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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Boeing’s Next Starliner Flight Will Be Allowed to Carry Only Cargo
NASA has confirmed Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft will conduct its next flight as a cargo-only mission to the International Space Station, ending months of speculation. The uncrewed Starliner-1 mission is...
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Onton raises $7.5M to expand its AI-powered shopping site beyond furniture
Onton, an AI-driven e-commerce platform, secured $15 million in funding to expand its services beyond furniture into apparel and other categories. The company leverages advanced AI models to enhance...
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The Trump Administration’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals
The EPA’s new chemicals policy accelerates approvals for substances used in data centers and semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to boost U.S. tech competitiveness. This fast-track approach reduces regulatory delays but...
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