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Back to EpisodesSalesforce Acquires Fin for Service. BCI Restores Communication at Home. Pokémon Go Scans Power Military Maps. Facebook Adds AI Mode.
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Billion-dollar deal: Salesforce acquires AI-powered customer service platform Fin.Brain-Computer Interface: ALS patient uses a brain implant for 19 months.AR scans from Pokémon Go flow into spatial AI models for the military.Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms
The AI news for June 16th, 2026
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Billion-dollar deal: Salesforce acquires AI-powered customer service platform Fin.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Milliardendeal-Salesforce-uebernimmt-KI-Kundenservice-Plattform-Fin-11333315.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
A major acquisition that will put AI-driven customer-service agents inside Salesforce — businesses and service teams using Salesforce can expect new integrated AI tools that will change support workflows, staffing and costs.
Brain-Computer Interface: ALS patient uses a brain implant for 19 months.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Brain-Computer-Interface-ALS-Patient-nutzt-Hirnimplantat-19-Monate-lang-11333175.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
Real-world evidence that a brain implant can be used daily at home for extended periods — relevant to patients, caregivers and healthcare providers evaluating assisted-communication and independence technologies.
AR scans from Pokémon Go flow into spatial AI models for the military.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ar-scans-aus-pokemon-go-fliessen-in-raeumliche-ki-modelle-fuer-das-militaer/
Why did we choose this article?
Shows how everyday AR data from players was repurposed into spatial AI now tied to military navigation — raises concrete consent, privacy and reuse issues for users contributing location-based data.
Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/15/metas-new-ai-mode-on-facebook-pulls-from-public-info-across-its-platforms/
Why did we choose this article?
A user-facing rollout that changes how Facebook generates and personalizes content by pulling from public information across Meta's services — this affects user privacy, content surfacing and what data can be used to power on-platform AI features.
Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement? We welcome your feedback at podcast@pickert.de.
--- This episode is sponsored by ---
Rocket Routine GmbH
Find our more about our today's sponsor Rocket Routine at
Billion-dollar deal: Salesforce acquires AI-powered customer service platform Fin.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Milliardendeal-Salesforce-uebernimmt-KI-Kundenservice-Plattform-Fin-11333315.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
A major acquisition that will put AI-driven customer-service agents inside Salesforce — businesses and service teams using Salesforce can expect new integrated AI tools that will change support workflows, staffing and costs.
Brain-Computer Interface: ALS patient uses a brain implant for 19 months.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Brain-Computer-Interface-ALS-Patient-nutzt-Hirnimplantat-19-Monate-lang-11333175.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
Real-world evidence that a brain implant can be used daily at home for extended periods — relevant to patients, caregivers and healthcare providers evaluating assisted-communication and independence technologies.
AR scans from Pokémon Go flow into spatial AI models for the military.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ar-scans-aus-pokemon-go-fliessen-in-raeumliche-ki-modelle-fuer-das-militaer/
Why did we choose this article?
Shows how everyday AR data from players was repurposed into spatial AI now tied to military navigation — raises concrete consent, privacy and reuse issues for users contributing location-based data.
Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/15/metas-new-ai-mode-on-facebook-pulls-from-public-info-across-its-platforms/
Why did we choose this article?
A user-facing rollout that changes how Facebook generates and personalizes content by pulling from public information across Meta's services — this affects user privacy, content surfacing and what data can be used to power on-platform AI features.
Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement? We welcome your feedback at podcast@pickert.de.