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• Amazon’s Acquisition of AI Wearables Company Bee Creates a Buzz About Privacy Concerns

  23-07-2025 23:08
  Amazon has quietly acquired wearable AI startup Bee, signaling a fresh push into personalized, voice-enabled technology amid growing scrutiny over data privacy. The deal marks Amazon’s reentry into the wearable AI market, following its decision in 2023 to discontinue Halo, a fitness-oriented device, as part of the tech giant’s broader cost-reduction efforts. Amazon’s current Echo product line includes smart glasses that integrate with Alexa, the company’s virtual assistan
  
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• Sam Altman’s Most Honest AI Interview Ever Is Wild

  28-07-2025 20:39
  
  Wanna hear Sam Altman cover all sorts of interesting questions no one ever asks him? The OpenAI CEO sat down with comedian Theo Von for an hour-and-a-half deep dive that felt more like therapy than tech talk. And honestly? It might be the most human we’ve ever seen the guy who’s building our AI future.The man behind the machineSam’s a new dad as you may know… it was pretty hilarious to listen to him talk about his son gaining new capabilities like its
  
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• AI at Work: 16% Pretend to Use It, 56% Pay Out-of-Pocket for Tools

  26-07-2025 03:32
  AI may be steam rolling its way into the workforce, but it’s not for everyone. A new survey finds that 22% of professionals feel compelled to adopt AI in work situations where they lack confidence — so much so that 16% have admitted to pretending to use the technology.Seventy-five percent of employees are now expected to use AI at work, whether formally or informally, according to the survey of 1,047 full-time professionals conducted by Howdy.com, a recruitment firm that connects Lat
  
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• Walmart’s Simplifying Shopping & Operations With AI ‘Super Agents’

  25-07-2025 23:50
  Walmart is revamping how artificial intelligence supports its business by replacing dozens of standalone AI tools with four integrated “super agents” aimed at enhancing the experience for customers, employees, engineers, and suppliers.After deploying numerous AI agents across different platforms and use cases, the retail giant found the structure had grown overly complex for end users. In response, Walmart is centralizing these agents into fewer, multifunctional systems to make navig
  
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• Search Reinvented: Google’s Web Guide Promises ‘More Powerful Search Capabilities’

  25-07-2025 23:14
  Google has introduced Web Guide, a new experiment in Search Labs that promises “more powerful search capabilities” by helping users find information that is more relevant and easier to explore.According to Google, the feature is designed to surface information more effectively and support deeper discovery. Web Guide is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to modernize its products and services.Built for broad, open-ended questionsWeb Guide is built for open-ended and multi-par
  
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• Cedars-Sinai’s AI Therapist for VR is ‘Quantum Leap Beyond Previous Technologies’

  25-07-2025 22:57
  Patients receiving treatment at Cedars-Sinai for chronic pain, anxiety, and depression are now engaging with a new kind of support — an AI therapist delivered through virtual reality that guides them in conversation, stress management, and breathing exercises.Meet Xaia, your AI therapistThe experimental app called Xaia (pronounced ZAI-uh short for eXtended-reality Artificially Intelligent Ally) is currently available on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Developed by Cedars-Sinai physicians and
  
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• ‘Google Zero’ Looms as AI Search Results Crush Publishers’ Traffic

  25-07-2025 20:06
  Online publishers are facing what many describe as a “traffic apocalypse,” as Google’s AI-generated summaries appear to be cutting off one of their most important sources of readers: search traffic.Since the introduction of AI Overviews last year, Google users in the US have been seeing short AI-generated summaries at the top of their search results. However, according to Pew Research, these summaries are significantly reducing the frequency with which people click through to t
  
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• Trump: Ordering AI Companies to Pay for Copyrighted Work Is ‘Not Doable’

  25-07-2025 00:59
  US President Donald Trump dismissed calls to compensate writers whose works are used to train AI models, calling the idea “impractical” during an AI summit in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. He used the event to outline a vision for a deregulated AI industry and announced a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating domestic AI development.    Contract negotiations for the way AI repurposes content would be impractical, Trump asserted  AI models ar
  
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• Altman Warns of AI-Powered Fraud Crisis in Banking, Urges Stronger Security Measures

  23-07-2025 23:53
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is sounding the alarm about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in financial fraud, particularly through advanced voice cloning technologies. In a fireside chat with Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman on Tuesday, Altman described the threat as an “impending fraud crisis” and warned that many banks are dangerously behind the curve. He expressed disbelief that some financial institutions still rely on voiceprint technology to veri
  
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• Hawley-Blumenthal Bill Lets Americans Sue AI Firms Over Data

  23-07-2025 17:57
  Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a bill Monday that would give individuals the right to sue AI companies that use their personal data or creative works without consent. They introduced the AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act following a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing in which Hawley accused OpenAI, Meta, and other companies of mass copyright infringement. In a statement, the senator called it “the largest intellectual property
  
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• Surprise Research Finding: Developers Using AI Take 19% Longer on Tasks

  16-07-2025 01:39
  Artificial intelligence tools can slow down experienced open-source developers rather than accelerate their work, according to findings released by the nonprofit AI research group METR. Developers and experts widely anticipated that using advanced tools would significantly improve productivity and shorten the time required to complete tasks in familiar codebases by approximately 24%; however, a randomized study by METR found that the opposite was true.“Surprisingly, we find that when
  
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• Tesla Rolls Out Grok AI Chatbot in Cars — But There’s a Catch

  15-07-2025 21:42
  Tesla has officially integrated Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot, into its vehicles. The feature is now available in all new cars delivered from July 12 and select older models that meet specific technical requirements. To enable the AI assistant, your Tesla vehicle must meet the following requirements: Have an AMD processor (found in most Teslas made from mid-2021 onward)A Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or CybertruckSoftware version 2025.26A stable Wi-Fi connection or an
  
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• Grok’s Meltdown: xAI Says Sorry for AI Chatbot’s ‘Horrible Behavior,’ Blames Code Glitch

  15-07-2025 15:01
  xAI has issued a formal apology after its chatbot Grok unleashed a wave of hate speech, antisemitic tropes, and extremist content over a 16-hour period. In a series of posts on X, the company apologized for Grok’s “horrific behavior,” blaming a code update that made the bot mirror toxic user content. Elon Musk’s xAI added that it has removed the faulty code and overhauled the system to block similar failures going forward.A cautionary tale for AI speech?The apology f
  
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• Intel Spinoff Will Focus on Humanoid Robots – With the Help of $50M

  14-07-2025 23:36
  RealSense, Intel’s once-internal unit for AI vision and robotics, is now pursuing its own trajectory as a fully independent company, bolstered by ambitious plans and $50 million in funding.The newly formed company specializes in 3D depth-sensing cameras and embedded vision technology that help robots and machines to interpret their surroundings. According to company estimates, its systems are integrated into more than 60% of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and humanoid robots worldwide.Spe
  
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• Goldman Sachs Adds AI Developer Devin to Engineering Team – Can It Really Code?

  14-07-2025 21:33
  Goldman Sachs is testing Devin, an autonomous AI agent embedded into its 12,000-person engineering team. The tool is part of the firm’s push to create a hybrid workforce that blends human oversight with machine execution.In comments to CNBC, Chief Information Officer Marco Argenti said the AI will take on real software development tasks, starting with low-level engineering work. While Devin doesn’t require training, vacations, or breaks, it will be closely supervised by Goldman&rsquo
  
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• 8 Best AI Meeting Notetakers (2025) | Expert Reviewed

  14-07-2025 20:07
  AI meeting assistant tools can provide a major productivity boost during meetings by transcribing, captioning, and summarizing discussions, identifying speakers, and tracking action items, allowing you to focus on the discussion.I evaluated the best AI meeting notetaker tools to see how they compare on features, pricing, pros and cons, and use cases to help you determine the best virtual assistant for your business.Here are my picks for the best AI meeting notetaker assistants of 2025.
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• Best AI Tools for Job Seekers

  12-07-2025 05:14
  Job hunting can be overwhelming with so many applications, resumes, and interviews to manage. Fortunately, AI tools can help you make the process smarter, faster, and less stressful. From crafting an optimized resume and cover letter to tracking applications and practicing interviews, these AI tools can help you stand out in a competitive market. Here are some accessible, easy-to-use, and affordable AI tools you can use for your next job search.Kickresume: Best for AI resume buildingYour r
  
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• AI Chatbot Reportedly Checks Musk’s Views Before Answering Questions on Sensitive Topics

  12-07-2025 04:00
  The artificial intelligence chatbot Grok 4, developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, is under scrutiny after multiple tests show it frequently checks Musk’s views before answering questions on sensitive subjects.
  Although Musk has called the AI chatbot a “maximally truth-seeking AI,” early users and media outlets have found that Grok 4 often draws directly from Musk’s social media posts when asked about polarizing issues including immigration, abortion, and the Israeli
  
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• DIY Robots: Adorable $299 Reachy Mini is Leading an Open-Source Revolution

  12-07-2025 01:09
  Something wild is happening in robotics right now. While big companies chase $100,000 humanoids that most people will never see in person, a grassroots movement is quietly building the “Android of robotics” — and you can join from your kitchen table.
  Meet the tiny Reachy Mini robotEnter Reachy Mini, Hugging Face’s adorable $299 desktop robot that just became the latest face of a DIY robot revolution that’s been brewing all year. This 11-inch companion isn&rsqu
  
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• Best AI Tools for Podcast Creators

  11-07-2025 22:01
  Podcasting has moved into the mainstream, with more than four million podcasts available and nearly 600 million listeners worldwide. As podcasting moves into the mainstream, AI tools have become valuable assets for enhancing your podcasts while maintaining a personal touch. AI can save you hours by simplifying the production process from ideation to editing and promotion. 
  Here are the best AI tools for podcast creators in 2025.TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Mark Cuban: AI Will Create First Trillionaire – Maybe ‘One Dude in the Basement’

  08-07-2025 18:34
  
  Billionaire Mark Cuban believes that artificial intelligence will lead to the world’s first trillionaire. The former investor on the TV show “Shark Tank” says this level of wealth will come from a future product or service that is powered by AI.“We haven’t seen the best, or the craziest, of what it’s going to be able to do,” he said on an episode of the High Performance podcast. “Not only do I think it’ll create a trillionaire, but it could b
  
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• First AI-Assisted Pregnancy Offers Hope for Severe Male Infertility

  08-07-2025 01:04
  
  A couple is expecting their first child after nearly 19 years of failed fertility treatments, thanks to AI.Doctors at Columbia University Fertility Center have achieved the first known AI-assisted pregnancy using a system designed to detect what traditional methods could not detect. The breakthrough offers new hope for couples facing severe male infertility, in what researchers are calling a “game-changer” for reproductive medicine.Fifteen IVF rounds and nothing left to tryBefore arr
  
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• Best AI Tools to Make You a Better Cook

  08-07-2025 00:52
  
  Cooking has become more enjoyable — and way less intimidating — thanks to AI tools designed to lend a hand in the kitchen. AI-powered apps can help you plan meals, slash prep time, and let you get creative with restaurant-quality dishes without ever leaving home. Here’s a quick rundown of three AI tools that will help you become a better cook. ChatGPT: Best for versatile, interactive cookingThink of ChatGPT as your know-it-all kitchen sidekick who’s always ready
  
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• OpenAI Warns Investors About Robinhood’s Crypto Token Launch: ‘No Equity Transfer Approved’

  07-07-2025 18:17
  
  OpenAI has rebuked Robinhood’s new crypto token launch, warning investors the assets are not official shares in the company. “These ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not OpenAI equity. We did not partner with Robinhood, were not involved in this, and do not endorse it,” the company posted on X. OpenAI added that “any transfer of OpenAI equity requires our approval — we did not approve any transfer.” Robinhood had promoted the tokens to European users as a w
  
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• Cloudflare Blocks AI Crawlers By Default, Lets Creators Monetize Their Content

  07-07-2025 12:01
  Cloudflare has introduced a new system that aims to give content creators and website owners more control over the AI crawlers that consume their web content daily. Currently in a private beta, the proposed Cloudflare’s pay-per-crawl system would support the ongoing development of next-gen AI platforms while ensuring fair compensation across the board.Analyzing the pay-per-crawl modelContent creators and website owners have been struggling to come to terms with AI crawlers since their ince
  
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• Sam Altman Slams Meta’s Hiring Tactics as ‘Distasteful,’ Says OpenAI Remains Mission-Driven

  07-07-2025 11:49
  
  Sam Altman thinks that Meta poaching at least nine OpenAI employees for Meta’s new superintelligence division is “somewhat distasteful.” Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly been offering $100 million signing bonuses to engineers at Altman’s company and elsewhere to entice them to jump ship.After Zuckerberg revealed who he has hired for Meta Superintelligence Labs, which will work on both the Llama models and frontier versions that could surpass human capabilities, the OpenAI C
  
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• Apple’s Surprising AI Strategy for Siri Reportedly Includes OpenAI or Anthropic

  07-07-2025 11:39
  Apple is reportedly considering partnering with external companies including Anthropic or OpenAI to overhaul Siri’s artificial intelligence, marking a potential departure from its long-standing strategy of building AI technology internally. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has explored licensing large language models (LLMs) from Anthropic and OpenAI to power a smarter version of Siri. The company has also requested custom configurations that could operate on Apple&rsq
  
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• Ilya Sutskever Named CEO of Superintelligence Startup After Meta Poaches Predecessor

  04-07-2025 18:53
  OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever has been named CEO of his artificial intelligence startup Safe Superintelligence. His predecessor, Daniel Gross, recently left, reportedly to join Meta’s new superintelligence division dedicated to building AI models that could surpass human capabilities. Sutskever told his team that Gross’s work at Safe Superintelligence had been “winding down,” something they were already aware of, in a message he later posted on X. He also said tha
  
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• When ChatGPT Becomes CheatGPT, What Are We Actually Learning?

  03-07-2025 02:08
  If you only have a minute to scroll, here’s the current state of play.The education crisis: 90% of college students and 82% of undergrads admit to using ChatGPT for schoolwork, creating an “assessment crisis” where the line between tool and cheating has blurred completely. Schools are caught in reactive panic, with responses ranging from outright bans to requiring students to use AI—creating a patchwork of confusion where one classroom encourages AI while the next do
  
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• Fact-Checking on X Will Be More Accurate and Faster Soon – Thanks to AI

  03-07-2025 00:43
  Developers with X, formerly known as Twitter, have recently announced plans to leverage AI agents to generate Community Notes that occasionally appear on posts, images, and videos. Community Notes allow users to add context to X posts, and they’re often used for fact-checking purposes. The first AI-generated notes are expected to appear before the end of the month.But X won’t rely solely on AI agents; human workers will review all AI-generated notes to ensure relevancy, usefulness, a
  
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