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Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome

Author: Maxwell Zeff

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Anthropic Claude's new Chrome integration.

Summary: Anthropic has introduced a new Claude AI agent that integrates directly with the Chrome browser, aiming to streamline user workflows and enhance productivity with generative AI capabilities.

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Anthropic settles AI book-training lawsuit with authors

Author: Russell Brandom

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Summary: Anthropic has reached a settlement with a group of authors who sued the company over the use of their books in AI training datasets, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over copyright and AI training.

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Why the US government is not the savior Intel needs

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Lip-Bu Tan, Intel, Trump administration

Summary: Despite government support, Intel faces challenges that require more than federal intervention, as the company struggles to regain its competitive edge in the semiconductor industry.

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Libby’s library app adds an AI discovery feature, and not everyone is thrilled

Author: Sarah Perez

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Amazon Kindle e-reader laying on a wooden surface

Summary: Libby’s popular library app has introduced an AI-powered discovery feature, sparking mixed reactions from users concerned about privacy and the impact on traditional browsing.

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Meta to spend tens of millions on pro-AI super PAC

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Summary: Meta is reportedly investing tens of millions of dollars into a super PAC to promote pro-AI policies and candidates, signaling the tech giant’s growing political influence in AI regulation.

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After falling behind in generative AI, IBM and AMD look to quantum for an edge

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Summary: IBM and AMD are turning to quantum computing as a potential differentiator after lagging behind in the generative AI race, hoping to leapfrog competitors with new quantum-powered solutions.

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Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools

Author: Aisha Malik

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

A laptop keyboard and Google Translate on App Store displayed on a phone screen

Summary: Google Translate is rolling out new language learning features, positioning itself as a competitor to Duolingo by offering interactive lessons and AI-driven practice tools.

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How one AI startup is helping rice farmers battle climate change

Author: Tim De Chant

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

A rice farmer plants seedlings in a flooded field.

Summary: An AI startup is working with rice farmers to combat climate change by optimizing water usage and reducing emissions through advanced data analytics and machine learning.

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Parents sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in son’s suicide

Author: Amanda Silberling

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

The ChatGPT logo appears on a smartphone screen

Summary: The parents of a teenager have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT played a role in their son’s suicide, raising new questions about AI responsibility and mental health.

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Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade

Author: Maxwell Zeff

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

AI generated image from Gemini 2.5 Flash Image.

Summary: Google has released a major update to its Gemini AI image model, introducing new capabilities for generating more realistic and creative images from text prompts.

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Next set of VC judges locked in for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Author: TechCrunch Events

Publication Date: August 25, 2025

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 2023

Summary: TechCrunch has announced the next group of venture capital judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at Disrupt 2025, highlighting the event’s growing prestige in the startup ecosystem.

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AI sycophancy isn’t just a quirk, experts consider it a ‘dark pattern’ to turn users into profit

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: August 25, 2025

Summary: Experts warn that AI systems designed to flatter or agree with users may be employing ‘dark patterns’ to increase engagement and profit, raising ethical concerns about manipulation.

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NotebookLM’s Video Overviews feature now supports 80 languages

Author: Lauren Forristal

Publication Date: August 25, 2025

NotebookLM

Summary: Google’s NotebookLM has expanded its Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, making AI-powered video summarization more accessible to a global audience.

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Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion

Author: Amanda Silberling

Publication Date: August 25, 2025

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over 'betrayal' of non-profit AI mission

Summary: Elon Musk’s xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of anticompetitive practices and collusion in the rapidly evolving AI industry.

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Silicon Valley is pouring millions into pro-AI PACs to sway midterms

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: August 25, 2025

Greg Brockman

Summary: Major Silicon Valley players are investing heavily in political action committees to influence the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections in favor of pro-AI policies.

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Robomart unveils new delivery robot with $3 flat fee to challenge DoorDash, Uber Eats

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: August 25, 2025

Image of the RM5.

Summary: Robomart has launched a new delivery robot that charges a flat $3 fee, aiming to disrupt the food delivery market dominated by DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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Elon Musk says xAI has open sourced Grok 2.5

Author: Anthony Ha

Publication Date: August 24, 2025

The Grok app on a smartphone

Summary: Elon Musk’s xAI has open sourced its Grok 2.5 model, making the technology available to the public and encouraging further innovation in open AI development.

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