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29 Jul 2025

Drizz Raises $2.7M for AI-Powered Vision-Based Mobile App Testing

Drizz, a startup using vision-enabled AI for mobile app testing, has secured $2.7 million in seed funding to revolutionize the app testing process with its innovative AI-native platform.

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Hertz's AI Damage Scanner Sparks Customer Outrage and Raises Concerns About AI Implementation

Hertz's implementation of an AI-powered damage detection system for rental cars has led to widespread customer complaints and concerns about false damage claims, highlighting broader issues with AI adoption in consumer-facing services.

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Vogue's AI-Generated Model Ad Sparks Controversy in Fashion Industry

Vogue magazine's inclusion of an AI-generated model in a Guess advertisement has ignited a debate about the future of modeling, ethical concerns, and the impact on beauty standards in the fashion industry.

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E2B Raises $21M to Build Cloud Infrastructure for AI Agents, Attracting 88% of Fortune 100 Companies

E2B, a startup providing cloud infrastructure for AI agents, has raised $21 million in Series A funding. The company's technology, which offers secure, isolated computing environments for AI agents, has already been adopted by 88% of Fortune 100 companies.

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Runway Unveils Aleph: A Revolutionary AI Model for Advanced Video Editing

Runway has launched Aleph, a new AI model that promises to transform video editing by allowing users to manipulate existing footage with simple text prompts, offering advanced features like object removal, scene transformation, and perspective changes.

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Stanford's Holographic AI Glasses: A Leap Towards Ultra-Slim Mixed Reality

Stanford researchers develop a breakthrough in mixed reality technology with holographic AI glasses, potentially revolutionizing the future of VR and AR devices.

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28 Jul 2025

The Rise of AI Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to National Security and Business

Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant risks to national security, businesses, and individuals. Experts suggest that fighting this threat may require deploying more AI.

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Orange Money and JUMO Partner to Revolutionize Microcredit Services in Africa Using AI

Orange Money Group and fintech provider JUMO have joined forces to expand microcredit services for unbanked populations in Africa, leveraging AI and data analytics to optimize credit allocation and reduce lending risks.

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Tencent Open-Sources Hunyuan3D World Model 1.0: A Breakthrough in AI-Generated 3D Environments

Tencent's Hunyuan team has released an open-source AI model capable of generating interactive 3D worlds from text or images, potentially revolutionizing video game development, virtual reality, and digital content creation.

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Alibaba Enters Smart Glasses Market with AI-Powered Quark Glasses

Alibaba unveils its first AI-powered smart glasses, Quark AI Glasses, set to launch in China by the end of 2025, intensifying competition in the wearable AI technology market.

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Ansett Australia Reborn as AI-Powered Travel Platform: A New Era in Personalized Travel

Ansett Australia, once a major airline, returns as an AI-driven travel booking platform, leveraging its nostalgic brand value to offer personalized travel experiences.

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China Forms AI Alliances to Boost Domestic Ecosystem Amid US Tech Restrictions

Chinese AI companies have formed two strategic alliances to develop a domestic AI ecosystem, reduce reliance on US technology, and integrate AI into industrial applications, showcasing new products at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

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AI Speeds Up Work But May Not Boost Productivity, Experts Warn

Accenture executive and other industry leaders discuss the impact of AI on workplace productivity, emphasizing the need for work reinvention rather than just tool adoption.

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Trump Administration Pauses Tech Export Controls to China, Sparking AI Security Concerns

The Trump administration has temporarily halted restrictions on technology exports to China, including AI chips, to facilitate trade talks. This move has drawn criticism from security experts who warn it could compromise the U.S.'s technological edge.

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Krutrim AI Faces Second Round of Layoffs, Cuts Over 100 Jobs Amid Strategic Realignment

Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal, has conducted its second round of layoffs in less than a year, cutting over 100 jobs primarily from its linguistics team. The company cites strategic realignment and efficient capital deployment as reasons for the restructuring.

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