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"Blue Planet III": Imperfections as Proof the Footage Is Real
In the age of AI-generated video, the BBC is deliberately keeping imperfect shots in Blue Planet III to prove their authenticity.
The AI Agents Living Inside Your Text Messages
Instead of downloading yet another app, you can now text an intelligent agent to handle your daily tasks. Here's a look at the leading options.
Study: Grok Leans Republican and GPT Democrat When Forced to Choose
A new study reveals sharp political bias in the recommendations of the Grok and GPT models via their APIs, along with notable differences in sources and search patterns.
Dessa: Block's Voice Model That Mimics Human Emotion
Block unveils a full-duplex voice model that runs locally on personal devices and reproduces laughter, sighs, and a weary tone of voice.
The AI Graveyard: Projects and Companies That Didn't Survive
From Character.ai to Apple's delayed Siri assistant and the Humane pin — a look at the most notable AI projects that shut down or fell short of expectations, and the lessons they left behind.
Meta: 'Muse' App Surpasses 10 Million Users, with Shopping Leading the Way
Meta reveals figures for its AI-powered Muse app: 10 million users, a quarter using it daily, and an average purchase value exceeding $200.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Your Complete Guide to Attending
An intensive day in Boston bringing together founders, investors, and seasoned entrepreneurs to discuss funding, leadership, and building with an AI-first mindset.
Meta Creates a New Share Class to Fund Its AI Expansion
Meta plans to issue non-voting shares to finance its massive AI investments without disturbing the company's existing control structure.
DeepSeek Raises $15 Billion Days After US Restrictions
Chinese lab DeepSeek secures massive funding of roughly $15 billion following a US decision to remove its technologies from federal agency systems.
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