The updated Macs arrive in November with new processors, faster wireless connections and performance claims that still await independent testing.
Microsoft says a new study shows its experimental diagnostic AI can solve complex medical cases more accurately than doctors in controlled tests, though it has not yet proved its safety or effectiveness with patients.
Cybersecurity specialists warn that artificial intelligence is accelerating the discovery of software weaknesses. Critical PHP fixes this week illustrate the pressure on organisations to patch systems before attackers can exploit them.
Barclays says it will reduce its global workforce by around 5,000 this year as technology-led cost savings gather pace, even as third-quarter profit rises.
