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Dennis Crowley, the co‑founder of Foursquare, has introduced BeeBot, an AI‑driven app that delivers contextual audio snippets about people, places and events as users move through their day. Designed to work with AirPods, other headphones and even smart glasses, BeeBot activates when users put on their audio device and deactivates when they remove it. By combining location data with user‑specified interests and contacts, the app’s AI "DJ" provides personalized, on‑demand updates while minimizing interruptions to music, podcasts or calls. BeeBot marks Crowley’s latest venture under Hopscotch Labs, aiming to revive the playful spirit of early Foursquare in a modern, AI‑enhanced format. Weiterlesen

OpenAI is preparing a standalone social media app that mirrors TikTok’s vertical video feed but will feature only AI‑generated content. The app will be driven by the upcoming Sora 2 video model, limit clips to ten seconds or less, and include identity‑verification tools that let users’ likenesses be used in generated videos. Copyright safeguards will block certain content, and rights holders can opt out of having their material appear. Analysts suggest the move may capitalize on ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s U.S. operations. Weiterlesen

OpenAI has launched Sora, a new social platform that lets users generate AI‑driven videos featuring realistic likenesses of public figures, including CEO Sam Altman. The app’s feed is flooded with user‑created clips that place Altman in surreal scenarios, prompting discussions about copyright, consent, and the potential for misuse. While OpenAI touts safety controls and user‑managed cameo settings, critics warn that the technology could enable disinformation and raise ethical concerns about deepfake creation. Weiterlesen