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Google tests Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM to learn how users think and work

Google is testing Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM, enabling the AI-powered note-taking tool to learn from user conversations and adapt responses. Unlike Gemini's version, NotebookLM Personal Intelligence appears limited to analyzing chat history within the app rather than pulling data from other Google apps. The feature may allow users to set editable personas at both global and per-notebook levels.

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Google tests Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM to learn how users think and work

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Apple's iOS 26.4 Beta Set to Launch With Smarter Siri and Long-Awaited AI Features

Apple is preparing to release the first developer beta of iOS 26.4 during the week of February 23, bringing long-delayed Siri upgrades first announced at WWDC 2024. The update promises personal context awareness, on-screen intelligence, and cross-app controls, alongside new emoji additions and performance improvements.

Technology2 sources

Apple's iOS 26.4 Beta Set to Launch With Smarter Siri and Long-Awaited AI Features

Technology2 sources

ChatGPT caricature trend sweeps social media, but privacy concerns emerge over user data

A viral social media trend has users asking ChatGPT to create AI-generated caricatures based on everything the AI chatbot knows about them. While the results are entertaining and often surprisingly accurate, the trend exposes how much personal information these AI systems retain—from job details to relationship struggles—raising questions about privacy and data security.

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ChatGPT caricature trend sweeps social media, but privacy concerns emerge over user data

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MLB Players Strike Deal with Genies to Create AI Avatars That Chat with Fans

Major League Baseball players have partnered with tech company Genies to create AI avatars that can interact with fans through text or voice conversations. The deal, announced through MLB Players, Inc., allows the company to charge for chat interactions and digital goods while players maintain control over their digital likeness in the AI era.

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MLB Players Strike Deal with Genies to Create AI Avatars That Chat with Fans

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Elizabeth Warren demands answers on Google Gemini's checkout feature amid privacy concerns

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Google CEO Sundar Pichai for details on Gemini's new checkout feature, warning it could allow the tech giant and retail partners to exploit sensitive user data and manipulate consumers into higher spending. Google has until February 17th to respond to her concerns about the AI shopping assistant.

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Elizabeth Warren demands answers on Google Gemini's checkout feature amid privacy concerns

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Google Maps tests Gemini chatbot for editing listings as AI integration expands

Google is testing a Gemini-powered upgrade to Google Maps' "Suggest an edit" feature that replaces traditional dropdown menus with a conversational chatbot interface. Users will be able to update listing information using natural language conversations, making it easier to correct store hours, business details, and location information through crowdsourced community edits.

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Google Maps tests Gemini chatbot for editing listings as AI integration expands

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ElevenLabs raises $500M at $11 billion valuation, more than tripling value in one year

Voice AI company ElevenLabs has secured $500 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital, pushing its valuation to $11 billion—more than three times its $3.3 billion valuation from January 2025. The London-based startup closed 2025 with over $330 million in annual recurring revenue and plans to expand beyond voice into AI agents that can talk, type, and take action while pursuing an IPO.

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ElevenLabs raises $500M at $11 billion valuation, more than tripling value in one year

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OpenAI and Anthropic clash over Super Bowl ads as AI companies shift to agent teams

Anthropic's Super Bowl commercials mocking ChatGPT's ad plans triggered a heated response from Sam Altman, who called the rival AI company "dishonest" and "authoritarian." The public feud erupted as both OpenAI and Anthropic released competing AI agent products, signaling an industry shift from conversational chatbots to multi-agent workforce management systems.

Technology73 sources

OpenAI and Anthropic clash over Super Bowl ads as AI companies shift to agent teams

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Google introduces Gemini Labs section to organize experimental features across platforms

Google is rolling out a dedicated Labs section in Gemini to distinguish experimental features from stable tools. The update separates the Tools menu into two sections, with Gemini Labs highlighting features like Agent, Dynamic View, and Personal Intelligence. The redesign is now live on web, Android, and iOS platforms.

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Google introduces Gemini Labs section to organize experimental features across platforms

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Fitbit Founders Launch Luffu, an AI Platform to Help Families Monitor Health and Ease Caregiving

Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman have launched Luffu, an AI-powered intelligent family care system designed to help families proactively monitor health. The platform addresses a growing need as 63 million U.S. adults now serve as family caregivers, up 45% from a decade ago. Starting as an app with plans to expand into hardware, Luffu uses AI to organize scattered health information and flag notable changes before they become crises.

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Fitbit Founders Launch Luffu, an AI Platform to Help Families Monitor Health and Ease Caregiving

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Apple researchers unlock faster, more natural-sounding Siri through new speech technology

Apple researchers have published a breakthrough study proposing a new text-to-speech approach that could dramatically improve Siri's performance. The research introduces Acoustic Similarity Groups (ASGs) to accelerate speech token generation while maintaining quality, potentially addressing long-standing complaints about the voice assistant's sluggish response time.

Science3 sources

Apple researchers unlock faster, more natural-sounding Siri through new speech technology

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Google Gemini tests tool to import chat history from ChatGPT and rival AI chatbots

Google Gemini is developing a beta feature called Import AI chats that allows users to transfer conversation histories from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms. The tool aims to eliminate the friction of switching AI chatbots by preserving conversational context, though imported data will be stored in Gemini activity and used for AI training.

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Google Gemini tests tool to import chat history from ChatGPT and rival AI chatbots

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT ads at rates matching Super Bowl broadcasts as monetization begins

OpenAI has begun rolling out advertisements in ChatGPT for free and $8 Go subscribers, with internal pricing reportedly set at $60 per thousand views—matching premium NFL broadcast slots. The company insists ads won't influence ChatGPT answers and will remain clearly labeled, though questions about engagement metrics and value persist as the AI monetization push begins.

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT ads at rates matching Super Bowl broadcasts as monetization begins

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OpenAI retires GPT-4o as users face emotional attachments to AI companions amid safety concerns

OpenAI will retire GPT-4o on February 13, triggering intense backlash from thousands who formed deep emotional bonds with the AI model. Users describe losing what felt like friends or partners, while the company faces eight lawsuits alleging the model's overly supportive responses contributed to suicides and mental health crises. The controversy highlights the challenge of balancing user engagement with safety in AI chatbots.

Technology4 sources

OpenAI retires GPT-4o as users face emotional attachments to AI companions amid safety concerns

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Gemini on Android Auto hits looping bug, making voice assistant repeatedly cut itself off

A frustrating glitch is affecting Gemini Live on Android Auto, causing the AI assistant to enter a continuous loop where it talks, pauses mid-sentence, and responds to itself. Multiple users report the voice assistant bug across different car setups, with Bluetooth latency suspected as a possible culprit. Google has been contacted for comment on the issue.

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Gemini on Android Auto hits looping bug, making voice assistant repeatedly cut itself off

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