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Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m read
Midjourney Expands Into Astrology by Acquiring Popular App Co-StarBig Tech
Midjourney Expands Into Astrology by Acquiring Popular App Co-Star

Midjourney has acquired Co-Star, merging AI image expertise with personalized astrology to enhance daily horoscopes and user engagement.

Jul 25, 20264m read
Travis Kalanick’s Robotics Startup Atoms Secures $1.7 Billion Funding Led by a16zBig Tech
Travis Kalanick’s Robotics Startup Atoms Secures $1.7 Billion Funding Led by a16z

Atoms, led by Travis Kalanick, raised $1.7B in funding led by a16z to bring AI-powered robotics to industrial sectors.

Jul 23, 20263m read
Speculation Swirls Over Anthropic and Physical Intelligence Amid OpenAI's Expansion MovesBig Tech
Speculation Swirls Over Anthropic and Physical Intelligence Amid OpenAI's Expansion Moves

Rumors swirl around Anthropic and Physical Intelligence following OpenAI's aggressive acquisition moves, hinting at shifts in the AI landscape.

Jul 22, 20263m read
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in SocietyBig Tech
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in Society

Moonshot AI's updated Kimi model raises debate over AI’s potential role in shaping ideological narratives and the challenges of bias in AI development.

Jul 19, 20263m read
Inside Vertu’s $6,880 AI Agent: Performance, Battery, and Daily Use UncoveredBig Tech
Inside Vertu’s $6,880 AI Agent: Performance, Battery, and Daily Use Uncovered

Vertu's $6,880 foldable offers tailored AI for executives, with strong security and solid battery life but limited conversational skills.

Jul 18, 20263m read
Meta Disables Instagram AI Feature After Privacy ConcernsBig Tech
Meta Disables Instagram AI Feature After Privacy Concerns

Meta has disabled its Instagram AI feature that let users create images from public accounts after privacy concerns and backlash.

Jul 11, 20262m read
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Steps Back from AGI Leadership Due to Health ReasonsBig Tech
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Steps Back from AGI Leadership Due to Health Reasons

OpenAI's Fidji Simo steps back from full-time AGI leadership due to health, moving to a part-time advisory role while continuing to support the company.

Jul 10, 20262m read
Lovable Eyes Big Growth with $13.2 Billion Valuation in SightBig Tech
Lovable Eyes Big Growth with $13.2 Billion Valuation in Sight

Lovable is in talks to raise $300 million, aiming to double its valuation to $13.2 billion with Menlo Ventures leading the investment round.

Jul 9, 20261m read