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16 Apr 2025

Realistic AI Avatars Enhance Trust in Science Communication, Study Finds

A new study reveals that realistic AI-generated avatars are perceived as more trustworthy than cartoon-like ones in science communication, challenging the "uncanny valley" hypothesis and shedding light on the impact of avatar gender on perceived competence.

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Hammerspace Secures $100M Funding for AI-Driven Data Management Platform

Hammerspace, a startup specializing in unstructured data management for AI applications, has raised $100 million in funding. The company's Linux-based platform, used by tech giants like Nvidia and Meta, aims to revolutionize data access for AI models.

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Kodiak Robotics to Go Public in $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal, Advancing Autonomous Trucking

Kodiak Robotics, a leader in autonomous truck technology, announces plans to go public through a SPAC merger, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The deal highlights growing interest in AI-driven transportation solutions.

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Former NY Governor Cuomo's AI-Assisted Housing Plan Sparks Controversy in Mayoral Race

Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign faces criticism after releasing a housing plan with AI-generated content and errors, raising questions about the use of artificial intelligence in political policy-making.

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Nvidia Hit by New U.S. Export Controls on AI Chips to China, Boosting Local Rivals

Nvidia faces a $5.5 billion charge due to new U.S. export restrictions on its AI chips to China, potentially benefiting Chinese competitors like Huawei.

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Opera Integrates Aria AI Assistant into Opera Mini Browser, Enhancing Accessibility and Functionality

Opera has introduced its AI assistant, Aria, to the Opera Mini browser for Android, bringing advanced AI capabilities to users with low-end devices and data constraints, particularly in Africa.

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Assiduous Secures €1 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Corporate Finance with AI

Irish startup Assiduous raises €1 million to develop AI-powered corporate finance solutions for SMEs, with plans to expand its team and explore agentic AI applications.

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Vibe Coding: The AI-Powered Revolution in Software Development

Vibe coding, a new AI-assisted approach to software development, is gaining momentum among developers and even children. This trend is reshaping how code is written and learned, with implications for education and the future of programming.

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ChatGPT Introduces New Image Library Feature for AI-Generated Images

OpenAI has launched a new Image Library feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to easily access, manage, and edit their AI-generated images across platforms.

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HP Launches OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop with AI-Driven Performance Optimization

HP introduces the OMEN MAX 16, a high-performance gaming laptop featuring AI-powered optimization, Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, and NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU, targeting gamers and content creators in India.

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realme Partners with Optiemus Electronics to Manufacture AIoT Devices in India

Chinese smartphone brand realme collaborates with Optiemus Electronics to produce AIoT devices in India, aiming to manufacture 5 million units annually and create 2,000 new jobs.

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xAI Launches Grok Studio: A New Canvas-Like Tool for AI-Powered Creation and Collaboration

xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, has introduced Grok Studio, a new feature for its Grok chatbot that enables users to create documents, code, and even browser games in a collaborative interface. This move puts Grok in direct competition with similar offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Microsoft Unveils Autonomous Computer Use for AI Agents in Copilot Studio

Microsoft introduces a new feature in Copilot Studio that allows AI agents to autonomously interact with desktop and web applications, performing tasks like clicking buttons, selecting menus, and filling out forms without human intervention.

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Danish Brewer Royal Unibrew Integrates AI 'Colleagues' into Human Workforce

Royal Unibrew, Denmark's second-largest brewer, has introduced five AI 'colleagues' with names, faces, and email addresses to work alongside their human employees, aiming to enhance productivity and unleash staff potential.

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AI Tool RibbonFold Revolutionizes Understanding of Neurodegenerative Diseases

A new AI tool called RibbonFold is transforming our understanding of misfolded proteins linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, potentially reshaping drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.

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