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This week on AI: CES 2018, Meltdown & Spectre fixes, Apple's AR headset & more

CES was taking place in Las Vegas, but much of the news continued to revolve around crises like Meltdown and Spectre, the iPhone slowdown controversy, and taxes.

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Everything you need to know:

  • Apple responded to processor vulnerabilities with iOS 11.2.2 and a macOS update > >
  • The company is rumored to have met with suppliers about upcoming AR glasses > >
  • Apple defended itself against charges it doesn't do enough to curb iPhone addiction > >
  • The French government is looking into allegations of planned obsolescence in iPhones > >
  • Apple handed over another $184 million in back taxes to the UK > >
  • Tighter rules on Safari cookies may be costing ad businesses "hundreds of millions" > >
  • The "iPhone SE 2" could have a glass back, and possibly wireless charging > >

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