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889 storiesMicrosoft scales back Copilot AI integrations in Windows 11
Microsoft is reducing Copilot AI integrations across Windows 11 apps, signaling a strategic shift toward more meaningful features amid consumer pushback against AI bloat.
French Navy officer leaks warship location on Strava
A French Navy officer accidentally leaked the location of an aircraft carrier by logging a run on Strava, highlighting ongoing privacy risks.
WordPress.com now lets AI agents draft and publish content
WordPress.com now allows AI agents to draft, edit, and publish content, a move that could speed up website creation while increasing machine-generated content on the web.
Major League Baseball signs data partnership with Polymarket
Polymarket has become the official prediction market partner of Major League Baseball, gaining exclusive data access while the league seeks to enforce new integrity standards.
Meta rolls out AI systems to automate content enforcement
Meta is rolling out advanced AI systems to handle content enforcement globally, as the company plans to reduce its reliance on third-party vendors.
Google eases Android sideloading rules following Epic settlement
Google is introducing an "advanced flow" setting to allow Android users to sideload unverified apps while maintaining security protections, following its recent antitrust settlement with Epic Games.
DoorDash launches Tasks app to pay couriers for AI training
DoorDash launched a new app that pays delivery couriers to complete tasks like filming videos, helping the company train AI models for itself and its partners.
Meta reverses decision to end Horizon Worlds VR support
Meta reversed its plan to end VR support for Horizon Worlds, though the company continues to prioritize the app's mobile experience amid ongoing metaverse investment struggles.
Tubi partners with TikTok to build original streaming shows
Tubi has launched its "Creatorverse Incubator" in partnership with TikTok to produce original content, with plans to announce its first cohort of creators later this summer.
Amazon brings Alexa+ AI assistant to the U.K.
Amazon is bringing its Alexa+ AI assistant to the U.K., marking the service's first expansion outside of North America.
Patreon CEO calls AI companies' fair use argument 'bogus'
Patreon CEO Jack Conte argues AI companies must compensate creators for training data, calling their "fair use" defense "bogus" while they pay major media rights holders.
Rebel Audio secures $3.8 million to simplify podcast creation
Rebel Audio has launched an all-in-one, AI-powered podcasting platform for early-stage creators, backed by $3.8 million in seed funding.
Facebook launches Creator Fast Track to lure creators from rivals
Facebook launched "Creator Fast Track," offering guaranteed monthly payments and increased reach to attract creators from rival platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Y Combinator CEO releases 'gstack' AI coding workflow
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan released "gstack," a viral AI coding setup, sparking debate over its utility and the influence of his platform on developer trends.
Kagi brings its human-curated 'Small Web' to mobile devices
Palo Alto-based Kagi is expanding its "Small Web" initiative to mobile, offering a curated index of more than 30,000 human-authored, non-commercial websites.
BuzzFeed pivots to AI apps amid financial struggles
BuzzFeed has launched an AI-focused spin-off, Branch Office, as the media company attempts to address significant financial liquidity challenges and a $57.3 million net loss.
Vurt launches mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers
Vurt has launched a mobile-first vertical streaming platform for independent filmmakers, offering a direct submission model and a 50/50 revenue split on advertising-based content.
World launches AgentKit to verify humans behind AI shopping agents
World has launched AgentKit, a beta verification tool that is a purported solution to fraud and spam by verifying that real humans are behind AI shopping agents.
Gamma launches AI image generator to challenge Canva and Adobe
Gamma is launching Gamma Imagine, an AI-powered image generation tool, as it seeks to compete with design incumbents like Canva and Adobe.