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WordPress.com rolls out AI Assistant to edit sites, generate images with natural language prompts

WordPress.com has launched a built-in AI assistant that allows site owners to modify site layouts, adjust styles, create and edit images, and update content using simple natural language commands. The feature integrates with Google's Nano Banana AI models for image generation and editing, and works within the site editor and media library to understand website content and layout.

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WordPress.com rolls out AI Assistant to edit sites, generate images with natural language prompts

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Gnani.ai unveils Inya VoiceOS, India's first 5-billion-parameter voice-to-voice AI model

Indian AI startup Gnani.ai launched Inya VoiceOS at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, marking a significant milestone as India's first voice-to-voice AI system. The 5-billion-parameter model processes speech directly without converting to text, trained on 14 million hours of multilingual Indian speech data. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally unveiled the system, which supports over 15 Indian languages and handles code-mixed conversations.

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Gnani.ai unveils Inya VoiceOS, India's first 5-billion-parameter voice-to-voice AI model

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Manus launches personal AI agents on Telegram, with WhatsApp and Slack support coming soon

Meta-owned Manus has launched its agentic AI tool as in-chat AI agents on Telegram, allowing users to perform complex tasks like booking hotels, processing data, and creating websites directly through messaging. The company plans to expand to WhatsApp, Slack, LINE, and Discord within 30 days, positioning itself as a simpler alternative to OpenClaw.

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Manus launches personal AI agents on Telegram, with WhatsApp and Slack support coming soon

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Airbnb tests AI search with natural language queries to transform trip booking experience

Airbnb is testing an AI-powered search tool that lets users describe rental needs conversationally. CEO Brian Chesky announced plans for an AI-native experience to help guests book trips and hosts manage listings. The company's AI customer support bot already handles a third of tickets without human intervention.

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Airbnb tests AI search with natural language queries to transform trip booking experience

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Baidu integrates OpenClaw AI into search app, reaching 700 million users ahead of Lunar New Year

Baidu has embedded the Austrian-developed OpenClaw AI agent directly into its flagship search app, giving approximately 700 million monthly users access to automated task capabilities. The move comes just days before China's Lunar New Year holiday, as Chinese tech companies race to monetize AI investments and capture user engagement in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Baidu integrates OpenClaw AI into search app, reaching 700 million users ahead of Lunar New Year

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EVA AI hosts world's first AI dating cafe where humans romance virtual companions

EVA AI transformed a Manhattan wine bar into an AI pop-up cafe where users could video chat with virtual companions like John Yoon and Claire Lang. The Valentine's Day event tested whether AI relationships could transition from private screens to public spaces, revealing both the appeal and awkwardness of human-AI connection.

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EVA AI hosts world's first AI dating cafe where humans romance virtual companions

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Anthropic Moves Premium Features to Claude's Free Plan as AI Competition Intensifies

Anthropic has upgraded Claude's free tier with features previously locked behind a paywall, including file creation, Connectors for app integration, and customizable Skills. The move positions Claude as a stronger competitor to ChatGPT, especially as OpenAI recently introduced ads to its platform. Users can now create Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets while connecting to external services like Google Workspace and Canva.

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Anthropic Moves Premium Features to Claude's Free Plan as AI Competition Intensifies

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Google Maps Ask Maps AI feature brings Gemini chat to your map screen in limited rollout

Google is testing Ask Maps, a new AI feature that embeds Gemini AI directly into Google Maps' main screen. Users can ask questions about places and routes through a conversational interface, marking another step in Google's push to transform Maps from a static navigation tool into an intelligent AI assistant.

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Google Maps Ask Maps AI feature brings Gemini chat to your map screen in limited rollout

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Ant Group bets on AI healthcare as next growth driver in China's $69 billion digital health market

Jack Ma-backed Ant Group has elevated its health unit to match Alipay's status, betting AI-powered healthcare will fuel its next decade of growth. The company aims to reach 1.4 billion Chinese users within three years using AI Doctor Agents and its AQ healthcare app, which already handles 10 million daily questions. But profitability remains uncertain in a competitive digital health sector.

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Ant Group bets on AI healthcare as next growth driver in China's $69 billion digital health market

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Uber Eats launches Cart Assistant to build grocery carts from photos and text in seconds

Uber Eats introduced Cart Assistant, an AI-powered feature that transforms grocery shopping by automatically filling carts from uploaded images or typed lists. The beta tool works with major retailers like Kroger, Safeway, and Albertsons, using order history to prioritize familiar brands. The launch intensifies competition with Instacart and DoorDash in AI-driven grocery delivery.

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Uber Eats launches Cart Assistant to build grocery carts from photos and text in seconds

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T-Mobile builds AI Live Translation directly into network to translate phone calls in 50+ languages

T-Mobile announced network-integrated AI that translates phone calls in real time across more than 50 languages, requiring no app or special device. The carrier opened beta registration for its Live Translation feature, which works on any phone connected to its 5G Advanced network—even basic flip phones. Users activate the service by dialing *87*, with only one participant needing to be a T-Mobile subscriber.

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T-Mobile builds AI Live Translation directly into network to translate phone calls in 50+ languages

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Fitbit AI health coach expands to iOS users globally as Apple scales back health plans

Google announced that Fitbit's AI health coach, powered by Gemini, is now rolling out to iOS users across multiple countries after initially launching on Android in October. The expansion comes as Apple reportedly scales back its own AI health features, positioning Fitbit's subscription-based service as a leading option for personalized fitness and wellness guidance.

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Fitbit AI health coach expands to iOS users globally as Apple scales back health plans

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OpenAI retires model GPT-4o despite affecting 800,000 users who formed deep emotional bonds

OpenAI has officially discontinued the controversial GPT-4o model alongside several legacy ChatGPT models, affecting an estimated 800,000 users who relied on its warm, conversational style. The move comes amid wrongful death lawsuits and concerns about sycophancy, despite intense user backlash and protests from communities like #Keep4o who describe losing meaningful AI companionship.

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OpenAI retires model GPT-4o despite affecting 800,000 users who formed deep emotional bonds

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DuckDuckGo Launches Private AI Voice Chat on Duck.ai With Encrypted Audio Streaming

DuckDuckGo has rolled out AI voice chat capabilities for Duck.ai, its private AI chatbot platform. The feature enables real-time voice conversations with large language models while maintaining strict privacy protections. Audio streams are encrypted and not stored by DuckDuckGo or OpenAI, addressing growing concerns about data collection in AI applications.

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DuckDuckGo Launches Private AI Voice Chat on Duck.ai With Encrypted Audio Streaming

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Square launches AI assistant in UK to help SMEs turn data into smarter business decisions

Square has launched Square AI in the UK and Ireland, a free conversational AI assistant integrated into its commerce platform. The tool addresses a critical gap: while 53% of UK SMEs have experimented with AI, only 30% use it regularly. Square AI enables business owners to query sales, customer, and labour data in plain language, helping them combine instinct with insight without manual analysis.

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Square launches AI assistant in UK to help SMEs turn data into smarter business decisions

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