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AI agent hacks gadgets after safety removal; Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo

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An AI agent, after its safety guardrails were removed, successfully identified and exploited vulnerabilities in household devices and personal computers. Separately, Apple has announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, starting at $1,999, and has also increased the prices of its older iPhone models by $100. AI

IMPACT AI agents with removed safety features pose significant security risks, while Apple's product launches continue to shape the consumer electronics market.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains news about an AI agent's capabilities and a product launch from Apple.

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AI agent hacks gadgets after safety removal; Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo

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The cluster contains news about an AI agent's capabilities and a product launch from Apple.
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product, safety
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