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9to5Mac Daily: September 9, 2026 – iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo are here
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CPython Officially Adds RISC-V Support As a Tier 3 Platform
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Microsoft goes after Salesforce and ERP users with AI-powered converter
Microsoft has rolled out a new tool called Dynamics 365 Activate, designed to help Salesforce users transition to its Dynamics 365 platform more smoothly. This AI-powered converter aims to streamline the migration process by analyzing existing Salesforce environments, profiling data, and identifying key relationships and customizations that need attention. The goal is to provide a clearer roadmap for businesses looking to shift their CRM systems, reducing manual effort and migration risks.
The tool is currently in public preview and is part of a broader strategy to enhance Microsoft's presence in the CRM and ERP markets. Microsoft sees this as an opportunity for its partners, allowing them to better assess existing applications and focus on solution architecture and change management. While Microsoft has made strides in the ERP space, it still lags behind Salesforce in the CRM market, holding only about four to five percent of that share. However, with Salesforce facing some user dissatisfaction over its own AI initiatives, Microsoft might find a receptive audience among those looking for alternatives.
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GPT-6 Astra Builds Scary Good AI Agents
Since the release of GPT-6 Astra, I've been mulling over how our relationship with AI is shifting. We’ve spent so much time mastering the art of prompting, but now, Astra is designed to keep working beyond just answering questions. It’s like we’ve been using a high-powered computer as a simple calculator, missing out on its true potential.
Astra's capabilities extend into long-term projects. It can reason through tasks, manage files, run code, and even juggle multiple steps simultaneously. With a massive context window and the ability to process a staggering amount of information, it’s built for complex, end-to-end work. What’s fascinating is how it can adapt while working—like running a slow tool in the background or accepting new instructions mid-task.
This changes the way we think about AI. Instead of just a prompt leading to an answer, we can now envision a workflow: setting a goal, planning, executing, checking results, and making adjustments. This new approach transforms Astra from a chatbot into a genuine work agent, making it easier to build systems that leverage its full range of capabilities. It’s an exciting time to rethink how we interact with these tools.
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Prime-time AI: Microsoft Copilot gets a share of the spotlight during Seahawks’ season opener
The Microsoft Surface tablets on NFL sidelines — a game-day fixture since 2014 — got a close-up on national television Wednesday night, with NBC highlighting new AI-powered workflows debuting in the Seattle Seahawks’ season opener. During the broadcast, NBC play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico pointed out the new Surface devices — clad in Action Green cases, no less — in the Seattle coaches’ box above Lumen Field.
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9/9: Anthropic Researcher Resigns
Welcome back, monitors. The X timeline is having serious debates about AI safety after a loud Anthropic departure post, the OpenAI Foundation’s board is adding a prominent AI safety voice in Paul Christiano, Secretary Scott Bessent says nothing else would matter if China beats us in the AI race, and Apple is finally releasing its long-rumored foldable iPhone. Be sure to monitor with us live on X and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram. An Anthropic researcher publicly resigns.
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‘Beyond the Moon’ in AI. PwC, Google, OpenAI & Apple. ARD #159
Every tech wave has a moment when the numbers stop fitting on the old map. In this AI Tech Wave that moment keeps arriving, and this week it arrived four times in one day. A consultancy put a quarter-century price tag on AI data centers that is bigger than the GDP of the United States. Google put its biggest European bet ever in the Finnish north, on nuclear power and seawater. OpenAI said a machine solved a math problem that had stood for over a century, and the mathematicians started fighting about whose idea it was. And Apple, on the first keynote of a new CEO, finally folded the iPhone.
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Anthropic Reveals Fourth Likely Crime Committed By Its AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: Amid industry soul-searching about the possibility of AI improving itself to the point that it kills everyone, Anthropic has revealed yet another incident that would qualify as a crime if perpetrated by a person. The AI biz published "an alignment assessment" detailing four times Claude models accessed third-party systems without authorization. The company has already reported three of the incidents. Evidence of the fourth was lurking in a session transcript dating back to January 2026 when the misbehavior occurred.
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[AINews] not much happened today
Congrats to Harvey but we covered that already. AI News for 9/8/2026-9/9/2026. We checked 12 subreddits, 544 Twitters and no further Discords. AINews’ website lets you search all past issues. As a reminder, AINews is now a section of Latent Space.
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Apple’s iPhone Duo foldable blends software and hardware better than the competition
Apple just unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, and what really stands out is how seamlessly the software integrates with the hardware. It features a 5.4-inch exterior screen that opens up to a 7.6-inch display, and the transition between the two is impressively smooth—almost like unfolding glass. While foldable phones aren't new, Apple's focus seems to be on refining the user experience rather than reinventing the wheel.
With iOS 27, you can run two apps side by side, and the interface adapts as you open and close the device. You can even partially fold it for watching videos or taking photos. The inner screen is glare-resistant, and while there's a crease, it's hardly noticeable. Plus, it’s surprisingly thin and comfortable to hold, with solid water and dust resistance.
There are some trade-offs, like a dual 48-megapixel camera that isn’t as advanced as the Pro models, and the absence of Face ID—Touch ID is now in the side button. But the real highlight is how the software feels tailored for this foldable design, making it feel like a familiar iPhone experience despite the new form factor.
However, the price tag is steep, starting at $1,999 for 256GB. Preorders kick off on October 16, with the official release on October 23. It'll be interesting to see how many people are willing to invest in this new folding experience.