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The Academy’s verdict is AI use won’t affect Oscar nominations
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new rules regarding generative AI in films, stating it will neither help nor harm…
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Google Messages Introduces Sensitive Content Warnings to Blur Explicit Images
Google Messages is rolling out sensitive content warnings that automatically blur images containing nudity, giving users more control and privacy. The feature is opt-in…
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Nothing Unveils CMF Phone 2 Pro Design and Features Ahead of Launch
Nothing has revealed the CMF Phone 2 Pro’s design and key features ahead of its April 28 launch, showcasing a dual-tone finish, triple-camera setup,…
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Zuckerberg Once Considered Spinning Off Instagram to Address Facebook Cannibalization
Mark Zuckerberg once suggested spinning out Instagram to address its impact on Facebook, according to internal emails revealed during an antitrust trial.
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Google’s DolphinGemma AI Seeks to Bridge the Communication Gap with Dolphins
Google is using its DolphinGemma AI model to decode dolphin vocalizations, aiming to enable two-way communication between humans and dolphins.
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YouTube Music Introduces Lyrics Sharing Feature for Android Users
YouTube Music is rolling out a new feature on Android that lets users select and share song lyrics as custom images. The update is…
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Google Photos Rolls Out Ultra HDR Conversion for Enhanced Photo Vibrancy
Google Photos now lets you convert standard photos to Ultra HDR, boosting color and brightness. The feature is rolling out gradually and works on…
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Instagram Deploys AI to Automatically Move Suspected Minors Into Teen Accounts
Instagram is now using AI to detect minors misrepresenting their age and automatically enroll them into restricted Teen Accounts, enhancing safety and privacy for…
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ChatGPT Search Users Rise From 11.2 mil to 41.3 mil in Europe, Faces Regulatory Scrutiny as
ChatGPT search has seen user numbers in Europe rise from 11.2 million to 41.3 million in six months, prompting regulatory attention and raising questions…
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Mark Zuckerberg Reveals TikTok Caused Dramatic Slowdown in Meta’s Growth and User Engagement
Mark Zuckerberg stated that TikTok significantly slowed Meta’s growth, with users spending nearly twice as much time on TikTok compared to Facebook and Instagram.
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OpenAI’s Latest Reasoning AI Models Show Higher Hallucination Rates Despite Advanced Capabilities
OpenAI’s new reasoning AI models, including O3, demonstrate improved capabilities but also show increased hallucination rates, raising concerns about reliability and ethical use.
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Netflix Unveils AI-Powered Search and Homepage Redesign to Enhance Content Discovery for Over 10 Billion Users
Netflix is revamping its search with AI, introducing a new homepage and natural language queries to help users discover content more easily. The rollout…
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Wasp Platform Unifies Web Development by Integrating React, Node.js, and More for Streamlined App Creation
Wasp’s platform simplifies web app development by integrating tools like React and Node.js, enhancing security, and identifying coding gaps. Founded by Matija and Martin…
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ChatGPT’s Starts Indentifying Users, Many Find the AI’s Familiarity ‘Creepy’ and Unsettling
ChatGPT has started referring to users by their names without being prompted. Many users find this behavior unsettling, with some calling it ‘creepy.’ The…
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Bluesky Prepares to Launch Blue Check Verification System with Decentralized Trusted Verifiers
Bluesky may soon introduce a blue check verification system, allowing trusted organizations to verify users. The new approach aims to decentralize verification and differs…
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Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.5 Flash with Adjustable ‘Thinking Budget’ and 24,576 Token Limit
Google launches Gemini 2.5 Flash, letting developers set a ‘thinking budget’ up to 24,576 tokens for better control over reasoning, cost, and speed. The…
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Instagram Unveils ‘Blend’—A Personalized Shared Reels Feed for Groups and Friends, Rolling Out After Year-Long Testing
Instagram launches ‘Blend’, a new feature that lets you and your friends share a personalized Reels feed in DMs. The invite-only feed updates daily…
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YouTube Music Launches ‘Consistent Volume’ Feature for Smoother Listening Across Android and iOS
YouTube Music introduces ‘Consistent volume’ on Android and iOS, normalizing audio levels across tracks for a smoother listening experience. The feature is rolling out…
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OpenAI Cuts API Costs by 50% with Flex Processing for o3 and o4-mini Models, Prioritizing Affordability for Non-Critical AI Tasks
OpenAI introduces Flex processing, halving API costs for o3 and o4-mini models. The new option targets non-critical tasks, offering slower responses and occasional unavailability.
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OpenAI’s o3 and o4-mini Models Achieve 98.7% Success Rate in Blocking Biorisk-Related Prompts with New Safeguard
OpenAI’s latest o3 and o4-mini models now use a new safety monitor that blocks 98.7% of biorisk-related prompts, aiming to prevent misuse for biological…