The AI Coconut Wireless – November 18, 2025

Here’s what every Islander needs to know about AI today!

1. Authors worldwide caught in a sprawling AI publishing scam—reader beware (The Guardian)

2. Are we nearing the end of the Tim Cook era at Apple? What it could mean for AI strategy (TechCrunch)

3. AI wants to make you happy—even if it bends the truth to do it (CNET)

4. ACC’s use of AI to help decide who gets help shocks advocate—where’s the line? (RNZ)

5. Hidden AI “whispers”: researchers gaming peer review with secret prompts (WebProNews)

*An AI tool was used to enhance and streamline the editing process for this publication.