AppliedXL, AP to Deliver AI-powered News Tips to Local Newsrooms
Leveraging AppliedXL’s autonomous news-gathering technology and informed by input from AP journalists, the new initiative, AP Local Lede, identifies and contextualizes the local impact of federal regulations from over 430 agencies, highlighting how government actions affect communities and businesses across all 50 states.
AI Companions (AIC): Revolutionizing digital relationships with AI, blockchain, and VR
AI Companions has already generated strong initial interest, achieving impressive early milestones in its launch week, but the platform is still in its early stages, with numerous developments, partnerships, and growth opportunities ahead.
Meta India VP Sandhya Devanathan Sees AI Creating New Job Opportunities Despite Changing Roles
QUICK BITE Meta India VP Sandhya Devanathan is optimistic that AI will create new job opportunities in India, despite changing...
Saudi Arabia Spearheads Global Ethical AI Initiative at Riyadh Summit
Its goal is to create a platform for discussing AI’s future and its impact on policy, research, business, and daily life, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI development in line with national values.
Nectar AI Raises $3.9 Million to Make AI Companions ‘Indistinguishable from Reality’
QUICK BITE Nectar AI secures $3.9 million seed funding to scale team and expand AI companionship platform. The platform boasts...
US AI Safety Institute Teams Up with OpenAI & Anthropic to Test New Models Before Public Release
The U.S. AI Safety Institute, working closely with its U.K. counterpart, will provide feedback to Anthropic and OpenAI on how to improve the safety of their models.
Brave Browser Cuts 14% of Staff in Second Round of Layoffs, Continues AI Push
This latest round of job cuts comes just 10 months after Brave laid off 9% of its staff in October 2023, citing the need to manage costs during tough economic times.
Tech Giants Meta and Spotify Challenge EU’s AI Regulations
They believe the current rules are stifling innovation and hindering European companies’ ability to compete globally, especially due to stringent privacy laws around public data use.
General Motors Cuts 1,000 Software Jobs to Explore Use of AI
The layoffs aren’t about saving money or employee performance but are aimed at helping the company stay competitive in the growing market of software-defined vehicles.
Procreate Rejects Generative AI, Champions Human Creativity in Design
QUICK BITE Procreate rejects generative AI features, stating "AI is not our future" and prioritizing human creativity. CEO James Cuda...