The idea that Meta would secretly turn on the microphones on users' phones to record their conversations is an age-old conspiracy theory -- and one that the company has disputed before.
Einride raised the funds five months after founder Robert Falck left the CEO role and took over as executive chairman of the board.
Current and former OpenAI researchers seem torn over how the company's Sora app fits in with its broader mission.
The six-year-old firm's third fund is nearly the size of it previous fund raised during the fintech boom in early 2022.
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Tilly Norwood is not real, but the company that created her hopes that she's the first of many AI-generated stars.
The SPAC King's newest, dubbed "American Exceptionalism," went public with $345 million. But Chamath doesn't want people to buy shares.
"Character.ai is freeriding off the goodwill of Disney’s famous marks and brands, and blatantly infringing Disney’s copyrights," a Disney lawyer wrote.
Whizz has seen e-bike rentals drop by about 8% since Trump threatened to send National Guard troops to the city.
California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic disclose, and stick to, their safety protocols. The decision is already sparking debate about whether other states will […]
OpenAI's Sora app makes it too easy for people to create misleading AI content.
Waymo's permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City has been extended to the end of the year, giving the company a few more months to make it big in the Big Apple.
Eazewell helps families navigate end-of-life planning, from coordinating a funeral to canceling someone's mail, with the help of AI.
While the HR tech Guideline was last valued at $1.15 billion, the sale will likely yield a profit for most investors.
Prickly Pear Health provides medical support for women’s brain health, a voice-first, AI-powered companion that helps women in their 30s to 50s navigate the hormonal changes that affect brain health.
A startup called Deta is releasing a new app called Surf, which is a remix of an AI browser and NotebookLM.
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Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.
Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker's growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.
On Sendit, teens can send each other anonymous questions via integrations with Instagram or Snapchat.
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