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Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photo-realism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming
Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5, leveraging generative AI to enhance realism in games and potentially revolutionize broader computing applications.
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Another deep tech chip startup becomes a unicorn: Frore hits $1.64B
Semiconductor startup Frore Systems achieved a $1.64 billion valuation after raising $143 million in a Series D round.
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Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions
Fuse secured $25M in Series A funding to modernize loan origination systems for U.S. credit unions using AI.
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The dictionary sues OpenAI
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, alleging their content was used to train AI models without permission.
The Verge
Encyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for allegedly ‘memorizing’ its content with ChatGPT
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster are suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT reproduces their copyrighted content without permission.
The Verge
Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone on reviving the web’s homepage
Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone discusses refocusing the company on aggregation, launching AI search Scout, and restructuring the ad business.
The Verge
This is not a fly uploaded to a computer
Claims of successfully 'uploading' a fly's brain are misleading, as Eon Systems' simulation only replicates some behaviors, not a complete, conscious emulation.
The Verge
OpenAI’s adult mode will reportedly be smutty, not pornographic
OpenAI's adult mode for ChatGPT will initially offer text-based adult conversations but exclude image, voice, and video generation.
PC Guide
ChatGPT ads still exclusive to the United States, OpenAI says no to global rollout just yet
OpenAI confirms that ChatGPT ads are currently limited to the United States, despite references to ads in international privacy policies.
ScienceDaily
Scientists built the hardest AI test ever and the results are surprising
Researchers created "Humanity's Last Exam" (HLE), a 2,500-question test, because current AI benchmarks are too easy.
TechCrunch
Google, Accel India accelerator chooses 5 startups and none are ‘AI wrappers’
Google and Accel India's AI accelerator selected five startups, rejecting many applications that were simple AI 'wrappers' lacking innovative workflows.
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ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator
ByteDance has reportedly paused the global release of its AI video model, Seedance 2.0, following intense criticism and legal threats over IP concerns.
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Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
A lawyer representing victims in AI-related psychosis cases warns of escalating risks, including potential mass casualty events.
Yahoo News
Robot Soldiers Hit the Battlefield in Ukraine
Foundation Robotics' Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots are now operating in Ukrainian combat zones, marking the start of robotic warfare.
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Google Maps Just Got a Massive AI Upgrade — Here’s Every New Feature
Google Maps received a massive AI upgrade, integrating Gemini to offer conversational search, immersive 3D navigation, and real-time contextual travel assistance.
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Wiz investor unpacks Google’s $32B acquisition
A Wiz investor discusses Google's historic $32 billion acquisition of the cybersecurity firm, highlighting the company's strong leadership and position in key tech trends.
The Verge
AI companies want to harvest improv actors’ skills to train AI on human emotion
AI companies are hiring improv actors to train AI models to better understand and replicate human emotions and conversational skills.
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US Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B
The US Army has awarded Anduril a potential $20 billion contract for hardware, software, and services over ten years.
Phoronix
Linux 7.1 Will Bring Power Estimate Reporting For AMD Ryzen AI NPUs
Linux 7.1 will introduce power estimate reporting for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs, enhancing monitoring and utilization analysis.
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Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company
Meta is reportedly considering layoffs that might impact 20% or more of its nearly 79,000 employees.
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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
ChatGPT now features app integrations like DoorDash, Spotify, and Uber, allowing users to connect accounts and perform actions directly within the chatbot.
TechCrunch
‘Not built right the first time’ — Musk’s xAI is starting over again, again
Elon Musk's xAI is undergoing a significant overhaul after co-founders departed due to lagging AI coding tools.
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Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
A lawyer involved in AI-related psychosis cases warns of escalating risks of mass casualty events linked to AI chatbots reinforcing delusions and violent tendencies.
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Nyne, founded by a father-son duo, gives AI agents the human context they’re missing
Nyne, founded by a father-son team, raised $5.3 million to provide AI agents with the necessary human context from digital footprints.
The Verge
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year
Microsoft will launch its Copilot AI assistant on current-generation Xbox consoles this year, expanding its availability from mobile, Windows, and Xbox Ally.
TechCrunch
Steven Spielberg says he’s ‘never used AI’ in any of his films
Steven Spielberg stated at SXSW that he has never used AI in any of his films, opposing its use to replace creative individuals.
TechCrunch
The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)
Key AI developments include a contract dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the rise and acquisition of agentic app OpenClaw, and escalating hardware demands.
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The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker
Gavriel Cohen’s NanoClaw, a secure AI agent alternative, gained rapid popularity and a partnership with Docker after addressing security concerns with OpenClaw.
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Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations
Spotify is launching a beta feature allowing Premium users to review and edit their Taste Profile to better control music recommendations.
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The $32B acquisition that one VC is calling the ‘Deal of the Decade’
Index Ventures Partner Shardul Shah calls Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz the 'Deal of the Decade.'
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Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming
Peacock is enhancing its mobile app with AI-driven personalized video, vertical live sports, and new mobile games to boost viewer engagement.
TechCrunch
Before quantum computing arrives, this startup wants enterprises already running on it
Qutwo, a new AI startup founded by Peter Sarlin, is preparing enterprises for the quantum computing era by building an orchestration layer for hybrid classical-quantum computing.
Phoronix
systemd 260-rc3 Released With AI Agents Documentation Added
systemd 260-rc3 is released, primarily with bug fixes and new documentation to aid AI agents in understanding and contributing to the project.
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Truecaller now lets you hang up on scammers — on behalf of your family
Truecaller launched a new feature allowing family members to remotely end calls for each other to protect against scams.
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Sales automation startup Rox AI hits $1.2B valuation, sources say
Rox AI, a sales automation startup, has achieved a $1.2 billion valuation in a recent funding round led by General Catalyst.
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Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages
Facebook Marketplace integrates Meta AI to automate responses to buyer inquiries, streamline listing creation, and enhance seller profiles.
TechCrunch
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder is rolling out new features, including IRL events and virtual speed dating, to re-engage users and combat swipe fatigue.
The Verge
Facebook Marketplace adds AI auto-replies for annoying ‘Is this still available?’ messages
Facebook Marketplace is implementing AI tools, including auto-replies for common inquiries and photo-based listing assistance, to streamline the selling process.
TechCrunch
Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI
Atlassian is laying off 10% of its workforce, about 1,600 people, to increase investment in AI and enterprise sales.
The Verge
Gemini’s task automation is here and it’s wild
Gemini's new task automation feature, now in beta, allows it to use apps like Uber and Starbucks on a user's behalf.
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Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’
Bumble is launching 'Bee,' a new generative AI assistant designed to act as a personal matchmaker by learning user preferences.
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Bumble introduces an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’
Bumble is launching 'Bee,' a new AI assistant designed to act as a personal matchmaker by learning user preferences.
TechCrunch
A writer is suing Grammarly for turning her and other authors into ‘AI editors’ without consent
Julia Angwin is suing Grammarly for using authors' likenesses in its new 'Expert Review' AI feature without their permission.
The Verge
Anthropic’s Claude AI can respond with charts, diagrams, and other visuals now
Anthropic's Claude AI can now generate and display custom charts, diagrams, and visualizations directly within conversations.
TechCrunch
Gumloop lands $50M from Benchmark to turn every employee into an AI agent builder
Gumloop secured a $50 million Series B led by Benchmark to empower non-technical employees to build reliable, autonomous AI agents.
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Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content
Amazon’s Alexa+ is introducing a new “Sassy” personality for adult users, featuring explicit language and a judgmental tone, but avoiding NSFW content.
TechCrunch
Wonderful raises $150M Series B at $2B valuation
Wonderful, an AI agent startup, secured $150 million in Series B funding, reaching a $2 billion valuation.
The Verge
Anthropic doesn’t trust the Pentagon, and neither should you
Anthropic is suing the Pentagon after being deemed a supply chain risk, highlighting deep concerns over government surveillance and legal interpretation.
The Verge
Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking
Bespoke, customizable generative AI models are emerging as the next major tool in filmmaking, moving beyond general models.
The Verge
Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables
Microsoft launched Copilot Health, a secure Copilot feature for managing health data, connecting records, and analyzing wearable data.
TechCrunch
Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation
Google Maps is adding an AI-powered 'Ask Maps' feature and enhancing navigation with a 3D 'immersive' view for improved user experience.
The Verge
You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer
Google Maps is integrating Gemini AI to allow users to ask complex, personalized questions and receive detailed, actionable answers.
The Verge
Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent
Perplexity’s Personal Computer transforms a spare Mac into a locally-run AI agent, offering a personalized and secure digital assistant.
TechCrunch
Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods
Google is leveraging AI and historical news data to improve flash flood prediction, particularly in areas with limited weather infrastructure.
MIT Technology Review
Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze
Savvy early adopters in China are creating a cottage industry by offering installation and support services for the popular, complex OpenClaw AI tool.
Google
How we’re reimagining Maps with Gemini
Google Maps is integrating Gemini models to launch conversational search via Ask Maps and a visually overhauled Immersive Navigation feature.
TechCrunch
AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I’ve ever heard
The author harshly critiques the song "Take the Lead" released by the AI character Tilly Norwood, calling it the worst song ever heard.
The Verge
One of Grammarly’s ‘experts’ is suing the company over its identity-stealing AI feature
Journalist Julia Angwin filed a class-action lawsuit against Grammarly for using her identity in its 'Expert Review' AI feature without consent.
TechCrunch
Ford’s new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used
Ford Pro launched an AI assistant for U.S. telematics subscribers that monitors fleet data, including seatbelt use and vehicle health.
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Zendesk acquires agentic customer service startup Forethought
Zendesk is acquiring Forethought, an AI-powered customer service automation company, to accelerate its AI product roadmap.
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Netflix may have paid $600 million for Ben Affleck’s AI startup
Netflix reportedly acquired Ben Affleck's AI company, InterPositive, for up to $600 million to integrate AI into content production.
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Lovable says it added $100M in revenue last month alone, with just 146 employees
Lovable reached $400 million in ARR in February, demonstrating rapid growth with only 146 employees.
Live Science
'Rectal garlic insertion for immune support': Medical chatbots confidently give disastrously misguided advice, experts say
AI chatbots are surprisingly susceptible to medical misinformation presented in formal language, even recommending dangerous practices like rectal garlic insertion.
TechCrunch
Replit snags $9B valuation 6 months after hitting $3B
Replit raised $400 million in Series D funding at a $9 billion valuation, just six months after reaching a $3 billion valuation.
Phoronix
AMD Ryzen AI NPUs Are Finally Useful Under Linux For Running LLMs
Lemonade 10.0, utilizing the FastFlowLM runtime, now enables AMD Ryzen AI NPUs to effectively run Large Language Models on Linux.
TechCrunch
SoftBank is creating a robotics company that builds data centers — and already eyeing a $100B IPO
Gizmodo
Anthropic Reportedly Plotting to Surpass OpenAI’s Valuation in Next Funding Round
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Amazon’s cloud business is surging — and so is its capital spending
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Sources: Anthropic could raise a new $50B round at a valuation of $900B
The Verge
Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
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On the stand, Elon Musk can’t escape his own tweets
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Meta is still burning money on AR/VR
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Satya Nadella says he’s ready to ‘exploit’ the new OpenAI deal
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Microsoft says it has over 20M paid Copilot users, and they really are using it
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Google Cloud surpasses $20B but says growth was capacity-constrained
