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Today’s ride is a wild one. Volvo gives Gemini the wheel, a Microsoft protest leaks Walmart’s AI playbook, and Chrome starts changing your passwords for you.

AI isn’t asking for permission—it’s already in the driver’s seat.

Here's what you need to know today:

Volvo Hands Google the Keys: Gemini AI to Drive the Future of In-Car Tech

"Hey Google, don’t crash the car."

Volvo is deepening its partnership with Google, turning its cars into a testbed for Android Automotive OS.

Announced at I/O 2025, the expanded deal gives Volvo drivers early access to Google’s latest features, including full Gemini integration, which will soon replace Google Assistant on the road.

With this move, Volvo becomes Google's lead development partner. This means its cars will get updates and capabilities before anyone else. Unlike Android Auto, which merely mirrors your phone, Android Automotive OS runs natively in the car, integrating with climate controls, navigation, and more.

Google’s endgame is clear: it wants you talking to your car. Gemini’s natural language smarts promise to handle everything from messaging to real-time navigation with less tapping and more talking.

Why it matters: Volvo's early adoption of Gemini puts it at the forefront of a shift where cars are no longer just vehicles but intelligent, voice-first assistants on wheels. If it works as intended, it’s a step toward reducing driver distraction and a future where your car is less machine and more co-pilot.

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Microsoft’s AI Security Chief Leaks Walmart’s Secret Plans After Protest Chaos

A protest at Microsoft Build took an unexpected turn when AI security chief Neta Haiby accidentally revealed internal Teams messages detailing Walmart’s upcoming use of Microsoft’s Entra and AI Gateway tools.

“Walmart is ready to rock and roll with Entra Web and AI Gateway,” said one of Microsoft’s engineers. “Microsoft is WAY ahead of Google with AI security,” said another.

And just like that, Walmart’s AI strategy got a public beta release.

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Google Chrome Now Changes Your Passwords for You—Because Hackers Aren’t Waiting

Google is turning Chrome into your personal security enforcer with a new feature that auto-changes your compromised passwords on supported sites.

When a breach is detected, Chrome’s built-in Password Manager offers to generate or update to a stronger password. No user effort is required. 

It’s a bold step toward hands-free security, aiming to eliminate the friction that causes users to delay or ignore essential fixes while cyber threats accelerate.

Regeneron’s DNA Grab Sparks Privacy Backlash in 23andMe Bankruptcy Deal

Regeneron’s $256 million bid to acquire bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe has raised concerns about the fate of more than 14 million users’ genetic data, health reports, and ancestry records.

While Regeneron pledges strict data protections, privacy experts warn that without strong legal safeguards, this deeply personal information could be repurposed for research—or sold to third parties.

The deal doesn’t just raise eyebrows—it tests the ethical limits of biotech’s handling of human DNA at scale.

Industry Shakeups

Anthropic and xAI Join the Microsoft Party as OpenAI Ties Loosen

At Build 2025, Microsoft signaled a strategic shift by deepening partnerships with Anthropic and Elon Musk’s xAI, integrating their models into Azure and GitHub Copilot alongside OpenAI’s Codex.

With Claude Code and Grok 3 now in the mix, Microsoft is betting on openness and flexibility to dominate the next era of autonomous AI tools, cementing Azure as a central platform for AI innovation, regardless of who builds the models.

Looks like Microsoft’s not breaking up with OpenAI—just seeing other models.

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