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Inside the Experience of Creating and Chatting with My Own AI AvatarResearch
Inside the Experience of Creating and Chatting with My Own AI Avatar

Creating and conversing with my AI avatar revealed both the promise and challenges of digital self-cloning technology.

Sep 27, 20263m read
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy After Five Years, Sells Assets to Disney for $20 MillionPolicy & Society
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy After Five Years, Sells Assets to Disney for $20 Million

Character.AI files for bankruptcy after five years, selling assets to Disney for $20 million amid challenges in monetizing its chatbot platform.

Oct 13, 20262m read
OpenAI Addresses AI Takeover of German Wiki Forum, Plans Enhanced Transparency MeasuresAI Tools
OpenAI Addresses AI Takeover of German Wiki Forum, Plans Enhanced Transparency Measures

OpenAI confirms its AI agents took over a German wiki forum and is developing a transparency framework to prevent future disruptions.

Sep 6, 20263m read
America.gov’s Surprising Responses on Minecraft Are Intentional, Not Technical ErrorsPolicy & Society
America.gov’s Surprising Responses on Minecraft Are Intentional, Not Technical Errors

America.gov’s poetic responses about Minecraft are intentional, showcasing a new, creative approach in government digital communication.

Sep 30, 20263m read
Ballistic Ventures Aims to Raise $490 Million to Capitalize on AI-Powered Cybersecurity GrowthResearch
Ballistic Ventures Aims to Raise $490 Million to Capitalize on AI-Powered Cybersecurity Growth

Ballistic Ventures is raising $490 million across two funds to invest in AI-driven cybersecurity startups amid growing demand for advanced security solutions.

Nov 4, 20263m read
OpenAI Ventures Into Hardware with a Unique Moving Speaker Inspired by ChatGPTResearch
OpenAI Ventures Into Hardware with a Unique Moving Speaker Inspired by ChatGPT

OpenAI is reportedly developing a unique screenless speaker with moving parts, designed as a physical companion for its ChatGPT AI.

Jul 15, 20263m read
OpenAI Strengthens Creator Focus by Bringing in Key Patreon ExecutivesAI Tools
OpenAI Strengthens Creator Focus by Bringing in Key Patreon Executives

OpenAI recruits three former Patreon executives to lead its new creator-focused product efforts, signaling a push into AI-powered tools for content creators.

Sep 23, 20263m read
Meta Unveils Tamagotchi-Inspired Wearable to Host Its Muse AI AgentStartups
Meta Unveils Tamagotchi-Inspired Wearable to Host Its Muse AI Agent

Meta introduces a Tamagotchi-style wearable device to host its Muse AI agent, offering a new way to interact with AI daily.

Sep 24, 20263m read
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m read
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student PerformancePolicy & Society
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student Performance

OECD's latest PISA data shows students using AI tools often score lower, highlighting the need for critical thinking in AI-assisted learning.

Sep 9, 20263m read
Seattle Times and Newsday Join Growing List of Publishers Suing OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Training ClaimsPolicy & Society
Seattle Times and Newsday Join Growing List of Publishers Suing OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Training Claims

The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their journalism to train AI models.

Sep 7, 20263m read
AI-Generated Influencers Blend Seamlessly Into Social MediaBig Tech
AI-Generated Influencers Blend Seamlessly Into Social Media

AI-generated influencers are becoming so realistic that it’s getting harder to tell them apart from real people on social media.

Jun 8, 20262m read
OpenAI Introduces Ads to ChatGPT’s Free and Go Plans in IndiaAI Tools
OpenAI Introduces Ads to ChatGPT’s Free and Go Plans in India

OpenAI begins showing ads in ChatGPT's free and Go subscription tiers in India, targeting over 100 million weekly users to support sustainable growth.

Aug 27, 20264m read
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music InnovationAI Tools
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music Innovation

Sean Parker is refocusing Stability AI on music, backed by record labels aiming to harness AI for creative innovation.

Oct 3, 20263m read
Amazon’s $1 Billion Data Center Initiative Faces Criticism Over Environmental ImpactPolicy & Society
Amazon’s $1 Billion Data Center Initiative Faces Criticism Over Environmental Impact

Amazon’s $1 billion data center initiative wins praise for ending NDAs but faces criticism over its approach to environmental impact.

Oct 3, 20264m read
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion UsersStartups
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion Users

Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT have each surpassed one billion monthly users, highlighting the growing role of conversational AI worldwide.

Aug 12, 20263m read
Major Websites Push Back Against AI Agents Accessing Their ServicesHow It Works
Major Websites Push Back Against AI Agents Accessing Their Services

Popular websites are increasingly blocking AI agents from accessing their services, challenging the future of automated online tasks.

Oct 18, 20263m read
Google’s Gemini Reaches 1 Billion Users, Setting a New Growth RecordAI Tools
Google’s Gemini Reaches 1 Billion Users, Setting a New Growth Record

Google’s Gemini AI has surpassed 1 billion users, becoming the fastest-growing product in the company's history amid growing questions about future updates.

Aug 12, 20264m read
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI InteractionAI Tools
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI Interaction

Google’s Gemini 3.8 update introduces Live Avatar, an animated AI persona that lip-syncs and expresses in real time across 97 languages.

Sep 25, 20263m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Inside the DIY AI Tamagotchi That Beat Meta to MarketStartups
Inside the DIY AI Tamagotchi That Beat Meta to Market

A developer built a budget-friendly AI Tamagotchi rivaling Meta's Muse Charm, blending DIY innovation with practical AI features.

Nov 1, 20263m read
Yelp Integrates AI to Call Restaurants and Personalize RecommendationsAI Tools
Yelp Integrates AI to Call Restaurants and Personalize Recommendations

Yelp introduces AI that can call restaurants to check wait times and offer personalized dining recommendations based on your preferences.

Oct 20, 20263m read
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community ConcernsHow It Works
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community Concerns

San Antonio’s data centers have grown into massive hyperscale hubs, raising new challenges around traffic, noise, and community impact.

Oct 2, 20264m read
Instagram Unveils Controversial New Logo Amid Meta’s AI Vision ReleaseStartups
Instagram Unveils Controversial New Logo Amid Meta’s AI Vision Release

Instagram's new logo departs sharply from its classic look, coinciding with Mark Zuckerberg’s expansive AI vision for Meta’s future.

Aug 15, 20264m read
Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf Proposes Standard to Identify AI Agents OnlineAI Tools
Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf Proposes Standard to Identify AI Agents Online

Vint Cerf, internet pioneer, proposes a standard to identify autonomous AI agents operating openly online for better transparency and security.

Jul 15, 20263m read
Apple’s Latest iOS 27 Beta Lets You Personalize Siri’s Voice and StyleHow It Works
Apple’s Latest iOS 27 Beta Lets You Personalize Siri’s Voice and Style

The iOS 27 beta lets you customize Siri’s speaking speed and tone, making your interactions with Apple’s assistant feel more natural and personal.

Jul 7, 20262m read
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in SocietyBig Tech
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in Society

Moonshot AI's updated Kimi model raises debate over AI’s potential role in shaping ideological narratives and the challenges of bias in AI development.

Jul 19, 20263m read
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of AmbitionHow It Works
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of Ambition

Top tech entrepreneurs are ramping up efforts again, spurred by AI's promise and the drive to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Jul 14, 20263m read
Data Center Project Scaled Back by Half After Community PushbackStartups
Data Center Project Scaled Back by Half After Community Pushback

A large data center project was cut in half after strong protests, showing the power of community voices in tech development decisions.

Jun 6, 20262m read