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OpenAI Updates GPT-5 to Feel Warmer and More Approachable OpenAI has announced a key update to its latest AI language model, GPT-5, focused on making the model's interactions friendlier and more engaging for users. This move comes as a response to feedback following GPT-5’s recent launch, where
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Duolingo CEO Clarifies AI-First Strategy Amid Public Backlash Duolingo's recent shift toward an "AI-first" approach sparked significant public debate earlier this year. CEO Luis von Ahn, in a new interview, addressed the controversy and provided more context on the company's intentions and workforce strategy.
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AI-Powered Plush Toys: The New Digital Companions for Children As artificial intelligence continues to make its way into everyday products, a new wave of AI-powered plush toys is emerging, aiming to offer children an alternative to traditional screen-based entertainment. These smart stuffed animals are designed to interact, chat, and play
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Anthropic Equips Claude AI Models to End Harmful Conversations Anthropic has introduced a new feature in its advanced Claude AI models that enables them to end conversations when they detect persistently harmful or abusive user interactions. This development is currently active in Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 models and
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OpenAI Charts Bold New Course Beyond GPT-5: Devices, Apps, and Ambitions OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman recently hosted a select group of tech reporters for an intimate dinner in San Francisco, offering a rare glimpse into the company’s evolving ambitions after the launch of GPT-5. While much of
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Senator Hawley Launches Probe Into Meta’s AI Chatbot Child Safety Concerns Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has announced a formal investigation into Meta’s generative AI products, following reports that internal policies permitted AI chatbots to engage in romantic and suggestive conversations with children. This move comes after leaked documents
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ChatGPT Mobile App Surpasses $2B in Revenue, Dominates AI Rivals Since its launch in May 2023, ChatGPT’s mobile app for iOS and Android has set a new standard in the AI assistant market. According to the latest analysis by app intelligence provider Appfigures, the app has generated an impressive
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Cohere Surges to $6.8B Valuation Following $500M Funding Round Toronto-based AI company Cohere has announced a new, oversubscribed $500 million funding round, raising its valuation to an impressive $6.8 billion. This marks a significant leap from its $5.5 billion valuation just over a year ago, showcasing the
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Multiverse Computing Releases Ultra-Compact AI Models for Edge and IoT Devices European AI startup Multiverse Computing has unveiled two of the smallest yet high-performing AI models ever produced, aiming to revolutionize how artificial intelligence is deployed on everyday devices. Named for their minuscule size, the models—SuperFly and ChickBrain—are
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Aaron Levie Shares Insights on Reinventing Box and Embracing AI at Disrupt 2025 Few tech founders can claim the journey from startup hopeful to steering a thriving public company for two decades. Aaron Levie, CEO and co-founder of Box, is one of those rare leaders. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in
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Igor Babuschkin, Co-Founder of xAI, Announces Departure Igor Babuschkin, a pivotal figure in the founding of Elon Musk's xAI, has officially announced his departure from the company. Babuschkin shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), reflecting on his journey with xAI and his initial vision alongside Musk. "
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Spotify Integration Transforms Waymo Robotaxi Rides Waymo has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the passenger experience of its autonomous robotaxis by introducing seamless Spotify integration. For years, riders praised Waymo’s cutting-edge self-driving technology but lamented the limited and outdated in-car music options. Previously, users were restricted to