Stability AI releases an audio-generating model that can run on smartphones
Stability AI releases an audio-generating model that can run on smartphones AI startup Stability AI has released Stable Audio Open Small, a “stereo” audio-generating AI model that the company claims…
Pinterest finally admits mass bans were a mistake caused by an ‘internal error’
Pinterest finally admits mass bans were a mistake caused by an ‘internal error’ Pinterest has now publicly apologized for the wave of moderation issues that have swept across the social…
A new bipartisan bill aims to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight
A new bipartisan bill aims to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight U.S. lawmakers introduced Wednesday the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act in a bid to revise the FAA’s 52-year…
OpenAI may build data centers in the UAE
OpenAI may build data centers in the UAE OpenAI is reportedly considering building data centers in the United Arab Emirates to greatly expand its Middle East footprint. A deal could…
The Amazonification of Uber: Part II
The Amazonification of Uber: Part II Three years ago, I wrote about the Amazonification of Uber, an evolution of the transportation company into a closed business loop that feeds customers…
Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters
Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in…
TikTok rolls out new accessibility tools, including AI-generated ALT text
TikTok rolls out new accessibility tools, including AI-generated ALT text TikTok announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its suite of accessibility tools by rolling out AI-generated ALT text for photos,…
DeepMind claims its newest AI tool is a whiz at math and science problems
DeepMind claims its newest AI tool is a whiz at math and science problems Google’s AI R&D lab, DeepMind says it has developed a new AI system to tackle problems…
Max to be renamed HBO Max. The name change nobody wanted
Max to be renamed HBO Max. The name change nobody wanted Two years after Warner Bros. Discovery rebranded its streaming service Max, the company is reverting back to its old…
Google’s Gemini chatbot can now more easily analyze GitHub projects
Google’s Gemini chatbot can now more easily analyze GitHub projects Gemini, Google’s AI-powered chatbot, can now connect to GitHub — for users subscribed to the $20-per-month Gemini Advanced plan, that…