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Even Microsoft Notepad is getting infused with AI
Microsoft Paint and Notepad are getting new AI features that can add and remove images from photos and offer rewrites of text.
Danny Gallagher10 hours agoOpenAI bought the web domain Chat.com
OpenAI has scooped up a domain name that sounds like a logical fit. Chat.com, which was previously bought for over $15 million, is now in the hands of the ChatGPT maker.
Will Shanklin11 hours agoGoogle accidentally leaked a preview of its Jarvis AI that can take over computers
The software was available for a brief time on the Chrome Web Store.
Danny Gallagher12 hours agoApple might add ChatGPT subscription option to iOS 18.2
Apple might allow users to purchase ChatGPT Plus subscriptions in its second iOS 18.2 developer beta.
Jeremy Gan11.05.2024Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year
Alexa's next incarnation isn't working as well as Amazon executives hoped it would be by now.
Danny Gallagher11.02.2024Disney forms dedicated AI and XR group to coordinate company-wide use and adoption
It seems Disney is getting serious about AI and extended reality.
Igor Bonifacic11.02.2024Microsoft's Recall AI tool for Copilot+ PCs faces a third delay
It's deja vu all over again for Microsoft's AI-powered Recall tool, which is being subject to a third delay in user previews.
Anna Washenko11.01.2024Humane recalls its troubled AI Pin’s Charge Case due to overheating
The Humane AI Pin’s troubles continue. On Thursday, the startup announced a voluntary recall of the Pin’s Charge Case due to a faulty internal battery from a third-party vendor.
Will Shanklin11.01.2024Google is adding Gemini AI-powered tools to Maps
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant into more of its software suite, announcing several new features for Google Maps.
Anna Washenko10.31.2024Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
EU users now know when Apple Intelligence will be available on their mobile devices: April 2025. English speakers elsewhere received the first Apple Intelligence features on Monday, including Writing Tools and AI notification summaries.
Will Shanklin10.29.2024Apple Intelligence is now available with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1
You can now access Apple Intelligence on eligible iPhones, iPads and Macs in the US without having to use the beta version of an operating system.
Kris Holt10.29.2024UK man gets 18 years in prison for using AI to generate CSAM
UK man gets 18 years in prison for using AI to generate CSAM. He sold the images on the internet.
Lawrence Bonk10.28.2024OpenAI's Whisper invents parts of transcriptions — a lot
It adds violent remarks, racial commentary and more to the transcription.
Sarah Fielding10.28.2024Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
Google is working on a "computer-using agent" dubbed Project Jarvis that's designed to help with everyday web tasks, according to The Information.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024The UK’s antitrust regulator will formally investigate Alphabet’s $2.3 billion Anthropic investment
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating whether Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic harms UK competition. The CMA will open its preliminary probe on Friday.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024Meta AI gains access to Reuters news content in multi-year deal
This is a trend, with publications like Time and Dotdash Meredith previously partnering with OpenAI.
Sarah Fielding10.25.2024President Biden sets up new AI guardrails for military, intelligence agencies
The White House's new guidelines for artificial intelligence use prohibits uses such as nuclear launches and granting asylum to immigrants.
Danny Gallagher10.25.2024Google Photos will show when images have been modified with AI
Google is adding new language for increased transparency about when AI has been used in the Google Photos app.
Anna Washenko10.25.2024Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions
Huawei may be trying to subvert US sanctions by using unauthorized chips in one of its higher-end products.
Danny Gallagher10.23.2024Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems
The two tech companies are working on a new system that will let carmakers create their own voice-powered AI assistants.
Danny Gallagher10.23.2024