Wikipedia has signed licensing deals with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity, and Mistral AI. The nonprofit that famously rejected advertising is now a paid data supplier to the AI industry. Google signed in 2022; the rest just caught up. Continue Reading →
Google launched "Personal Intelligence," a beta feature that connects the Gemini app to your personal digital footprint (Gmail, Photos, YouTube history, and Search data). The goal is better, more personalized AI assistance. Continue Reading →
Is AI cloning Matthew McConaughey "alright, alright, alright"? Only if he approves. The actor just trademarked himself to prevent AI companies from using his likeness without permission. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved eight applications for video and audio clips, including a recording of his signature catchphrase from Dazed and Confused. His lawyers admit they have no idea if this strategy will hold up in court. Continue Reading →
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence wasn’t just living inside chatbots — it was walking, boxing, folding laundry, and hinting at a future where robots may finally earn a place in our homes. Continue Reading →
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