Topic: tech event
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OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas: The AI Browser Is Here
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-driven browser that directly competes with Google and other search platforms, initially available on macOS with plans for wider release and free access for all users. The browser integrates ChatGPT as its core technology, featuring a sidebar chatbot for co...
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Waymo robotaxi investigated for driving around school bus
The NHTSA is investigating a Waymo autonomous vehicle for allegedly failing to stop for a school bus with activated red lights in Atlanta, raising concerns about its compliance with traffic safety laws. Waymo attributed the incident to a sensor failure that missed the bus's signals and has since ...
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OpenAI Launches More Powerful AI Models for Developers
OpenAI introduced new AI models including GPT-5 Pro for high-accuracy sectors, Sora 2 for advanced video generation, and a cost-effective voice model to expand its developer ecosystem. The Sora 2 video model offers enhanced realism, synchronized audio, and greater creative control, allowing devel...
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Opera Neon: The AI-Powered Browser Is Here
Opera Neon is a new AI-driven browser that enables application creation through AI prompts and reusable cards, now available in an invite-only phase with a $19.99 monthly subscription. It features tools like a standard chatbot, Neon Do for task assistance, and the ability to generate code snippet...
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OpenAI Launches Sora: A TikTok Rival with New AI Model
OpenAI has launched Sora 2, an advanced AI model for generating audio and video, and a social media app that allows users to create and share personalized videos in a feed similar to short-form video services. Sora 2 improves upon previous models by simulating accurate physics to produce more rea...
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Libby's New AI Feature Sparks Debate Among Readers
Libby has launched an AI-powered "Inspire Me" tool to provide personalized book recommendations from a library's digital collection, aiming to help users discover and borrow available titles quickly. The feature has faced criticism from some librarians and users who are concerned about AI replaci...
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Google's Personal Intelligence Now Available to All US Users
Google has made its Personal Intelligence AI feature free for all U.S. users, integrating it into Search, Gemini, and Chrome to provide personalized assistance by connecting data from apps like Gmail and Photos. The feature, which is off by default, offers practical applications like recalling ca...
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Waymo Secures $16 Billion for Global Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo has secured $16 billion in new funding, valuing the company at $126 billion, to accelerate its shift from testing to large-scale commercial deployment and expand its driverless taxi service internationally. The company is rapidly scaling its operations, now providing about 400,000 rides wee...
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Handshake Acquires Cleanlab in Competitive AI Data Deal
Handshake, an AI data services company, has acquired the data quality startup Cleanlab in a strategic acqui-hire to integrate its specialized talent and technology. The acquisition primarily aims to bolster Handshake's in-house research and data-labeling capabilities by adding Cleanlab's team, wh...
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Nvidia Invests $2B to Boost CoreWeave's AI Compute by 5GW
Nvidia is investing $2 billion in CoreWeave to accelerate the deployment of over 5 gigawatts of AI computing capacity by 2030, funding the collaborative construction of specialized "AI factories" powered by Nvidia hardware. The partnership involves CoreWeave integrating Nvidia's full product ecos...
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Edit PDFs with AI prompts & summarize podcasts in Adobe Acrobat
Adobe has introduced new AI features in Acrobat, including prompt-based PDF editing, automated podcast summaries from documents, and the ability to generate full presentations directly from stored content. A key update enhances Adobe Spaces, allowing teams to synthesize information from various f...
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Grubhub Parent Company Buys Restaurant Rewards Startup Claim
Wonder, Grubhub's parent company, has acquired the restaurant rewards startup Claim to integrate cash-back incentives into its dining ecosystem, enhancing tools for restaurants and savings for customers. The acquisition provides Grubhub's extensive restaurant network with advanced customer acquis...
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Life360 Launches GPS Pet Tracker to Keep Your Pets Safe
Life360 has launched a specialized GPS tracker for pets, attaching to collars for real-time location updates to help owners monitor their dogs and cats. The device offers advanced features like geofencing, escape alerts, and access to a community network for locating lost pets, with a price of $4...
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Adobe launches custom generative AI foundry for enterprises
Adobe has launched Adobe AI Foundry, a platform that enables businesses to create custom generative AI models for generating text, images, videos, and 3D scenes while maintaining brand consistency and protecting intellectual property. The service is built on Adobe's Firefly AI models and uses a u...
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UK Banking License for Revolut Delayed Over Risk Concerns
The Bank of England has delayed Revolut's full UK banking license, requiring the company to strengthen its risk management systems before final approval due to concerns over its rapid global expansion. Securing a full license would allow Revolut to offer lending services and accept deposits over ...
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Perplexity's Comet AI Browser Goes Free; Max Users Gain Background Assistant
Perplexity has launched its free Comet browser globally, featuring a sidecar assistant that helps with answering questions, summarizing content, and navigating web pages to compete with browsers like Google Chrome and AI-driven alternatives. Free users gain access to the sidecar assistant and int...
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YouTube Unveils New Creator Tools: AI Dubs, Likeness Protection & More
YouTube has launched likeness detection to help creators identify and manage unauthorized use of their facial likeness, protecting against impersonation. The platform introduced Ask Studio, an AI chatbot for personalized creator support, and enhanced the Inspiration tab with AI-generated topic su...
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Create AI Images on Snapchat with Just Text Prompts
Snapchat has launched the Imagine Lens, a new feature for Snapchat+ Platinum and Lens+ subscribers that generates and modifies images based on text prompts. This tool allows users to create original visuals or alter existing snaps with custom or pre-loaded prompts, offering enhanced creative cont...
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Amazon's Lens Live: AI-Powered Real-World Shopping Tool
Amazon has launched Lens Live, an advanced visual search tool that uses real-time camera overlays to identify and explore products in the user's surroundings. The feature supports comparison shopping by displaying matching or similar Amazon products, with options to add items directly to the cart...
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Wispr Flow Launches AI-Powered Dictation App for Android
The Wispr Flow AI dictation app has launched on Android, featuring a floating bubble interface and offering intelligent transcription that removes filler words and applies contextual formatting. The launch includes a backend upgrade for 30% faster dictation, real-time translation in over 100 lang...
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