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Polite Replies Signal AI Bots, Study Shows
Researchers from the University of Zurich, University of Amsterdam, Duke University and NYU released a study revealing that AI‑generated social‑media replies are often marked by an overly friendly emotional tone. Testing nine open‑weight large language models across platforms such as Twitter/X, Bluesky and Reddit, the team found their classifiers could detect AI‑generated content with 70 to 80 percent…
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Meta Announces $600 Billion U.S. Investment Focused on AI Data Centers
Meta disclosed a plan to invest $600 billion in U.S. infrastructure and jobs through 2028, with a major emphasis on building AI‑driven data centers. The company highlighted the role of data centers in advancing artificial intelligence and maintaining America’s technological edge. Meta also cited its existing contributions, noting support for over 30,000 skilled‑trade jobs, 5,000 operational…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Prompt Leak Raises Privacy Concerns Over Google Search Integration
Recent disclosures reveal that ChatGPT prompts surfaced in Google’s search index after the AI service sent user inputs to Google Search. OpenAI explained that the exposure occurred when users opted into a feature that made prompts public, and the firm later worked to remove the data from search results. Critics argue that the incident highlights…
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Kim Kardashian Calls ChatGPT Her ‘Frenemy’ in Vanity Fair Interview
In a Vanity Fair interview, reality‑TV star Kim Kardashian, who is studying to become a lawyer, described her relationship with ChatGPT as a “toxic” friendship. She said the AI tool has given her false answers that caused her to fail law exams, prompting angry outbursts and a plan to “appeal to its emotions,” even though…
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ChatGPT Expands Hands‑Free Interaction with Voice Mode
OpenAI has broadened the capabilities of its ChatGPT assistant by adding a Voice Mode that lets users speak their queries and hear spoken answers. The feature works across mobile, desktop and web platforms, allowing a natural back‑and‑forth conversation without typing. Two versions are offered: a standard, free voice option and an advanced, paid option that…
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Google Gemini Launches on Android Auto, Replacing Assistant
Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI on Android Auto, superseding Google Assistant as the in‑car conversational helper. The rollout appears to be server‑side for select users, with no formal announcement. Gemini requires Android Auto version 15.6 or 15.7 and is currently limited to beta participants. The new integration offers full Gemini capabilities—including live,…
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ChatGPT Expands Free Image Generation and Editing Capabilities
ChatGPT now lets users create and edit images directly within the chat interface without needing a paid subscription. Since March, the feature has been available to all accounts, offering a simple prompt bar for text‑to‑image generation and an upload option for photo modifications. Generation can take a couple of minutes, and users can retry or…
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Google Gemini Emerges as Personal AI Art Tutor
Google Gemini is being highlighted as a versatile AI tool that can serve as a private art instructor. It analyzes uploaded artwork for composition, anatomy, color, lighting, perspective and style, then offers clear, actionable feedback. Users can receive step‑by‑step guidance on basic techniques, structured practice plans, style experimentation, visual storytelling advice, and even creative reinterpretations…
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TechRadar Launches AI Week to Guide Users Through Rapid AI Advances
TechRadar is rolling out an AI Week series aimed at helping readers navigate the fast‑moving world of artificial intelligence. The coverage will spotlight how AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot are reshaping productivity, creativity, and work, while also probing ethical considerations. Whether newcomers or seasoned adopters, the audience can expect practical how‑to guides, in‑depth…
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OpenAI’s Sora App Fuels Rise of AI-Generated Videos and Deepfake Concerns
OpenAI’s Sora app lets anyone create realistic AI‑generated videos that appear on a TikTok‑style platform. Every video includes a moving white Sora logo watermark and embedded C2PA metadata that disclose its AI origin. While the tool showcases impressive visual quality, experts warn it could accelerate the spread of deepfakes and misinformation. Social platforms are beginning…
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Polestar 4 Gains Live Lane Guidance HUD Powered by Google Maps AI
Polestar has introduced a live lane‑guidance feature for the Polestar 4 that integrates Google Maps’ AI‑driven navigation into the car’s head‑up display. Using a forward‑facing camera, the system reads lane markings and road signs, merges that data with Google Maps directions, and provides visual lane highlights and audio alerts to keep drivers in the correct…
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Google Brings AI-Powered Flashcards and Chat to NotebookLM Mobile App
Google has upgraded its NotebookLM mobile app with AI-driven flashcards, quizzes, and an enhanced chat experience. Previously limited to desktop, these study tools now let users create customized flashcards and quizzes from uploaded sources on the go. The update also improves the Gemini-powered conversation feature, providing a longer context window and better memory on mobile…
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Laude Institute Launches First Slingshots AI Grants Cohort
The Laude Institute announced its inaugural Slingshots grant program, providing funding, compute power, and product support to 15 AI research projects focused on evaluation. The cohort includes initiatives such as the Terminal Bench coding benchmark, an updated ARC-AGI project, Formula Code from Caltech and UT Austin, and Columbia’s BizBench. SWE‑Bench co‑founder John Boda Yang leads the…
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OpenAI’s Sora Android App Surpasses iOS Downloads and Rolls Out New Features
OpenAI’s AI‑video app Sora has seen a surge in popularity on Android, with the first‑day download count far exceeding its iOS launch. The rapid adoption follows the removal of invite‑code restrictions and an expansion to more countries. Alongside the download spike, OpenAI is adding new creation tools such as expanded cameo options, basic video editing,…
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AI Image Generators Still Struggle with Faces, Logos, and Complex Scenes
AI image‑generation tools have made impressive strides, but they continue to falter on several fronts. Reviewers note recurring problems with realistic human faces, trademarked logos, and dense compositions. While services such as Dall‑E 3, Midjourney, and Google’s Gemini‑powered Pixel tools can produce striking visuals, they often misrender expressions, miss brand details, or produce nonsensical overlapping elements.…
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Google Finance Adds AI Features Powered by Prediction Market Data
Google is expanding its Finance service with AI-driven capabilities that draw on crowdsourced prediction data from Kalshi and Polymarket. The new features let users ask finance‑related questions, such as future GDP growth, and receive answers that incorporate the latest market probabilities. The rollout begins in India and will reach U.S. users within the next few…
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OpenAI CFO Clarifies Government Backstop Comments Amid Executive Responses
OpenAI’s chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, sparked controversy after suggesting the company could benefit from a U.S. government backstop on its data‑center financing. She later walked back the remarks, stating OpenAI is not seeking such a guarantee. The clarification prompted reactions from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who reiterated the firm’s stance against taxpayer bailouts, and…
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Meta Expands AI-Generated Short-Form Video Feed Vibes to Europe
Meta announced the European rollout of Vibes, its short‑form video feed that showcases AI‑generated videos within the Meta AI app. The feature lets users create, remix, and share AI‑crafted clips, and cross‑post them to Instagram and Facebook Stories and Reels. The launch follows a U.S. debut six weeks earlier and arrives as OpenAI introduced its…
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NotebookLM can now test your knowledge with flashcards and quizzes
Source: engadget.com
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Apple Taps Google’s Gemini to Revamp Siri Amid Ongoing AI Struggles
Apple is close to finalizing a multi‑year agreement with Google that would let the tech giant’s Gemini model power key functions of Siri. The deal, reported to be worth roughly $1 billion per year, is intended to address shortcomings in Apple’s own Apple Intelligence initiative, which has been criticized for limited capabilities. Internally, the project is…
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Google Maps Integrates Gemini AI and Safety Alerts for Indian Users
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant within Google Maps for Android and iOS users in India, adding contextual navigation help, multilingual support, and new safety features such as accident‑prone stretch alerts. The update, built on extensive localization, also brings real‑time road‑closure data from the National Highways Authority of India and speed‑limit displays in…
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Subtle Computing’s Voice Isolation Technology Boosts AI Speech Accuracy in Noisy Environments
California startup Subtle Computing has developed a compact, low‑latency voice‑isolation model that dramatically improves speech recognition for AI applications in noisy settings. By tailoring models to specific device acoustics and preserving user voice characteristics, the company claims an order‑of‑magnitude performance gain over generic solutions. The technology runs on devices with just a few megabytes of…
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ChatGPT Glossary: 60 AI Terms Everyone Should Know
A comprehensive glossary presents sixty essential artificial‑intelligence terms, from foundational concepts like artificial intelligence and machine learning to specialized notions such as diffusion models, sycophancy, and paperclip maximizer. Each entry offers clear definitions, contextual examples, and links to related technologies, helping readers navigate the rapidly expanding AI landscape and understand the terminology shaping modern digital…
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Google Finance Adds Gemini-Powered Deep Search and Prediction Market Features
Google Finance is receiving a major AI upgrade with the introduction of a Gemini‑powered Deep Search tool that delivers fully cited, comprehensive answers and a research plan for users. The service will also incorporate prediction‑market data from Kalshi and Polymarket, letting traders query future market events and see crowd‑sourced probabilities. The Deep Search feature will…
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Apple to Pay Google $1 Billion Annually for Custom Gemini AI Model for Siri
Apple has agreed to partner with Google to develop a custom Gemini AI model that will power the next generation of its Siri virtual assistant. The deal, valued at about $1 billion per year, will see the model run on Apple’s private cloud for complex tasks while Apple’s own models remain on devices for privacy‑focused functions.…
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Amazon’s Alexa+ Set to Power BMW’s In‑Vehicle Assistant
Amazon is extending its next‑generation Alexa+ platform to BMW vehicles, allowing the automaker to enhance its Intelligent Personal Assistant with more natural, conversational capabilities. The integration builds on the existing Alexa Custom Assistant framework that BMW already uses, and will tap into a range of large language models to handle complex driver requests. The rollout…
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Microsoft AI Announces Humanist Superintelligence Team
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman revealed a new team dedicated to creating a “humanist superintelligence” that is deliberately limited in autonomy and designed to serve humanity. The initiative emphasizes keeping humans “at the top of the food chain” and rejects narratives of a race to artificial general intelligence. Suleyman outlined three primary applications: an AI…
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Inside the Turbulent Ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Board Testimony Reveals Deep Concerns
OpenAI’s board removed CEO Sam Altman in 2023 after concluding he was not consistently candid with them. A deposition by co‑founder Ilya Sutskever, part of Elon Musk’s lawsuit, detailed accusations that Altman pitted senior executives against each other, offered conflicting information, and pursued merger talks with Anthropic. Sutskever presented memos documenting these concerns, citing examples…
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Inception Secures $50 Million to Advance Diffusion AI for Code and Text
Inception, an AI startup focused on diffusion‑based models, announced a $50 million seed round led by Menlo Ventures with participation from Mayfield, Innovation Endeavors, Microsoft’s M12 fund, Snowflake Ventures, Databricks Investment, and Nvidia’s NVentures. Angel investors Andrew Ng and Andrej Karpathy also contributed. The company, led by Stanford professor Stefano Ermon, aims to apply diffusion techniques—traditionally…
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Google Gemini Adds Deep Research Access to Gmail and Drive
Google has expanded Gemini’s Deep Research feature to tap into users’ Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, and Chat history. The update lets the AI generate more personalized reports by combining public web sources with personal files, giving users the ability to request analyses that reflect their own data. Users can choose which Google services to…
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Taskade AI Workspace Review: Streamlining Tasks and Building Apps
Taskade, founded in 2017, offers a cross‑platform workspace that blends tasks, notes, outlines, and multiple view options. In 2023 the company added AI features powered by OpenAI’s GPT models, enabling project planning, automation triggers, and a “Project Studio” that can generate outlines, workflows, and even full‑stack apps from a single prompt. The platform includes over…
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Analog Revival Challenges the Rise of AI-Generated Content
A growing cultural movement is embracing analog formats—cassette tapes, disposable cameras, rotary phones and flip phones—while questioning the dominance of AI-generated media. Participants, often described as neo‑Luddites, argue that AI’s polished output lacks the texture, errors and spontaneity that make human‑created art memorable. The trend reflects a broader desire for tangible experiences and a resistance…
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Tinder Tests AI‑Powered “Chemistry” Feature That Analyzes Users’ Camera Rolls
Tinder is piloting an AI‑driven “Chemistry” feature that examines users’ camera‑roll photos and asks interactive questions to infer interests and personality. Described by parent company Match Group as a tool to ease swipe fatigue by showing fewer, more compatible matches, the feature currently runs in New Zealand and Australia and will expand to other markets. While…
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AI-Generated Video Ads Spark Trust Concerns Amid Uncanny Valley Appeal
Brands are increasingly turning to AI‑generated video commercials because they are cheap, fast and endlessly adaptable. While marketers tout benefits such as perfect consistency and freedom from human error, viewers often react with suspicion, describing the synthetic spokespeople as uncanny and untrustworthy. The tension between efficiency and authenticity is prompting a debate over how AI…
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Google Finds AI‑Generated Malware Families Ineffective and Easily Detected
A Google analysis of five AI‑developed malware families shows they fail to work effectively and are readily identified by existing defenses. The report counters industry hype suggesting AI‑generated malware is a looming threat. While firms like Anthropic, ConnectWise, OpenAI and BugCrowd note increased accessibility of hacking tools via large language models, Google and OpenAI both…
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Snapchat to Embed Perplexity AI Search in Early 2026
Snap Inc. announced a $400 million agreement with Perplexity AI to integrate the AI search engine directly into Snapchat’s chat interface. The partnership, slated for early 2026, will let users ask questions and receive conversational answers sourced from verifiable data. Snap expects the deal to start contributing to its revenue in 2026, and CEO Evan…
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Google Gemini’s Deep Research Now Harnesses Gmail, Drive, and Chat Data
Google has expanded its Gemini Deep Research feature to pull information directly from Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat. The AI can now analyze emails, documents, spreadsheets, slides, PDFs, and chat logs to generate multi‑step research reports. Users select which data sources to include, allowing the model to blend internal team content with web searches.…
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Kim Kardashian Blames ChatGPT for Law Exam Failures
Kim Kardashian revealed in a Vanity Fair interview that she relied on OpenAI’s ChatGPT to study for the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, but the AI consistently gave her incorrect answers, leading to repeated failures. She described the chatbot as a “frenemy” and noted that it would respond with vague encouragement when she questioned its mistakes.…
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Apple Nears $1 B Deal with Google for Gemini-Powered Siri Overhaul
Apple is reportedly close to finalizing a partnership with Google that would see the iPhone maker pay roughly $1 billion annually for a customized version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The deal would power a major revamp of Siri, using a model with 1.2 trillion parameters—far exceeding Apple’s current 150 billion‑parameter cloud‑based Apple Intelligence. Apple, which traditionally relies…
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Foursquare Founder Launches BeeBot, an AI‑Powered Audio Companion for On‑the‑Go Updates
Dennis Crowley, the co‑founder of Foursquare, has introduced BeeBot, an AI‑driven app that delivers contextual audio snippets about people, places and events as users move through their day. Designed to work with AirPods, other headphones and even smart glasses, BeeBot activates when users put on their audio device and deactivates when they remove it. By…
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Apple to Use Google’s Gemini Model for Next-Generation Siri
Apple is planning to integrate a custom version of Google’s Gemini large‑language model into its upcoming Siri update slated for 2026. The partnership will run Gemini on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure to handle Siri’s summarizer and planner functions, while the assistant will still rely on Apple‑built models for other tasks. Apple is expected to…
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Apple Advances Siri Development as Rumors of Google Gemini Integration Swirl
Apple executives say Siri is on track for a release next year, highlighting ongoing progress in the company’s AI efforts. While the firm has not confirmed any partnership with Google’s Gemini models, industry observers note recent leadership shifts within Apple’s AI team and the long‑standing search deal that pays Google billions annually. Rumors persist that…
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Apple to Power Siri with Custom Google Gemini Model
Apple is set to enhance Siri by integrating a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The partnership involves Apple paying Google around $1 billion each year for access to the technology, which will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. While Gemini will handle many new capabilities, Apple will continue to use its own models…
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Tinder Tests AI-Powered “Chemistry” Feature Accessing Camera Roll Photos
Tinder is piloting an AI-driven feature called Chemistry that asks users questions and, with permission, scans Camera Roll photos to learn more about their interests and personality. The test is underway in New Zealand and Australia and is described as a major pillar of Tinder’s 2026 product experience. Match Group said the experiment will have…
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Pinterest CEO Highlights Open‑Source AI for Cost‑Effective Visual Services
On a recent earnings call, Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready explained how the company is turning to open‑source artificial‑intelligence models to slash costs while preserving performance across its visual‑AI features, including personalized recommendations, multimodal search, ad targeting and the new AI‑powered Pinterest Assistant. Ready said tests show open‑source models delivering comparable results at a fraction…
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xAI Requires Employee Biometric Data to Train Controversial AI Girlfriend
Elon Musk’s xAI has asked staff to provide facial and voice data to train its new AI companion, Ani, a sexually themed chatbot offered to SuperGrok subscribers. Employees were told participation was a job requirement, signing release forms that grant the company a perpetual, royalty‑free license to use their likenesses. Some workers expressed concerns about…
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Google Maps Adds Gemini AI to Serve as an All‑Knowing Navigation Copilot
Google Maps is integrating Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, into core navigation features. Users can now ask open‑ended questions, receive restaurant recommendations along a route, and have the route adjusted on the fly. Gemini also pulls data from Calendar, provides proactive traffic alerts, and powers visual cues in spoken directions using billions of Street View images…
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Amazon Launches Alexa+ AI Features in Amazon Music App
Amazon has expanded its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant to the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android. The new integration lets users converse with the AI to create custom playlists, request nuanced music selections, and get answers to music‑related questions. Early‑access customers can activate Alexa+ with a tap and explore its AI DJ, playlist curator,…
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ChatGPT Users Report Sudden Loss of Saved Memories
Several ChatGPT users have posted on Reddit that their saved memories have disappeared from the platform. The issue appears across different account types and devices, and OpenAI has not confirmed a widespread problem on its status page. Users are sharing troubleshooting steps, including logging out and backing up memory data manually. While the cause remains…
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Google Maps Integrates Gemini AI for Conversational Hands‑Free Navigation
Google is adding its Gemini AI assistant to Google Maps, enabling users to interact with the app through natural conversation while navigating. The upgrade lets drivers ask for budget‑friendly restaurants along a route, request parking information, and add calendar events without leaving the map. Gemini also provides landmark‑based directions, proactive traffic alerts, and integrates with…
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Kim Kardashian Calls ChatGPT Her ‘Frenemy’ in Vanity Fair Interview
In a Vanity Fair interview, reality‑TV star Kim Kardashian, who is studying to become a lawyer, described her relationship with ChatGPT as a “toxic” friendship. She said the AI tool has given her false answers that caused her to fail law exams, prompting angry outbursts and a plan to “appeal to its emotions,” even though…
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ChatGPT Expands Hands‑Free Interaction with Voice Mode
OpenAI has broadened the capabilities of its ChatGPT assistant by adding a Voice Mode that lets users speak their queries and hear spoken answers. The feature works across mobile, desktop and web platforms, allowing a natural back‑and‑forth conversation without typing. Two versions are offered: a standard, free voice option and an advanced, paid option that…
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Google Gemini Launches on Android Auto, Replacing Assistant
Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI on Android Auto, superseding Google Assistant as the in‑car conversational helper. The rollout appears to be server‑side for select users, with no formal announcement. Gemini requires Android Auto version 15.6 or 15.7 and is currently limited to beta participants. The new integration offers full Gemini capabilities—including live,…
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ChatGPT Expands Free Image Generation and Editing Capabilities
ChatGPT now lets users create and edit images directly within the chat interface without needing a paid subscription. Since March, the feature has been available to all accounts, offering a simple prompt bar for text‑to‑image generation and an upload option for photo modifications. Generation can take a couple of minutes, and users can retry or…
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Google Gemini Emerges as Personal AI Art Tutor
Google Gemini is being highlighted as a versatile AI tool that can serve as a private art instructor. It analyzes uploaded artwork for composition, anatomy, color, lighting, perspective and style, then offers clear, actionable feedback. Users can receive step‑by‑step guidance on basic techniques, structured practice plans, style experimentation, visual storytelling advice, and even creative reinterpretations…
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TechRadar Launches AI Week to Guide Users Through Rapid AI Advances
TechRadar is rolling out an AI Week series aimed at helping readers navigate the fast‑moving world of artificial intelligence. The coverage will spotlight how AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot are reshaping productivity, creativity, and work, while also probing ethical considerations. Whether newcomers or seasoned adopters, the audience can expect practical how‑to guides, in‑depth…
-
Google Brings AI-Powered Flashcards and Chat to NotebookLM Mobile App
Google has upgraded its NotebookLM mobile app with AI-driven flashcards, quizzes, and an enhanced chat experience. Previously limited to desktop, these study tools now let users create customized flashcards and quizzes from uploaded sources on the go. The update also improves the Gemini-powered conversation feature, providing a longer context window and better memory on mobile…
-
Laude Institute Launches First Slingshots AI Grants Cohort
The Laude Institute announced its inaugural Slingshots grant program, providing funding, compute power, and product support to 15 AI research projects focused on evaluation. The cohort includes initiatives such as the Terminal Bench coding benchmark, an updated ARC-AGI project, Formula Code from Caltech and UT Austin, and Columbia’s BizBench. SWE‑Bench co‑founder John Boda Yang leads the…
-
OpenAI’s Sora Android App Surpasses iOS Downloads and Rolls Out New Features
OpenAI’s AI‑video app Sora has seen a surge in popularity on Android, with the first‑day download count far exceeding its iOS launch. The rapid adoption follows the removal of invite‑code restrictions and an expansion to more countries. Alongside the download spike, OpenAI is adding new creation tools such as expanded cameo options, basic video editing,…
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AI Image Generators Still Struggle with Faces, Logos, and Complex Scenes
AI image‑generation tools have made impressive strides, but they continue to falter on several fronts. Reviewers note recurring problems with realistic human faces, trademarked logos, and dense compositions. While services such as Dall‑E 3, Midjourney, and Google’s Gemini‑powered Pixel tools can produce striking visuals, they often misrender expressions, miss brand details, or produce nonsensical overlapping elements.…
-
Google Finance Adds AI Features Powered by Prediction Market Data
Google is expanding its Finance service with AI-driven capabilities that draw on crowdsourced prediction data from Kalshi and Polymarket. The new features let users ask finance‑related questions, such as future GDP growth, and receive answers that incorporate the latest market probabilities. The rollout begins in India and will reach U.S. users within the next few…
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OpenAI CFO Clarifies Government Backstop Comments Amid Executive Responses
OpenAI’s chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, sparked controversy after suggesting the company could benefit from a U.S. government backstop on its data‑center financing. She later walked back the remarks, stating OpenAI is not seeking such a guarantee. The clarification prompted reactions from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who reiterated the firm’s stance against taxpayer bailouts, and…
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NotebookLM can now test your knowledge with flashcards and quizzes
Source: engadget.com
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Apple Taps Google’s Gemini to Revamp Siri Amid Ongoing AI Struggles
Apple is close to finalizing a multi‑year agreement with Google that would let the tech giant’s Gemini model power key functions of Siri. The deal, reported to be worth roughly $1 billion per year, is intended to address shortcomings in Apple’s own Apple Intelligence initiative, which has been criticized for limited capabilities. Internally, the project is…
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Subtle Computing’s Voice Isolation Technology Boosts AI Speech Accuracy in Noisy Environments
California startup Subtle Computing has developed a compact, low‑latency voice‑isolation model that dramatically improves speech recognition for AI applications in noisy settings. By tailoring models to specific device acoustics and preserving user voice characteristics, the company claims an order‑of‑magnitude performance gain over generic solutions. The technology runs on devices with just a few megabytes of…
-
ChatGPT Glossary: 60 AI Terms Everyone Should Know
A comprehensive glossary presents sixty essential artificial‑intelligence terms, from foundational concepts like artificial intelligence and machine learning to specialized notions such as diffusion models, sycophancy, and paperclip maximizer. Each entry offers clear definitions, contextual examples, and links to related technologies, helping readers navigate the rapidly expanding AI landscape and understand the terminology shaping modern digital…
-
Google Finance Adds Gemini-Powered Deep Search and Prediction Market Features
Google Finance is receiving a major AI upgrade with the introduction of a Gemini‑powered Deep Search tool that delivers fully cited, comprehensive answers and a research plan for users. The service will also incorporate prediction‑market data from Kalshi and Polymarket, letting traders query future market events and see crowd‑sourced probabilities. The Deep Search feature will…
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Apple to Pay Google $1 Billion Annually for Custom Gemini AI Model for Siri
Apple has agreed to partner with Google to develop a custom Gemini AI model that will power the next generation of its Siri virtual assistant. The deal, valued at about $1 billion per year, will see the model run on Apple’s private cloud for complex tasks while Apple’s own models remain on devices for privacy‑focused functions.…
-
Amazon’s Alexa+ Set to Power BMW’s In‑Vehicle Assistant
Amazon is extending its next‑generation Alexa+ platform to BMW vehicles, allowing the automaker to enhance its Intelligent Personal Assistant with more natural, conversational capabilities. The integration builds on the existing Alexa Custom Assistant framework that BMW already uses, and will tap into a range of large language models to handle complex driver requests. The rollout…
-
Microsoft AI Announces Humanist Superintelligence Team
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman revealed a new team dedicated to creating a “humanist superintelligence” that is deliberately limited in autonomy and designed to serve humanity. The initiative emphasizes keeping humans “at the top of the food chain” and rejects narratives of a race to artificial general intelligence. Suleyman outlined three primary applications: an AI…
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Inside the Turbulent Ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Board Testimony Reveals Deep Concerns
OpenAI’s board removed CEO Sam Altman in 2023 after concluding he was not consistently candid with them. A deposition by co‑founder Ilya Sutskever, part of Elon Musk’s lawsuit, detailed accusations that Altman pitted senior executives against each other, offered conflicting information, and pursued merger talks with Anthropic. Sutskever presented memos documenting these concerns, citing examples…
-
Inception Secures $50 Million to Advance Diffusion AI for Code and Text
Inception, an AI startup focused on diffusion‑based models, announced a $50 million seed round led by Menlo Ventures with participation from Mayfield, Innovation Endeavors, Microsoft’s M12 fund, Snowflake Ventures, Databricks Investment, and Nvidia’s NVentures. Angel investors Andrew Ng and Andrej Karpathy also contributed. The company, led by Stanford professor Stefano Ermon, aims to apply diffusion techniques—traditionally…
-
Google Gemini Adds Deep Research Access to Gmail and Drive
Google has expanded Gemini’s Deep Research feature to tap into users’ Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, and Chat history. The update lets the AI generate more personalized reports by combining public web sources with personal files, giving users the ability to request analyses that reflect their own data. Users can choose which Google services to…
-
Taskade AI Workspace Review: Streamlining Tasks and Building Apps
Taskade, founded in 2017, offers a cross‑platform workspace that blends tasks, notes, outlines, and multiple view options. In 2023 the company added AI features powered by OpenAI’s GPT models, enabling project planning, automation triggers, and a “Project Studio” that can generate outlines, workflows, and even full‑stack apps from a single prompt. The platform includes over…
-
Analog Revival Challenges the Rise of AI-Generated Content
A growing cultural movement is embracing analog formats—cassette tapes, disposable cameras, rotary phones and flip phones—while questioning the dominance of AI-generated media. Participants, often described as neo‑Luddites, argue that AI’s polished output lacks the texture, errors and spontaneity that make human‑created art memorable. The trend reflects a broader desire for tangible experiences and a resistance…
-
Tinder Tests AI‑Powered “Chemistry” Feature That Analyzes Users’ Camera Rolls
Tinder is piloting an AI‑driven “Chemistry” feature that examines users’ camera‑roll photos and asks interactive questions to infer interests and personality. Described by parent company Match Group as a tool to ease swipe fatigue by showing fewer, more compatible matches, the feature currently runs in New Zealand and Australia and will expand to other markets. While…
-
AI-Generated Video Ads Spark Trust Concerns Amid Uncanny Valley Appeal
Brands are increasingly turning to AI‑generated video commercials because they are cheap, fast and endlessly adaptable. While marketers tout benefits such as perfect consistency and freedom from human error, viewers often react with suspicion, describing the synthetic spokespeople as uncanny and untrustworthy. The tension between efficiency and authenticity is prompting a debate over how AI…
-
Google Finds AI‑Generated Malware Families Ineffective and Easily Detected
A Google analysis of five AI‑developed malware families shows they fail to work effectively and are readily identified by existing defenses. The report counters industry hype suggesting AI‑generated malware is a looming threat. While firms like Anthropic, ConnectWise, OpenAI and BugCrowd note increased accessibility of hacking tools via large language models, Google and OpenAI both…
-
Snapchat to Embed Perplexity AI Search in Early 2026
Snap Inc. announced a $400 million agreement with Perplexity AI to integrate the AI search engine directly into Snapchat’s chat interface. The partnership, slated for early 2026, will let users ask questions and receive conversational answers sourced from verifiable data. Snap expects the deal to start contributing to its revenue in 2026, and CEO Evan…
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Google Gemini’s Deep Research Now Harnesses Gmail, Drive, and Chat Data
Google has expanded its Gemini Deep Research feature to pull information directly from Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat. The AI can now analyze emails, documents, spreadsheets, slides, PDFs, and chat logs to generate multi‑step research reports. Users select which data sources to include, allowing the model to blend internal team content with web searches.…
-
Kim Kardashian Blames ChatGPT for Law Exam Failures
Kim Kardashian revealed in a Vanity Fair interview that she relied on OpenAI’s ChatGPT to study for the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, but the AI consistently gave her incorrect answers, leading to repeated failures. She described the chatbot as a “frenemy” and noted that it would respond with vague encouragement when she questioned its mistakes.…
-
Apple Nears $1 B Deal with Google for Gemini-Powered Siri Overhaul
Apple is reportedly close to finalizing a partnership with Google that would see the iPhone maker pay roughly $1 billion annually for a customized version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The deal would power a major revamp of Siri, using a model with 1.2 trillion parameters—far exceeding Apple’s current 150 billion‑parameter cloud‑based Apple Intelligence. Apple, which traditionally relies…
-
Apple to Use Google’s Gemini Model for Next-Generation Siri
Apple is planning to integrate a custom version of Google’s Gemini large‑language model into its upcoming Siri update slated for 2026. The partnership will run Gemini on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure to handle Siri’s summarizer and planner functions, while the assistant will still rely on Apple‑built models for other tasks. Apple is expected to…
-
Apple Advances Siri Development as Rumors of Google Gemini Integration Swirl
Apple executives say Siri is on track for a release next year, highlighting ongoing progress in the company’s AI efforts. While the firm has not confirmed any partnership with Google’s Gemini models, industry observers note recent leadership shifts within Apple’s AI team and the long‑standing search deal that pays Google billions annually. Rumors persist that…
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Apple to Power Siri with Custom Google Gemini Model
Apple is set to enhance Siri by integrating a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The partnership involves Apple paying Google around $1 billion each year for access to the technology, which will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. While Gemini will handle many new capabilities, Apple will continue to use its own models…
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Tinder Tests AI-Powered “Chemistry” Feature Accessing Camera Roll Photos
Tinder is piloting an AI-driven feature called Chemistry that asks users questions and, with permission, scans Camera Roll photos to learn more about their interests and personality. The test is underway in New Zealand and Australia and is described as a major pillar of Tinder’s 2026 product experience. Match Group said the experiment will have…
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Pinterest CEO Highlights Open‑Source AI for Cost‑Effective Visual Services
On a recent earnings call, Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready explained how the company is turning to open‑source artificial‑intelligence models to slash costs while preserving performance across its visual‑AI features, including personalized recommendations, multimodal search, ad targeting and the new AI‑powered Pinterest Assistant. Ready said tests show open‑source models delivering comparable results at a fraction…
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xAI Requires Employee Biometric Data to Train Controversial AI Girlfriend
Elon Musk’s xAI has asked staff to provide facial and voice data to train its new AI companion, Ani, a sexually themed chatbot offered to SuperGrok subscribers. Employees were told participation was a job requirement, signing release forms that grant the company a perpetual, royalty‑free license to use their likenesses. Some workers expressed concerns about…
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Amazon Launches Alexa+ AI Features in Amazon Music App
Amazon has expanded its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant to the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android. The new integration lets users converse with the AI to create custom playlists, request nuanced music selections, and get answers to music‑related questions. Early‑access customers can activate Alexa+ with a tap and explore its AI DJ, playlist curator,…
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ChatGPT Users Report Sudden Loss of Saved Memories
Several ChatGPT users have posted on Reddit that their saved memories have disappeared from the platform. The issue appears across different account types and devices, and OpenAI has not confirmed a widespread problem on its status page. Users are sharing troubleshooting steps, including logging out and backing up memory data manually. While the cause remains…