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A new Chinese video-generating model appears to be censoring politically sensitive topics
A powerful new video-generating AI model became widely available today — but there’s a catch: The model appears…
Apple Maps launches on the web to challenge Google Maps
Apple announced on Wednesday that Apple Maps is now available on the web via a public beta, which…
Mistral’s Large 2 is its answer to Meta and OpenAI’s latest models
For frontier AI models, when it rains, it pours. Mistral released a fresh new flagship model on Wednesday,…
Researchers are training home robots in simulations based on iPhone scans
There’s a long list of reasons why you don’t see a lot of non-vacuum robots in the home.…
Bing previews its answer to Google’s AI Overviews
Microsoft this afternoon previewed its answer to Google’s AI-powered search experience: Bing generative search. Available only for a…
VCs are still pouring billions into generative AI startups
Investments in generative AI startups — those that are creating AI-powered products to generate text, audio, video and…
This Week in AI: How Kamala Harris might regulate AI
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. Last Sunday, President Joe Biden announced that he no longer…
Should facial recognition technology be used in schools?
Today’s story takes us to a high school on the outskirts of Essex, which has ended up on…
‘Model collapse’: Scientists warn against letting AI eat its own tail
When you see the mythical ouroboros, it’s perfectly logical to think “well, that won’t last.” A potent symbol,…
CityRock launches second fund to back founders from diverse backgrounds
CityRock announced on Wednesday the close of a $24 million Fund II to invest in founders from diverse…
Google Play gets ‘Comics’ feature for manga readers in Japan
Alongside a slew of announcements for Play—such as AI-powered app comparisons and a feature that bundles similar apps—Google…
Vanta trust management platform raises $150M Series C, now valued at $2.45B
Vanta, a trust management platform that helps businesses automate much of their security and compliance processes, today announced…
Proton releases a self-custody bitcoin wallet
When you think about it, Proton has always been a crypto company — cryptography, not cryptocurrency. But the…
FTC is investigating how companies are using AI to base pricing on consumer behavior
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that it’s ordering eight companies that offer AI-powered “surveillance service pricing”…
There’s a lot more to the Kamala Harris memes than you think
“You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” says Vice President Kamala Harris in a now…