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OpenAI is bringing new tools to ChatGPT for Teens, a mode for teens introduced in August with safeguards and break reminders, to help users with the college application process. "College Planner brings together application requirements, deadlines, tasks, and financial-aid steps for schools on a student's list in one plan," OpenAI says. "Students applying to several [...]
Read source →After launching nearly a month ago and spending several weeks as the top free app in Apple's App Store, the latest update to Meta's Muse iOS app introduces native support for the iPad. A Mac version of Meta's agentic AI tool (designed to compete with OpenClaw, ChatGPT's Dots, and Grok Bot) was released about a [...]
Read source →Google DeepMind, Meta, and AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into an initiative to create a "virtual cell" that researchers can use to combat disease, as reported earlier by Reuters. The project is led by Biohub, a nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan. [...]
Read source →DoorDash, the leading food delivery app, processed 970 million orders in its second quarter this year and generated $4.5 billion in revenue. A 10-person startup called Bites is a blip in comparison: It has just around 300 restaurants signed up in the Bay Area, where it's operating as a pre-seed startup. But this summer, Bites [...]
Read source →Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that offers reviews of apps, services, and entertainment with a focus on youth safety, today said that OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens is an "unacceptable risk." ChatGPT for Teens, introduced in August, has guardrails for teens and is designed to help students learn, but Common Sense Media says that the teen [...]
Read source →OpenAI has revealed solutions to a number of long-standing mathematics problems produced by an unreleased frontier model in a batch of 722 manuscripts, covering 372 result families that group related papers. It extends a run of breakthroughs that have both impressed and unsettled parts of the mathematical community while raising questions about research ethics and [...]
Read source →With AI hardware, tech companies are pushing the definition of what does and doesn't constitute a recording. For most of gadget history, it'd be reasonable to assume that a device with a microphone or camera is either recording you or it isn't; it's either on or off, without much gray area. Microphones capture sound. Cameras [...]
Read source →Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Lite, Flash, and Pro, but now you'll need a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription to access the standard Flash model. However, that subscription is also getting a [...]
Read source →An unsettling Alexa Plus bug has seen some Amazon Echo smart home speakers reduced to saying - and sometimes singing - nothing but "lalala" on repeat for minutes at a time, often in the middle of conversations with users. When quizzed about the behavior, Alexa is apparently entirely unaware of what it's been doing. The [...]
Read source →Google may be expanding its "Call for Me" AI feature beyond business calls so you can use it to send messages to friends and family. Android Authority reports finding a "Gemini Calling" introductory screen in an APK teardown with examples that include "Call Mom and tell her I will be 15 minutes late" and "Call [...]
Read source →Meta launches new AI tools after discovering ads on its platforms that may look normal but direct users to harmful content elsewhere online.
Read source →The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures.
Read source →The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.
Read source →Google Labs is working on a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground for users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts.
Read source →OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, just days after the launch of Dots. Join this conversation by registering for your pass. Get you pass now to save up to $100 and get a second at 50% off.
Read source →The increasing use of AI in education has significant implications for student learning outcomes, teacher workload, and the future of education itself. As AI becomes more prevalent in educational settings, it is crucial to ensure that these tools are designed with safety and youth protection in mind.
OpenAI's next education-focused product or feature, and how it will address concerns around safety and youth protection.
AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving diagnosis accuracy, streamlining clinical workflows, and enhancing patient care. However, its adoption also raises concerns around data privacy, bias, and accountability.
The development of AI-powered diagnostic tools and their integration into clinical practice, as well as the potential for AI to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
The rise of AI in food delivery has significant implications for the traditional food delivery industry, with potential benefits including improved food safety, reduced delivery times, and increased efficiency. However, it also raises concerns around job displacement and the need for regulatory frameworks to govern AI-powered food delivery.
The growth of AI-powered food delivery platforms and their impact on the traditional food delivery industry, as well as the potential for AI to improve food safety and reduce delivery times.
As AI becomes increasingly pervasive in various industries, it is crucial to establish clear guidelines and regulations to ensure that AI systems are designed and deployed responsibly. This includes addressing concerns around bias, transparency, and accountability.
The development of AI ethics guidelines and regulations, as well as the establishment of accountability mechanisms for AI-powered systems.
The rise of AI in gaming has significant implications for the gaming industry, with potential benefits including improved game development, enhanced player experience, and increased efficiency. However, it also raises concerns around job displacement and the need for regulatory frameworks to govern AI-powered gaming.
The growth of AI-powered gaming platforms and their impact on the gaming industry, as well as the potential for AI to improve game development and player experience.
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