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Sam Atman open to ChatGPT ads idea

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, sounded surprisingly on board when asked about the possibility of ads on ChatGPT during the debut episode of OpenAI’s official podcast.
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OpenAI’s first Jony Ive device will not be a wearable

Court filings show that the first hardware device OpenAI is developing with designer Jony Ive will not be a wearable or an in-ear gadget. It is also unlikely to launch before 2026.
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Engineers create a miniature drone that looks just like one of the most annoying insects


China’s Hellobike launches new robotaxi company with Ant Group and CATL

China's bike-sharing platform Hellobike announced on Monday the setup of a new robotaxi firm jointly with Ant Group and CATL.
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Europe embraces Linux and open-source in the race for digital sovereignty

European countries are increasingly adopting Linux and open-source software to reclaim digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on US-based technology giants amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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As one roadblock clears for Uber drivers, another quietly takes its place

As electric vehicles become more affordable, Uber drivers now face a new challenge: finding reliable places to charge them.
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“Hope it doesn’t explode like his rocket ships,” Musk announces human trials for new implant

Musk believes the human trial for the vision implant could start within 2026, but users online are less optimistic about this timeframe.
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How AI is transforming the way we travel

Trip planning used to be chaotic. Now AI makes it simple, personal, and even fun.
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How did a Jony Ive deal announcement lead OpenAI to a lawsuit?

The deal between the two companies has been postponed due to unexpected trademark issues.
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Google willing to make more changes in its vertical search results in favor of competition

In an attempt to avoid a substantial antitrust fine from the European Commission, Google has proposed making further modifications to its search results to help competitors stand out more.
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Tesla finally tip toes into robotaxi service

Elon Musk's vision of Tesla's future is set for a public test on Sunday, when a dozen or so self-driving cars in Austin, Texas, start a limited, paid robotaxi service.
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LLMs are now a lot cheaper than many believe: 1000x price drop

Generative AI is now relatively cheap, with AI companies undercutting each other in an ongoing frenzy to offer better and cheaper large language models (LLMs). Some argue that LLMs are already 1,000 times cheaper than two years ago, and, in comparison, simple web searches are more expensive.
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Wimbledon’s AI assistant can answer questions and provide winner predictions

The AI-powered tool could tell you everything you need to know about the game in real time.
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Meetings rule our corporate life, leaving no time to get work done

Have you ever had to stay and get your job done after work hours just because your day was packed with meetings that could have been an email?
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France pumps €700 million into Eutelsat as Europe looks to rival Musk’s Starlink

France will invest €717 million in Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat, more than doubling its stake in Europe’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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SpaceX Starship rocket explodes as Musk’s Mars ambitions grow

One of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starships exploded into a dramatic fireball during routine testing in Texas late on Wednesday, in another setback for the billionaire's dreams of colonizing Mars.
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Apple faces lawsuit after woman gets scammed out of $80,000

An App Store user has cast doubt on its safety and reliability after falling for a crypto scam.
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Windows Snipping Tool is getting a GIF creation upgrade

Snipping Tool, a handy Windows screen capture utility, will add a GIF export feature to export screen recordings.
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