GenerativeAI
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices, including smartphones, smart home speakers, fitness trackers, and more, often without your knowledge or consent. The data collected by AI tools […]
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More than a million people now have Alexa Plus
More than a million people now have Alexa Plus Alexa Plus, Amazon’s generative AI-powered voice assistant, has rolled out to over 1 million users in an Early Access program, with more expected to be added this summer. The new assistant was announced in February 2025 and features a more conversational interface, allowing users to complete […]
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Is AI sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity?
Is AI sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity? The author wonders if Artificial Intelligence (AI) is sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity, similar to the Industrial Revolution’s impact on manual labor. AI is transforming how people write, design, and decide by using tools like ChatGPT, […]
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Google Announced an Initiative to Invest in AI Startups
Google Announced an Initiative to Invest in AI Startups Google has announced its AI Futures Fund, which will invest in startups from seed to late stage using AI tools from DeepMind. The fund will provide support including early access to Google AI models, working with experts from DeepMind and Google Labs, and Cloud credits. Some […]
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Grindr’s new Right Now feature brings a spicy live feed to the hookup app
Grindr’s new Right Now feature brings a spicy live feed to the hookup app Grindr has launched its new “Right Now” feature, a live feed that allows users to connect with others in real-time, similar to social media platforms like X/Twitter. The Right Now feature is designed to help users find exactly what they want, […]
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Wikipedia is using (some) generative AI now
Wikipedia is using (some) generative AI now Wikipedia is integrating generative AI into its editing process to help reduce workload and improve quality control. The goal is not to replace human editors, but to use AI to remove technical barriers and tedious tasks, allowing editors to focus on content creation. AI will be used for […]
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Duolingo said it just doubled its language courses thanks to AI
Duolingo said it just doubled its language courses thanks to AI Duolingo has doubled its language courses to 148 new ones, thanks to the use of generative AI, which allowed them to create and launch these courses in less than a year. The company’s “shared content” system enables employees to make a base course and […]
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Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images
Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images Nvidia has launched a new tool called Nvidia AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI, available to download today. The tool allows developers to generate AI images by creating them in 3D using Blender and then using Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.1 image generator. Users can manually […]
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Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI
Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI Natasha Lyonne is set to direct and star in a new sci-fi film called “Uncanny Valley”, which will feature elements generated by AI models. The film, co-written with Brit Marling, tells the story of a teenage girl whose life is […]
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Illegally fired FTC commissioners on Meta, bribes, and fighting for privacy
Illegally fired FTC commissioners on Meta, bribes, and fighting for privacy The FTC commissioners discuss the need to regulate misleading claims made by companies using generative AI, emphasizing that there is no “AI exception” to existing laws. The commissioners also highlight the importance of distinguishing between what is real and what is not when interacting […]
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