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OpenAI disables app suggestions resembling ads amid user feedback
OpenAI has confirmed that it has turned off app suggestions in ChatGPT that users perceived as advertisements. The company’s chief research officer admitted that they did not meet…India proposes right to disconnect bill to safeguard after-hours work-life balance
A new bill introduced in India’s Lok Sabha seeks to grant employees the legal right to disconnect from work communications outside of office hours. This legislation aims to…Australia prepares to enforce social media ban on child accounts
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to social media companies that they will be held accountable as a ban on children’s accounts is set to take effect…Yoodli’s valuation surges to over $300 million as AI enhances human communication
Yoodli, a startup founded by former Google employees, has tripled its valuation to surpass $300 million, emphasizing its AI technology designed to assist rather than replace human…Netflix’s historic breakup fee underscores high stakes in Warner acquisition
Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery includes a record $5.8 billion breakup fee, one of the largest in corporate history. This substantial penalty…AWS enhances AI coding with Kiro powers and key tool integrations
Amazon Web Services has unveiled Kiro powers, a new feature aimed at enhancing AI coding assistants by enabling them to access specialized expertise in tools like Stripe, Figma,…Meta scales back metaverse ambitions amid strategic shift
Meta is set to reduce investment in its metaverse projects, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously touted as central to the company’s future. This strategic shift reflects a…Anthropic CEO critiques reckless AI spending amid bubble concerns
Anthropic’s CEO addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the AI industry’s financial sustainability, describing some competitors as ‘YOLO-ing’ in their spending strategies. He…OpenAI and NextDC team up for major Sydney data center project
OpenAI is collaborating with NextDC Ltd. to construct a large-scale data center in Sydney, marking a significant expansion in the region’s tech infrastructure. This partnership…Micro1 claims rapid growth, surpasses $100M ARR in just one year
Micro1, a competitor to Scale AI, has experienced explosive growth, jumping from approximately $7 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) at the start of the year to over $100…OpenAI develops ‘truth serum’ technique for AI self-assessment
OpenAI researchers have unveiled an innovative method that encourages large language models to self-identify errors and inaccuracies in their outputs. This approach aims to…