☕️ LinkedIn secretly scans over 6000 browser extensions

Q: Sam Altman proposed AI taxes and regulation blueprint including automated labor taxes and four-day w

Sam Altman proposed AI taxes and regulation blueprint including automated labor taxes and four-day workweeks to prepare for AI's economic impact.

Q: LinkedIn secretly scans over 6,000 browser extensions to link users' software choices to their real

LinkedIn secretly scans over 6,000 browser extensions to link users' software choices to their real identities and employers for competitive intelligence.

Q: Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex drove an 84% surge in App Store submissions in Q1 2026 as AI coding to

Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex drove an 84% surge in App Store submissions in Q1 2026 as AI coding tools democratize app development.

Techpresso·Monday, April 6, 2026·1 min read

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This technology newsletter covers Sam Altman's AI tax and regulation proposal, LinkedIn's browser extension scanning practices, and various tech industry developments. Key stories include China forcing Apple to remove Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app, OpenAI's IPO readiness concerns, and the surge in App Store submissions driven by AI coding tools.

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✓Sam Altman proposed AI taxes and regulation blueprint including automated labor taxes and four-day workweeks to prepare for AI's economic impact.

✓LinkedIn secretly scans over 6,000 browser extensions to link users' software choices to their real identities and employers for competitive intelligence.

✓Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex drove an 84% surge in App Store submissions in Q1 2026 as AI coding tools democratize app development.

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