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Cluely’s Strategy: From Cheating Controversy to ChatGPT Rivalry Cluely, the AI-powered browser assistant, is no stranger to controversy. The startup gained rapid attention for its provocative claim that its tool could help users “cheat on everything” by running undetectable in-browser AI during online interactions. But as debates over academic
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Microsoft Highlights $500M in AI Savings Amid Layoffs and Record Profits Just days after announcing its third round of layoffs this year, Microsoft has revealed that its internal use of AI tools has saved the company over $500 million in its call center operations alone. The announcement was made by
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California Revives Push for AI Safety Reporting with New SB 53 Amendments California is once again at the forefront of AI regulation as State Senator Scott Wiener introduces new amendments to his AI transparency bill, SB 53. This move comes just months after his previous effort, SB 1047, was vetoed,
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YouTube Updates Monetization Policies to Target AI-Generated and Repetitive Videos YouTube is making significant changes to its monetization policies, aiming to address the surge of low-quality, mass-produced, and repetitive videos—many of which are now easier to create using AI tools. The update, set to take effect on July 15,
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Blok Introduces AI Personas to Simulate Real-World App Usage Modern app development is accelerating rapidly thanks to AI-driven coding tools like Cursor, Replit, Claude Code, and Lovable. Yet, for many businesses, testing new features before launch remains a challenge. Developers often rely on beta releases or simulation tools, which don’
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Enterprise AI’s Missing Piece: Edo Liberty’s Perspective from Disrupt 2025 Most discussions about artificial intelligence focus on smarter models, larger datasets, and faster algorithms. But at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Edo Liberty—founder and CEO of Pinecone—will spotlight a crucial, often-overlooked ingredient for successful enterprise AI: knowledge. His
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Google Launches Gemini AI on Wear OS and Improves Circle to Search with AI Mode Google has announced a major update for Wear OS smartwatch users: its powerful Gemini AI assistant is now rolling out to more devices, alongside significant upgrades to its innovative Circle to Search feature. These advancements
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ZeroEntropy Secures $4.2M to Power Smarter AI Search Infrastructure As generative AI transforms industries, the challenge of retrieving accurate and relevant information from scattered data sources has never been more critical. Addressing this gap is ZeroEntropy, a San Francisco-based startup co-founded by Moroccan CEO Ghita Houir Alami and CTO
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LangChain Nears Unicorn Status: A New Chapter for AI App Development LangChain, a prominent player in AI infrastructure, is reportedly raising new funding at a valuation close to $1 billion. The round is said to be led by IVP, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. This marks a
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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