AI music startups say copyright violation is just rock and roll
In the wake of recent copyright infringement lawsuits, AI music startups Suno and Udio are hitting back, accusing the record labels behind the lawsuits of trying to squash competition in…
Microsoft now lists OpenAI as a competitor in AI and search
Microsoft's intricate and evolving relationship with OpenAI, a partnership bolstered by a reported $13 billion investment, has taken a surprising turn. Despite their close collaboration, Microsoft has officially labeled OpenAI…
Google Maps is getting even more like Waze
Google is enhancing its navigation apps—Google Maps and Waze—with a slew of new features that bring the two closer together, while still maintaining their unique identities. Google Maps Gets Waze-Like…
OpenAI releases ChatGPT’s hyperrealistic voice to some paying users
OpenAI has begun the rollout of ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, marking a significant leap in AI interaction. On Tuesday, the company released the alpha version of this new feature to…
Threads now highlights relevant trending topics above posts
Threads has made significant strides in making it easier for users to explore trending topics on the platform. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on Tuesday that U.S. users will now…
Lightrun launches its AI debugger to help developers fix their production code
Lightrun, a Tel Aviv-based startup dedicated to enhancing developers' ability to debug production code directly from their IDE, has made a groundbreaking announcement. On Wednesday, the company introduced its first…
Your new AI Friend is almost ready to meet you
A few minutes before Avi Schiffmann and I jump on Google Meet to discuss his latest creation, an AI companion named “Friend,” he sends me a screenshot of a message…
Apple brings Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 dev beta, but there are a lot of limitations
Apple's highly anticipated AI suite, Apple Intelligence, is finally making its debut, albeit a limited one. The tech giant unveiled the platform at its WWDC in June, promising to revolutionize…
Perplexity details plan to share ad revenue with outlets cited by its AI chatbot
Perplexity AI is gearing up to share advertising revenue with news publishers when its chatbot uses their content to respond to user queries. This move aims to address criticisms of…
Meta is rolling out its AI Studio in the U.S. for creators to build AI chatbots
Meta announced on Monday that it is rolling out its AI Studio to all creators in the U.S., enabling them to create personalized AI-powered chatbots. This expansion follows the initial…