Google’s AI-powered Ask Photos feature begins US rollout
Google is taking photo search to a whole new level. First introduced at the Google I/O developer conference in May, the much-anticipated AI-powered “Ask Photos” feature in Google Photos is…
Microsoft gives deepfake porn victims a tool to scrub images from Bing search
The rise of generative AI has introduced a new and deeply troubling challenge to the digital world: the spread of synthetic nude images that closely resemble real individuals. On Thursday,…
Telegram changes its tone on moderating private chats after CEO’s arrest
The FAQ response saying requests for moderation on private chats would not be processed is gone. Telegram has quietly altered its stance on the moderation of private chats, removing key…
Meta Oversight Board okays calls for violence against Venezuelan ‘colectivos’
The board reviewed the cases on an expedited basis, citing ‘exceptional circumstances’ following Venezuela’s presidential election. In a groundbreaking and controversial decision, Meta's Oversight Board has ruled that users can…
X is hiring staff for security and safety after two years of layoffs
Nearly two years after extensive layoffs dismantled X’s trust, safety, and security teams, Elon Musk’s social media platform is shifting gears. The company, formerly known as Twitter, is actively recruiting…
YouTube debuts new parental controls aimed at teens
YouTube is stepping up its commitment to family safety with the introduction of a new suite of parental controls tailored for parents of teens. Announced on Wednesday, this update allows…
This Week in AI: VCs (and devs) are enthusiastic about AI coding tools
This week in the AI world, two startups focused on AI-driven coding tools—Magic and Codeium—caught the attention of venture capitalists in a big way, raising nearly half a billion dollars…
Microsoft to announce ‘next phase of Copilot’ on September 16th
Get ready for a Copilot rebranding and much more. Microsoft is gearing up for a pivotal announcement later this month, centered on what it's calling the “next phase of Copilot…
Spotify launches its evolving playlist, daylist, globally
Spotify is taking its personalized listening experience to the next level with the global launch of its innovative "daylist" playlist. This unique feature, which adapts and evolves throughout the day…
Android’s latest update improves text-to-speech, Circle to Search, earthquake alerts and more
Android has unveiled a suite of new features as part of its latest update, delivering enhanced functionality across smartphones, tablets, and Wear OS devices. Whether you're navigating the web, searching…
