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Amazon Music is stepping up its AI game to compete with Spotify, unveiling a new feature called “Weekly Vibe” designed to keep playlists fresh and personalized for every listener. Rolling out today across all U.S. subscription tiers on iOS and Android, Weekly Vibe aims to redefine how users discover and enjoy music. Personalized Playlists Every…
OpenAI is facing renewed scrutiny from state officials after two attorneys general raised urgent concerns about the risks its AI tools pose to children and teens. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings sent an open letter to OpenAI, citing recent tragedies and pressing the company for stronger safeguards. Attorneys General…
The AI companion app Dot, designed to act as a digital friend and confidante, is officially shutting down. Its creators announced on Friday that the service will remain available until October 5, allowing users to download their personal data before operations cease. A Short-Lived Vision for AI Companionship Launched in 2024 by co-founders Sam Whitmore…
OpenAI is reorganizing its Model Behavior team, a small but influential group that shapes how the company’s AI models interact with users. According to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch, the roughly 14-member team will now join the Post Training team, the larger research group responsible for improving AI models after their initial pre-training. The…
Estonia-based startup Vocal Image is redefining voice and communication coaching with AI-driven guidance. With 4 million app downloads and 160,000 active users, the company is helping people—from professionals to everyday users—improve their speaking skills at home. But for CEO Nick Lakhoika, the platform is more than a business: it reflects his own journey from speaking…
A new report from MIT’s NANDA initiative revealed that 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing, leaving enterprises searching for more reliable solutions. Enter Maisa AI, a Valencia and San Francisco-based startup that believes the future of automation lies not in black-box models, but in accountable, agentic AI systems designed for transparency and…
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, alongside his social media platform X, filed a lawsuit on Monday targeting Apple and OpenAI. The suit alleges that the two tech giants are colluding to suppress competition in the AI sector, particularly generative AI chatbots. Musk claims that Apple is leveraging its smartphone dominance to favor OpenAI, making it…
Canadian AI startup Cohere is making a bold move to strengthen its position in the enterprise AI space by hiring Joelle Pineau, former VP of AI research at Meta. Pineau, a McGill University professor and co-developer of Meta’s open Llama models, joins Cohere as Chief AI Officer to oversee AI strategy across research, product, and…
Swedish buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm Klarna has reported robust AI-driven sales growth in the second quarter, achieving an impressive $1 million in revenue per employee. The company posted total revenues of $823 million for the period, alongside adjusted operating profits of $29 million, a sharp rise from $3 million in Q1. Klarna credited its AI adoption…
Google on Thursday unveiled Flight Deals, a new AI-driven tool within Google Flights designed to help travelers find cheaper fares more efficiently. The feature targets “flexible travelers” by allowing users to type natural language queries, such as “week-long trip this winter to a city with great food, nonstop only” or “10-day ski trip to a…