GB), and blocks them from being re-downloaded on macOS 27; it also provides a revert command to restore the models and features. The developer claims the changes persist across macOS updates, though storage reports vary (one user saw Apple Intelligence using ~35 GB).
Reporting collects anecdotes from service workers across restaurants, retail, parks and childcare who say customers increasingly cite ChatGPT, Claude and other generative AI outputs — sometimes incorrect or fabricated — to contradict staff about allergens, product availability, itineraries and child care. The piece notes workers expect tools like Meta’s new Muse to likely amplify the problem.
Reddit announced it will end support for RSS feeds on November 13 and terminate public API access by March 2027, saying RSS and open API endpoints have become vectors for large-scale scraping and automated abuse. The changes will affect moderators, third-party apps, researchers, social-listening tools and AI assistants; Reddit recommends moderators move to the Discord Relay Devvit app and requires developers to register apps by Jan 12, 2027 to retain access.
Meta’s new AI app Muse has seen rapid adoption since its Sept. 8 launch, with Sensor Tower estimating more than 3.4 million downloads and other firms reporting 2.3–4.3 million; downloads and daily activity spiked after Meta heavily promoted Muse at its Meta Connect conference, where the company announced new features including avatar video chat, Mac support, an email address for the agent, more partners/connectors and smart-glasses plans. Muse has reached No.1 on the U.S. App Store and Google Play, and Meta is pushing the app via house ads across Facebook and Instagram plus wider ad buys, though paid ads accounted for a minority of impressions early on.
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