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Meta turned Threads algorithm complaints into an official feature
Tired of doomscrolling through irrelevant content on Threads? Meta is betting that the solution is letting users directly whisper sweet (or not-so-sweet) nothings into the ear of the algorithm itself. It's a quirky approach to a persistent problem: content recommendations gone awry. Key Points Th
Jeffrey Liu
How AI changes the math for startups, according to a Microsoft VP
Microsoft is pushing to equip businesses with the infrastructure to build their own AI agents, moving beyond simple chatbots. This puts pressure on other tech giants to offer similar comprehensive solutions, or risk falling behind in the enterprise AI race. Key Points Microsoft is offering tools
Jeffrey Liu
Threads’ new ‘Dear Algo’ AI feature lets you personalize your feed
Tired of doomscrolling through endless political debates on Threads? Meta just gave you a volume knob for your feed. The new "feed preferences" feature offers a way to subtly nudge the algorithm, shaping your experience without unfollowing everyone you know. This puts more user control at the foref
Jeffrey Liu
OpenAI Hails 1M Codex Downloads, Warns Limits May Be Coming
OpenAI's Codex Editor: A Million Downloads in a Week – So What? OpenAI's quietly released Codex macOS app has blown past the million-download mark in just over a week. This isn't just about a popular app; it signals OpenAI's growing confidence in putting its AI code generation tools directly into
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Those Shaping AI Have a Responsibility to Tell the Whole Truth
Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro just landed, promising a leap in context window size. It boasts the ability to process massive amounts of information—think entire books or codebases—but the real story lies in how developers will grapple with this unprecedented scale and whether it truly unlocks new AI capab
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Fitbit's Gemini-Powered Coach Is Coming to iPhone and Other Countries
Fitbit is betting big on AI-powered personalized health, but the real test is whether users will pay a premium for it. The revamped Fitbit app, along with its AI-driven health coach, is now available in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, targeting iOS users and Fitbit Premium sub
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Startup Founder's New AI Project Recommends Books With Human Touch
A former startup CEO has launched Sarah's Books, a web app leveraging AI to provide personalized book recommendations while supporting libraries and independent bookstores. It's a focused effort to offer a curated alternative to platforms like Goodreads, emphasizing human taste and ethical consumpti
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Senior engineers, including co-founders, exit xAI amid controversy
Elon Musk's xAI is facing turbulence. A wave of engineer departures, including key figures, has hit the company, raising concerns about its direction and stability in a competitive AI landscape. Key Points Nine engineers, including co-founders, have left xAI in the past week. The departures are fu
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CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’
Your next encounter with Border Patrol could involve AI you don't know about. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is rolling out a new facial recognition system fueled by a massive dataset of images collected from the open web. The implications for privacy and potential bias are significant, demandi
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Here are the brands bringing ads to ChatGPT
ChatGPT is about to get a lot more crowded. OpenAI is officially rolling out ads in the free and cheaper subscription tiers of its popular AI chatbot, meaning users will soon see promotions interspersed with their AI-powered conversations. This move is less about OpenAI's bottom line and more about
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North Korean Hackers Use AI Video to Deliver Mac and Windows Malware
North Korean state-sponsored hackers are deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics, including AI-generated deepfake videos, to infiltrate cryptocurrency businesses. This signals a concerning shift toward more believable and harder-to-detect social engineering attacks, demanding heightened vigi
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Former Founders Fund VC Sam Blond launches AI sales startup to upend Salesforce
The rise of AI is prompting a wave of startups promising to augment or even replace traditional business functions. Monaco, backed by significant funding, is the latest entrant aiming to reshape sales. Their approach emphasizes experienced salespeople paired with AI, differentiating them from soluti
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