Apple Music introduces AI transparency metadata tags
Apple Music is introducing metadata tags to increase transparency regarding AI-generated content, though the system relies on manual opt-in flagging by labels and distributors.
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1161 storiesX begins testing X Money payments service with limited beta
X has launched a limited beta for its new payments service, X Money, which could potentially operate as a standalone app in the future.
TikTok will not add end-to-end encryption to direct messages
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption for direct messages, arguing the technology would hinder safety teams and law enforcement from accessing content when necessary.
Second Oracle-linked outage hits TikTok in the US
Some TikTok users in the U.S. are experiencing app issues, which the company attributes to a data center problem at Oracle.
Android users can share Find Hub tracker links with airlines
Google's new Android feature lets users share a secure Find Hub tracker link with participating airlines to help locate lost luggage, part of its March "Pixel Drop" software update.
X to suspend creators for unlabeled AI videos of armed conflict
X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post unlabeled AI-generated videos of armed conflict, though the policy is only a limited fix.
Elliott Investment Management takes $1B stake in Pinterest
Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest, fueling a $3.5 billion share buyback program as the company pivots toward AI-driven growth.
Google Chrome accelerates release schedule to two weeks
Google is accelerating Chrome’s release schedule to a two-week cadence, a move that coincides with rising competition from AI-powered browsers like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity’s Comet.
Audible launches $8.99 Standard plan to compete with Spotify
Audible is launching an $8.99 "Standard" subscription plan in six markets, aiming to capture lighter listeners and compete with Spotify’s bundled audiobook offerings.
X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
X has launched a beta for a standalone iOS messaging app, signaling a potential shift away from its original 'everything app' strategy.
Cursor reportedly hits $2B in annualized revenue
AI coding assistant Cursor has reportedly surpassed $2 billion in annualized revenue, with corporate buyers now accounting for approximately 60% of its income.
ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295% following DoD partnership
OpenAI’s partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense triggered a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls, while competitor Anthropic saw a significant spike in new downloads.
Stripe billing update targets AI startup pricing challenges
Stripe released a preview feature that could help AI startups automatically apply profit-margin markups to underlying LLM token costs, simplifying a complex pricing challenge.
Nearby Glasses app launches to counter wearable surveillance
The new Nearby Glasses Android app alerts users to nearby Bluetooth-enabled smart glasses, though the developer warns it may produce false positives like identifying VR headsets.
Claude tops U.S. App Store as Anthropic faces federal ban
Anthropic’s Claude has surged in the U.S. App Store as users switch from ChatGPT following federal bans and controversies surrounding the company’s refusal to support military AI.
X introduces paid partnership labels for creators
X has introduced a "Paid Partnership" label for creators, a feature that could help improve authenticity and ensure compliance with federal advertising regulations.
MyFitnessPal acquires AI calorie-counting app Cal AI
MyFitnessPal has acquired Cal AI, a viral calorie-counting app with over 15 million downloads, though it has no immediate plans to integrate the service into its main product.
Polymarket faces scrutiny over Iran-related betting volume
Polymarket saw $529 million traded on contracts tied to U.S. strikes on Iran, raising questions about potential insider trading and the ethics of betting on geopolitical conflict.
Discord users seek alternatives amid new age verification plans
Discord is preparing to require age verification by late 2026, prompting some users to explore alternatives following a past breach affecting around 70,000 users.
Google and Airtel partner to curb RCS spam in India
Google and Bharti Airtel have partnered to integrate network-level spam filtering into RCS messaging in India, a move Google may eventually extend to other markets around the world.