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GenAI: The New Powerhouse Behind Prime Day Shopping Amazon's Prime Day 2025 is not just about deep discounts—it's also a turning point for the use of generative AI (GenAI) in online shopping. According to a fresh report from Adobe, GenAI tools are set to play
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French AI Leader Mistral Targets $1 Billion in Fresh Funding Mistral, one of Europe's most prominent AI startups, is reportedly negotiating a major funding round that could raise up to $1 billion in equity. According to recent reports, discussions are underway with investors including Abu Dhabi’s MGX
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Wayve CEO Alex Kendall to Share Vision for Autonomous AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to gather over 10,000 startup founders and venture capital leaders from October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Among the exciting speakers this year is Alex Kendall, co-founder
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How ElevenLabs and Mati Staniszewski Are Shaping the Future of Voice AI Voice AI is rapidly redefining how we interact with technology, and at the forefront of this evolution is Mati Staniszewski, co-founder and CEO of ElevenLabs. This October, Staniszewski will take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San
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Meta Continues AI Talent Acquisition, Hires Apple’s Head of AI Models Meta has made a significant move in the ongoing AI talent war by recruiting Ruoming Pang, who previously led Apple’s AI models team. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Pang’s departure is part of a
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Cursor Responds to User Backlash After Sudden Pricing Changes The CEO of Anysphere, the company behind the widely-used AI coding environment Cursor, has issued an apology following a wave of user complaints about recent changes to the platform’s Pro plan pricing. The update, which shifted from a simple $20/
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OpenAI Tests 'Study Together' Mode in ChatGPT for Collaborative Learning OpenAI is quietly experimenting with a new feature in ChatGPT called "Study Together", drawing attention from both educators and students. This innovative mode has started appearing for select ChatGPT users, particularly subscribers, as a new tool
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Wimbledon’s AI Line Judges Under Fire After Player Backlash This year, Wimbledon made a historic change by replacing all human line judges with an electronic line calling (ELC) system powered by artificial intelligence. While the move was intended to modernize the tournament and reduce human error, it has sparked
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CoreWeave Acquires Core Scientific: A $9B Leap in AI Infrastructure CoreWeave, a leading cloud infrastructure provider specializing in AI and GPU computing, has announced the acquisition of Core Scientific in a $9 billion all-stock deal. This major move signals an aggressive expansion in the race to power the next generation
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AI is Accelerating Data Industry Mergers: What Business Owners Need to Know The data technology landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Recent high-profile acquisitions—like Databricks acquiring Neon for $1 billion and Salesforce purchasing Informatica for $8 billion—highlight a growing
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Hidden AI Prompts Found in Academic Peer Review A recent investigation has uncovered a controversial practice among some academics: embedding hidden AI prompts within their research papers to influence the peer review process. The Unseen Influence According to a report by Nikkei Asia, a deep dive into English-language preprint papers
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Brex's AI Strategy: Agile Procurement & Embracing 'Messiness' In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, many companies struggle to integrate new AI tools efficiently. The pace of technological advancement often outstrips traditional, slow-moving corporate procurement cycles. Corporate credit card company Brex, a startup often facing