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Character.AI under 18

Character AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat

By Amanda Silberling

Published: 11 hours ago

Character AI is shifting its approach for users under 18, introducing interactive ‘Stories’ as a safer alternative to open-ended chat experiences.

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ChatGPT logo

ChatGPT’s voice mode is no longer a separate interface

By Sarah Perez

Published: 12 hours ago

OpenAI has integrated voice mode directly into the main ChatGPT interface, making it easier for users to interact with the AI using speech.

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Warner Music and Suno

Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit

By Aisha Malik

Published: 12 hours ago

Warner Music has reached an agreement with Suno, an AI music startup, resolving ongoing legal disputes and paving the way for future collaboration.

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AI shopping assistants

OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren’t sweating it

By Amanda Silberling

Published: 12 hours ago

OpenAI and Perplexity are entering the AI shopping assistant market, but existing startups remain confident in their unique offerings and customer loyalty.

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Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15

By Sarah Perez

Published: 15 hours ago

Microsoft is discontinuing its Copilot AI chatbot on WhatsApp, with the service set to end on January 15, 2026.

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Speechify Chrome extension

Speechify adds voice typing and voice assistant to its Chrome extension

By Ivan Mehta

Published: 16 hours ago

Speechify has enhanced its Chrome extension with new features, including voice typing and a built-in voice assistant for improved productivity.

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Google India

Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s next AI breakouts

By Jagmeet Singh

Published: 1 day ago

Google and venture capital firm Accel are collaborating to identify and support emerging AI startups in India, aiming to foster innovation in the region.

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Sam Altman and Jony Ive

Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone

By Sarah Perez

Published: 1 day ago

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has shared that the company’s upcoming AI device will focus on creating a more peaceful and calm user experience compared to smartphones.

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Sora logo

OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word ‘cameo’

By Amanda Silberling

Published: 1 day ago

OpenAI encountered legal challenges after using the word ‘cameo’ for a product, only to discover it was trademarked by the video platform Cameo.

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Stickerbox AI-powered sticker maker

Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids

By Sarah Perez

Published: 1 day ago

Stickerbox is a new AI-powered tool designed for children, allowing them to create custom stickers using artificial intelligence.

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AWS signage

AWS is spending $50B to build AI infrastructure for the US government

By Rebecca Szkutak

Published: 2 days ago

Amazon Web Services is investing $50 billion to develop advanced AI infrastructure for the U.S. government, aiming to enhance national capabilities.

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Anthropic Opus 4.5

Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations

By Russell Brandom

Published: 2 days ago

Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, featuring integrations with Chrome and Excel, expanding the capabilities of its AI assistant.

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AI benchmark

A new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human well-being

By Rebecca Bellan

Published: 2 days ago

A new benchmark has been introduced to evaluate how well AI chatbots safeguard human well-being, focusing on ethical and safety considerations.

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AI tool for creators

Former MrBeast content strategist is building an AI tool for creator ideation and analytics

By Ivan Mehta

Published: 2 days ago

A former strategist for YouTuber MrBeast is developing an AI-powered platform to help creators with ideation and analytics.

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Momentic founders

Momentic raises $15M to automate software testing

By Russell Brandom

Published: 2 days ago

Momentic, a startup focused on automating software testing with AI, has secured $15 million in funding to accelerate its growth.

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Insurance risk

AI is too risky to insure, say people whose job is insuring risk

By Connie Loizos

Published: 3 days ago

Insurance professionals are expressing concerns about the risks associated with AI, suggesting that the technology may be too unpredictable to insure.

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ChatGPT tragedy

ChatGPT told them they were special — their families say it led to tragedy

By Rebecca Bellan, Amanda Silberling

Published: 3 days ago

Some families claim that ChatGPT’s responses contributed to tragic outcomes, raising questions about the responsibilities of AI developers.

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President Trump

Trump administration might not fight state AI regulations after all

By Anthony Ha

Published: 3 days ago

The Trump administration may reconsider its stance on opposing state-level AI regulations, signaling a shift in federal policy.

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WAYMO on SF freeway

Waymo gets regulatory approval to expand across Bay Area and Southern California

By Anthony Ha

Published: 3 days ago

Waymo has received regulatory approval to expand its autonomous vehicle operations throughout the Bay Area and Southern California.

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Meta at WEF

Meta wants to get into the electricity trading business

By Anthony Ha

Published: 4 days ago

Meta is exploring opportunities in the electricity trading sector, leveraging its AI and data infrastructure for new business ventures.

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