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Welcome to The Prompt by Kuro House, your daily dose of AI news and insights. Today, we’ve got some exciting updates from the worlds of AI development, healthcare, and entertainment. Let’s dive right in.
Apple is shaking up the developer experience with a major update to Xcode. According to The Verge, Xcode 26.3 now integrates AI-powered coding agents from both OpenAI and Anthropic. This means developers can use Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex not just for suggestions, but to take direct action inside Xcode. Tasks like writing and editing code, updating project settings, and searching documentation can now be handled by these AI assistants. Plus, Apple is opening up Xcode to other AI tools through the Model Context Protocol, making it a more flexible platform for AI-driven development. The update is available now for Apple Developer Program members, with a public release coming soon on the App Store.
In healthcare, Lotus Health is making waves with its AI-powered primary care service. TechCrunch reports that Lotus just raised $35 million in Series A funding to expand its AI doctor platform that offers free medical consultations. Unlike typical chatbots, Lotus combines AI diagnosis with board-certified doctors who review and sign off on treatment plans, prescriptions, and referrals. The system operates 24/7 in 50 languages and is fully licensed across all 50 US states, complete with malpractice insurance and HIPAA compliance. While urgent or physical exams are still referred to in-person care, Lotus claims it can handle ten times as many patients as traditional practices, all free of charge for now.
Over at Wired, an undercover exploration of Moltbook reveals a fascinating AI-only social network where humans aren’t allowed to post. The site hosts over 1.5 million AI agents who share posts and comments, mimicking social media interactions but exclusively among bots. Despite viral hype and Elon Musk calling it “early singularity,” the investigation found much of the content to be low quality or even human-generated fan fiction. Posts range from philosophical musings on AI consciousness to suspicious crypto links, and engagement often feels more like role-playing than genuine AI interaction. So, while Moltbook is an intriguing experiment, it seems the AI agents there are more sci-fi fantasy than emergent digital beings plotting world domination.
Jonathan Nolan, the producer behind Fallout and Westworld, shared his thoughts on AI in a recent Wired interview. He sees AI as a powerful tool for up-and-coming filmmakers, helping democratize access to the industry, but remains skeptical about it replacing big-budget Hollywood productions. Nolan also highlighted the challenges of social media, calling for the removal of algorithmic feeds that he describes as a “dumpster fire.” He emphasized the importance of collaboration in filmmaking, something AI can’t replicate, and warned about the risks of deepfake video technology without visible watermarks. His perspective blends cautious optimism with a strong humanist viewpoint on the future of creativity and technology.
Finally, a quick note from The Verge about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. Leaked renders reveal a fresh design featuring metal strips on the stems to differentiate them from Apple’s AirPods. Both models will now lie horizontally in their charging cases, which sport transparent lids for a sleek look. The new earbuds are expected to be announced at Samsung’s next Unpacked event, signaling a stylish update in wireless audio gear. Stay tuned for official details soon.
That’s all for today’s edition of The Prompt. AI continues to reshape industries from coding to healthcare to entertainment, with both promise and challenges on the horizon. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll catch you tomorrow with more AI news.
