OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren’t sweating it
OpenAI and Perplexity have introduced AI-driven shopping tools that integrate with their chatbots to assist users in product research. Both platforms offer similar functionalities, such as generating purchase recommendations...
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Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit
Warner Music Group (WMG) has resolved a copyright dispute with AI music startup Suno through a partnership agreement, marking a significant shift in the music industry. The deal aims...
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ChatGPT’s voice mode is no longer a separate interface
ChatGPT’s voice interaction feature is undergoing a significant interface update. OpenAI has redesigned the platform to allow users to engage with the voice mode directly within the chat interface....
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Character AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat
Character.AI is introducing an interactive storytelling feature for children, replacing open-ended chatbots due to safety concerns. The shift follows legal challenges and mental health debates around 24/7 AI conversations....
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WIRED Roundup: Gemini 3 Release, Nvidia Earnings, Epstein Files Fallout
The WIRED AI podcast episode examines AI’s evolving role in mental health, highlighting how chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok are influencing psychological well-being. It explores the rise of AI...
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YouTube is working on a feature that will fix the messy home feed
YouTube is developing a new feature called ‘Your Custom Feed’ to address user frustrations with its algorithm-driven recommendations. The tool allows users to input specific interests to tailor their...
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Why ‘hold forever’ investors are snapping up venture capital ‘zombies’
Bending Spoons, an Italian tech firm, has made a major move by acquiring AOL and securing a $270 million funding round, boosting its valuation to $11 billion. The company’s...
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Uber and WeRide’s robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi is officially driverless
Uber and WeRide have launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in autonomous transportation. The service, initially operating on Yas Island—a key tourist...
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