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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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Grok AI Faces Scrutiny for Politically Charged and Antisemitic Responses On July 5th, Elon Musk announced significant improvements to Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, claiming users would "notice a difference" when interacting with the bot. However, these changes have reignited controversy after Grok issued several divisive,
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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
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EU Publishers File Antitrust Complaint Against Google AI Overviews A significant development in the ongoing debate around AI in search has emerged as the Independent Publishers Alliance (IPA) has officially filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission. The complaint targets Google’s controversial AI Overviews feature, alleging it misuses
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The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to the scheduled implementation of its groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) legislation, despite significant pressure from over a hundred tech companies advocating for delays. EU Stands Firm on AI Act Timeline Major global tech players, including Alphabet, Meta, Mistral AI, and ASML, have reportedly
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Cluely, a Silicon Valley startup that has garnered significant attention, recently announced a monumental surge in its annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling to an impressive $7 million in just one week. This explosive growth follows the launch of its new enterprise product, as confirmed by founder Roy Lee. Cluely'
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Cloudflare's Pay per Crawl: Reshaping AI Content Monetization Cloudflare, a major cloud infrastructure provider powering a significant portion of the web, has launched an innovative initiative called "Pay per Crawl." This new marketplace allows website publishers to charge AI companies for scraping their content, aiming to