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Google Expands NotebookLM With Curated Notebooks From Leading Publications Google is evolving NotebookLM, its AI-powered research and note-taking tool, by introducing featured notebooks from top publications and experts. This update turns NotebookLM into a richer destination for learning and exploration, with curated content that showcases the platform’s capabilities for
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Prime Day 2025: E-Commerce Booms and GenAI Shopping Grows Exponentially Amazon's Prime Day 2025 has once again shaken up the U.S. e-commerce landscape, driving a record $24.1 billion in online sales over its newly extended four-day event. This translates to a staggering 30.3% year-over-year growth,
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Meta's Massive Hyperion AI Data Center Project: A New Era in AI Infrastructure Meta is taking a significant leap in the AI race with its announcement of Hyperion, a new data center project designed to deliver an unprecedented five gigawatts (GW) of computational power. This initiative, revealed by
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AI-Driven Cloud Seeding: Rainmaker and Atmo Join Forces In a significant move for weather technology, cloud seeding startup Rainmaker has announced a partnership with Atmo, an AI-powered meteorology company. This collaboration aims to leverage artificial intelligence and advanced data analysis to increase rainfall from existing clouds more efficiently and effectively.
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Top Audience-Selected Sessions Revealed for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 The anticipation is over—TechCrunch has unveiled the most anticipated sessions for Disrupt 2025, chosen directly by the community. After a rigorous selection process and hundreds of submissions, the top five breakout and roundtable sessions are set to lead the conversation in
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TechCrunch All Stage Kicks Off in Boston Tomorrow: Secure Your Spot Now The highly anticipated TechCrunch All Stage event officially opens its doors tomorrow, July 15, at 7:30 a.m. ET at SoWa Power Station in Boston. If you’re looking to join some of the brightest minds in
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Meta Acquires Play AI: Accelerating Voice AI Innovation Meta has taken another significant step in expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities with the acquisition of Play AI, a startup specializing in generating highly realistic, human-like voices using advanced AI models. What Is Play AI? Play AI is known for its innovative
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Stanford Study Reveals Risks of Relying on AI Therapy Chatbots Recent research from Stanford University has raised strong concerns about the safety and effectiveness of therapy chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs). While these AI-driven tools are marketed as accessible mental health support, the study suggests they may actually
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SpaceX Eyes Major $2 Billion Investment in xAI Elon Musk’s companies are once again intersecting, as recent reports suggest that SpaceX is preparing to invest $2 billion in xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup. If finalized, this would mark SpaceX’s first direct investment in xAI and one of
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TechCrunch All Stage 2025: Your Final Call to Register for Boston’s Premier Startup Event The excitement is building as TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is set to kick off in just two days at Boston’s iconic SoWa Power Station. Whether you’re a founder eager to fuel your startup
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UN Researchers Create AI Avatars to Raise Awareness of Refugee Challenges A team at the United Nations University Center for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) has unveiled a new experiment: two AI-powered avatars designed to simulate and teach about real-world refugee experiences. This initiative aims to deepen public understanding of the complex
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xAI Issues Apology After Grok AI’s Offensive Content Sparks Backlash Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has issued a public apology following a series of widely criticized posts made by its chatbot, Grok. The company’s statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter), described Grok’s recent actions as