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A fitness enthusiast uses a gym’s InBody scan to assess body composition and sets a goal of increasing muscle mass to lower body fat. The individual pairs a personal trainer’s plan with AI prompts to receive nutrition and workout suggestions, including macro adjustments, snack ideas, and a balanced 80/20 focus on diet versus training. AI offers real‑time answers, while the trainer provides hands‑on supervision and verification. The combined approach aims to improve health metrics, support fertility preparation, and maintain motivation over a twelve‑month timeline.Leggi di più

Sesame, a conversational AI and smart‑glasses startup founded by former Oculus executives, announced a $250 million Series B financing round. The company is now opening an early beta of its iOS app, giving select users hands‑on experience with its voice‑driven AI agent. Sesame’s leadership team includes Brendan Iribe, Ankit Kumar, Nate Mitchell, Hans Hartmann and other former Meta engineers. The funding will support development of lightweight eyewear that integrates the AI companion, which has already generated millions of minutes of conversation in early demos.Leggi di più

Netflix announced that it is "very well positioned to effectively leverage ongoing advances in AI," signaling an all‑in approach to generative AI as a creative tool rather than a content engine. The streaming giant cited recent uses of AI in productions such as the Argentine series "The Eternaut," the film "Happy Gilmore 2," and the series "Billionaires’ Bunker" to illustrate how the technology can streamline visual effects, pre‑production design, and post‑production work. While industry concerns linger over data usage and potential job impacts, Netflix’s leadership remains confident that AI will help storytellers work faster and explore new possibilities without replacing artistic talent. The company also reported a 17% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $11.5 billion, though the growth fell short of its own forecasts.Leggi di più

YouTube has introduced a new AI‑powered detection feature that lets creators in its Partner Program locate and flag videos that use their likeness without permission. After confirming their identity, creators can review flagged content in a new Content Detection tab within YouTube Studio and request removal of unauthorized AI‑generated videos. The rollout begins with an initial group of creators and will expand over the coming months. The tool, similar to Content ID, first appeared in a pilot with talent represented by Creative Artists Agency and joins other recent policies that require labeling of AI‑generated material and restrict AI‑mimicked music.Leggi di più

OpenAI’s ChatGPT recently introduced an Instant Checkout feature that promises to let users buy products directly within the chat interface. A tester attempted to purchase a specific lipstick using the new tool, only to encounter mixed messages and a lack of a functional buy button. Despite the partnership with platforms like Etsy and Shopify, the experience highlighted gaps in product eligibility, merchant support, and the overall reliability of the in‑chat purchasing flow.Leggi di più

Cloudflare chief executive Matthew Prince is lobbying the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority to impose stricter rules on Google’s use of its web crawler for both search and AI products. Prince argues that bundling the crawler gives Google an unfair advantage over other AI companies, forcing media sites to opt out of both search and AI content simultaneously. Cloudflare, which hosts many AI firms, is providing data to the CMA to support regulatory action and is promoting a more competitive market where AI providers would pay for content rather than rely on Google’s free access.Leggi di più

Fal.ai, a platform that hosts image, video, audio and 3D AI models for developers, announced a new financing round that values the company at more than $4 billion. The round raised about $250 million, with Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital as lead investors. The latest raise follows a $125 million Series C earlier in the year that lifted the valuation to $1.5 billion. Fal.ai’s revenue has climbed to roughly $95 million and its services are used by over two million developers, including major customers such as Adobe, Canva and Shopify. The company’s rapid growth is tied to the surge in multimodal AI applications, especially video‑centric tools like OpenAI’s Sora.Leggi di più

OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a generative‑AI‑enhanced web browser that embeds ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. The MacOS‑first browser offers traditional features such as tabs, bookmarks and extensions alongside AI‑driven tools like a built‑in sidebar for page summarization, in‑line writing assistance, natural‑language commands and optional memory of past activity. Atlas also introduces an "agent mode" that lets the AI perform limited tasks such as booking travel or gathering research. While the initial release targets MacOS users, OpenAI says support for Windows, iOS and Android is forthcoming.Leggi di più

OpenAI has introduced Atlas, a new web browser that integrates an AI-driven Agent Mode capable of navigating tabs, accessing authentication data, and operating in the background. The feature can be toggled manually or suggested by ChatGPT based on user prompts. While Agent Mode is limited to actions within web tabs, users retain control over login states and can employ incognito windows for privacy. The launch places OpenAI against established players like Microsoft Edge’s Copilot and Google Chrome’s upcoming Gemini features, as well as startups such as Perplexity, which recently made a high‑profile bid for Chrome. Analysts note the move could grant OpenAI deeper access to user data and open new ad‑revenue pathways, but its success will hinge on convincing a portion of ChatGPT’s 700 million‑plus weekly active users to switch browsers.Leggi di più

Tech writer tests Casio’s Moflin, an AI‑enabled robotic pet that learns and reacts over time. While the fluffy device offers novelty, interactive app tracking and a “deep sleep” mode, the reviewer questions its practicality and steep price compared with traditional toys and higher‑end robot dogs. The piece balances humor with critical assessment, noting the Moflin’s appeal for children or memory‑care settings but concluding it may not replace real pets.Leggi di più

YouTube is rolling out a beta likeness detection tool that aims to identify AI‑generated videos that misuse a creator’s face. The feature, similar to the platform’s copyright detection system, requires creators to verify their identity with government ID and a facial video. Initially limited to a small group, the tool is now being offered to more eligible creators, giving them a way to protect their likeness from synthetic content that could spread misinformation or damage their brand.Leggi di più

YouTube is beginning to roll out a new likeness detection feature aimed at identifying and removing videos that alter a person’s facial appearance with artificial intelligence. The tool, initially available to members of the YouTube Partner Program, requires creators to submit a government ID and a short selfie for verification. It works similarly to Content ID by scanning uploads for facial matches, allowing individuals to flag infringing content for removal. The system currently focuses only on visual modifications and does not address AI‑altered voices.Leggi di più

Codi, the Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup founded by Christelle Rohaut and Dave Schuman, has introduced what it calls the first AI‑driven platform to fully automate office management. Building on its original marketplace for flexible office space, the new SaaS product uses a trained AI to coordinate vendors, handle pantry restocking, cleaning and other logistical tasks, aiming to cut administrative costs and free staff to focus on culture and growth. The beta, released in May, quickly attracted dozens of new customers, including TaskRabbit and Northbeam, and the company says it reached $100,000 in ARR within five weeks.Leggi di più

Yelp announced its biggest AI revamp to date, rolling out 35 new features in a fall 2025 product release. The update expands the Yelp Assistant chatbot beyond home‑repair queries to answer restaurant and retailer questions via voice or text. New tools called Yelp Host and Yelp Receptionist aim to help small businesses manage incoming calls with AI. Menu Vision adds augmented‑reality menu browsing, while the Car Genius hotline, launched after Yelp’s acquisition of RepairPal, streamlines auto‑repair bookings. Chief Product Officer Craig Saldanha called the release a major milestone for the platform.Leggi di più

OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a generative AI‑enhanced web browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. Available now for macOS, the browser offers traditional features like tabs and bookmarks alongside AI functions such as a built‑in sidebar for summaries, in‑line writing assistance, and natural‑language commands. Atlas also includes optional memory to track past research and a beta agent mode that can perform limited tasks for users. The rollout arrives amid growing competition, with Google embedding Gemini in Chrome and Perplexity releasing its own AI browser, while OpenAI faces a copyright lawsuit from Ziff Davis.Leggi di più

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser that embeds the ChatGPT AI directly into the browsing experience. Initially available for macOS, the browser offers features such as contextual memory, on‑page assistance, and an Agent mode that can automate tasks like form‑filling, reservations, and email editing. OpenAI says versions for Windows, iOS, and Android are forthcoming. The browser leverages OpenAI’s Operator agent technology and aims to streamline everyday web activities by keeping the AI companion visible alongside web content.Leggi di più

OpenAI has released its long‑rumored web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, for macOS users. The browser embeds ChatGPT directly into the interface, letting users summon the AI with a toolbar icon or a sidebar conversation window while they browse. Features include optional browsing memory, incognito mode, and an “agent mode” that can perform tasks such as booking reservations or editing documents. The initial release is limited to macOS, with plans to expand to Windows, Android, and iOS. Atlas is currently available as a preview for Plus, Pro, and Business accounts.Leggi di più

OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, an AI‑enhanced web browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. Initially available on macOS, the browser offers features such as memory‑based personalization, an agent mode for task automation, split‑screen chat, and a cursor‑chat tool for in‑line editing. Access for Windows, iOS and Android is forthcoming, and agent mode is limited to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. The rollout marks OpenAI’s latest push into AI‑driven internet tools, positioning Atlas as a competitor in the emerging AI browser market.Leggi di più

Google Fi is rolling out a suite of upgrades that blend artificial intelligence with core telecom features. A Gemini‑powered chatbot will let users ask questions about their monthly statements and receive concise bill summaries. On the call side, an AI‑driven “optimized audio” filter reduces background noise for both callers. The service also adds HD and HD+ calling, restores RCS messaging to the web interface, and improves overall connectivity. Together, these changes aim to make Fi’s experience smarter, clearer, and more user‑friendly.Leggi di più

Enterprise AI startup Serval announced a $47 million Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from First Round, General Catalyst and Box Group. The funding backs Serval’s unique two‑agent architecture that uses deterministic, permission‑driven tools to automate IT service tasks while keeping human managers in control. Clients such as Perplexity, Mercor and Together AI are already using the platform. CEO Jake Stauch emphasized the focus on safety, explaining how the system avoids rogue actions by limiting agents to pre‑approved tools and granular approval workflows.Leggi di più