Welcome back to Week in Review! This week has been packed with news from around the tech world, including a shocking link between a notorious hacking group and the Spanish government. Let's dive into all the details.

More than 10 years in the making, Kaspersky first revealed the existence of Careto in 2014. At the time, its researchers called the group "one of the most advanced threats at the moment." But what's surprising is that Kaspersky never publicly linked Careto to a specific government.

However, we've now learned that the researchers who first discovered the group were convinced that Spanish government hackers were behind Careto's espionage operations. This revelation raises serious questions about national security and the role of governments in cyber warfare.

Regeneron announced this week that it's buying genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, including the company's genomics service and its bank of 15 million customers' personal and genetic data. The pharma giant said it plans to use the customer data to help drug discovery, prioritizing the privacy, security, and ethical use of 23andMe's customer data.

While this acquisition may seem like a straightforward business deal, it raises concerns about the potential misuse of personal data for commercial gain. Only time will tell if Regeneron lives up to its promise to prioritize user privacy.

Google's biggest developer conference typically showcases product announcements from across Google's portfolio, and this year was no exception. But what stole the show was Sergey Brin admitting that he made "lots of mistakes" with Google Glass. This confession adds a personal touch to the tech giant's ongoing efforts to innovate and improve.

Meanwhile, OpenAI is acquiring io, the device startup CEO Sam Altman has been working on with Jony Ive, in an all-equity deal valued at $6.5 billion. The acquisition comes with its own set of surprises, including a corporate headshot that's hard to miss.

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemieniuk and OpenAI have both been spotted using AI avatars for corporate communications. This new trend has sparked debate about the role of technology in business and its potential impact on human relationships.

While some see this as a way to increase efficiency and productivity, others worry that we're losing touch with the human side of communication. As we move forward, it's essential to strike a balance between innovation and empathy.

This year's Google I/O saw a major shift in the company's approach to search. Instead of relying on traditional search algorithms, Google is now offering an AI mode that allows users to have an AI agent do their bidding.

Maxwell Zeff writes that "At I/O 2025, Google made clear that the concept of Search is firmly in its rearview mirror." This move raises questions about the future of search and how it will evolve in the coming years.

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