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Google Calls for Looser Copyright Restrictions on AI Training
Google has published a new policy proposal in response to former President Trump’s call for an AI action plan. The company urges the administration to ease copyright rules on AI training, following a similar request by OpenAI. Tech firms are increasingly joining forces to shape federal policies on AI. Google’s proposal centers on reducing intellectual…
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Sesame Releases Its Base AI Model and It’s Open Source
Sesame, the AI startup behind the viral voice assistant Maya, has officially released its base AI model, CSM-1B. Now, developers worldwide can access it under an open-source Apache 2.0 license. This release has unlocked new opportunities for innovation. But with great power comes great responsibility. The release also raises concerns about ethics; as AI-generated voice…
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Google’s New Move in the AI Chatbot Battle
Google is stepping up its AI game with a fresh update to Gemini, its chatbot platform. The tech giant has introduced Gemini with personalization, an experimental feature designed to tailor responses based on users’ online habits and interactions across Google apps. According to Dave Citron, product director for Gemini, the goal is to make AI…
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Spies, Secrets, and AI: Why CEO of Anthropic Fears a $100 Million Code Heist
Dario Amodei, CEO of AI startup Anthropic, has a warning. He believes spies, likely from China, are after the U.S.’s top AI secrets. These secrets, worth $100 million, may exist in just a few lines of code. Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event, Amodei stressed the urgency. China, he said, is known for…
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UiPath Acquires Peak to Enhance Automation in Business
UiPath has acquired Peak, a Manchester-based AI-native company specializing in decision intelligence. The reason isn’t far fetched – businesses rely on AI and automation to optimize pricing, manage inventory, and streamline operations. Peak’s AI technology will enhance UiPath’s automation platform and deliver industry-specific solutions that improve decision-making. Daniel Dines, Founder and CEO of UiPath, shared…
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Snapchat Introduces AI Video Lenses for Premium Users
Snapchat is taking augmented reality (AR) to the next level with its latest feature – AI-powered video lenses. These innovative lenses bring animated animals and flowers to life, making Snaps more immersive than ever. But there’s a catch: they’re only available to Snapchat Platinum subscribers. What Are AI Video Lenses? Snapchat’s AI Video Lenses use…
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As AI’s Influence Permeates the Market, the Need for Open-Source Systems Is More Glaring Than Ever
With AI-driven online search/reasoning tools fast gaining traction globally, two distinct approaches have emerged and quickly made their way into the digital mainstream — i.e. closed and open world — with each setup bringing with it its own set of benefits and disadvantages. The closed-world approach is best exemplified by platforms like Perplexity, OpenAI, amongst…
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20 AI Agent Examples in 2025
Ever been a little spooked by Netflix knowing exactly what you want to see next? Or perhaps you’ve wondered how Siri can understand that rambling command from you, even when you’re nearly whispering? These are powered by something called AI Agents. AI Agents are now deeply embedded in everyday life and quickly transforming industry after industry. The global…
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Google Releases Gemma 3 AI Models
Google has launched the Gemma 3 family of AI models. These new models improve on the widely used Gemma 2 series and they come with better text and visual reasoning capabilities. Google aims to make AI more powerful and accessible with this release. A Closer Look at the Gemma 3 Series In a blog post,…
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OpenAI Launches Powerful Tools to Build Smarter AI Agents
OpenAI has launched new tools to help businesses and developers create their own advanced AI agents. These automated systems can perform tasks independently, make workflows faster and more efficient. Introducing the Responses API The launch is centered on the Responses API, and serves as a replacement for OpenAI’s Assistants API, which will be phased out…
