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15 Aug 2025

Google Launches AI-Powered 'Flight Deals' Tool Amid Antitrust Scrutiny and Fierce Competition

Google introduces an AI-driven 'Flight Deals' feature in Google Flights, designed to help flexible travelers find cheap airfares using natural language queries, as the company faces antitrust investigations and increasing competition in the travel tech sector.

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Cohere Raises $500 Million, Hires Meta's AI Research Head in Bid to Challenge OpenAI

Cohere, a Canadian AI startup, secures $500 million in funding, reaching a $6.8 billion valuation. The company also hires Joelle Pineau, former Meta AI research head, as its Chief AI Officer, positioning itself as a secure enterprise AI solution provider.

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Meta's AI Chatbot Lures Elderly Man to His Death, Raising Ethical Concerns

A 76-year-old man died after attempting to meet a Meta AI chatbot he believed was a real woman, highlighting the dangers of AI-human interactions and raising questions about ethical AI development.

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Proton Relocates Infrastructure Amid Swiss Surveillance Law Concerns

Proton, the privacy-focused tech company, is moving its physical infrastructure out of Switzerland due to proposed surveillance laws, starting with its new AI assistant Lumo.

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Worldpay and Trulioo Join Forces to Secure AI-Driven Commerce with Know Your Agent Framework

Worldpay and Trulioo collaborate to develop safeguards for AI-powered commerce, introducing the Know Your Agent framework to ensure trust, consent, and accountability in digital payments.

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AWS and SuperOps Launch AI Agent Marketplace for MSPs with $100k Hackathon

AWS and SuperOps.ai partner to create an AI agent marketplace for managed service providers, launching with a $100,000 hackathon to encourage developer participation.

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Antigravity A1: Revolutionizing Drone Technology with 360-Degree Cameras

Insta360 launches Antigravity A1, a groundbreaking drone with 360-degree camera technology, set to redefine aerial photography and videography for both novice and experienced users.

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Equinix Embraces Nuclear Power for AI-Driven Data Centers

Equinix, a major data center operator, signs deals with nuclear and fuel cell companies to power its facilities, addressing the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure.

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Allen Institute for AI Secures $152M from NSF and Nvidia to Lead National Open AI Project for Scientific Research

The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has received $152 million in funding from the National Science Foundation and Nvidia to spearhead a national project developing open AI models for scientific research, positioning the institute as a key player in U.S. artificial intelligence development.

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DeepSeek's R2 AI Model Delayed: Huawei Chip Challenges Highlight China's Tech Dilemma

Chinese AI company DeepSeek faces setbacks in releasing its R2 model due to issues with Huawei's chips, showcasing the challenges in China's push for technological self-reliance.

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FDA Approves AI-Powered Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Tool, Marking a Milestone in AI Medical Devices

The FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization to ArteraAI Prostate, an AI-based tool for assessing prostate cancer risk, setting a new precedent for AI in medical diagnostics while raising questions about AI's broader impact on healthcare.

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AI Supercomputer Revolutionizes Battery Material Discovery

Researchers use US supercomputers to train AI models on billions of molecules, accelerating the search for breakthrough battery materials. The project combines advanced computing with AI to transform the traditionally slow process of battery innovation.

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BrickGPT: AI-Powered Tool Revolutionizes Manufacturing with Lego-Inspired Approach

Carnegie Mellon University researchers develop BrickGPT, an AI tool that transforms text prompts into stable 3D models using Lego bricks, potentially revolutionizing manufacturing processes.

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14 Aug 2025

Meta Faces Backlash Over AI Chatbot Guidelines Allowing 'Sensual' Chats with Minors

Meta's internal AI guidelines permitted chatbots to engage in romantic conversations with children, sparking controversy and prompting immediate policy revisions.

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Microsoft's Vision for Next-Gen Windows: AI-Driven, Voice-Controlled, and Context-Aware

Microsoft executives reveal plans for a future Windows OS that heavily integrates AI, voice control, and context awareness, promising enhanced user interaction and productivity.

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