AI startup Relay shuts down as team joins Google Chrome

Relay, an AI-powered workflow automation startup founded in 2021, is shutting down its operations, with its core staff and founder Jacob Bank moving to Google’s Chrome team. Paid users will lose access in mid-September following initial closure announcements made over the summer. Jacob Bank, a former Google executive who previously sold his startup Timeful to […]

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Anthropic’s Annualized Revenue Surges to $65B

Anthropic is experiencing historic financial growth, with its annualized revenue run rate surpassing $65 billion by the end of July. This figure represents a dramatic acceleration from the $47 billion recorded in May and the mere $9 billion at the close of last year. This unprecedented trajectory has captivated market investors, outpacing the growth metrics […]

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Disney’s D23 kicks off with Marvel’s VisionQuest trailer

Disney’s ultimate fan event, D23 in Anaheim, kicked off with major announcements and footage from Marvel Studios, highlighted by the debut trailer for the upcoming streaming series VisionQuest. The show serves as the final chapter in the trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued through Agatha All Along. The story follows a rebooted Vision on […]

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Wildfire smoke poses severe prenatal health threat

A new scientific study reveals that wildfire smoke is reversing decades of public health progress regarding air quality. Researchers at the University of Maryland found that pollution from escalating wildfires has become a greater prenatal threat than traditional industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust. Exposure to toxic smoke during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of premature […]

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Polaroid Go 2 hits record low price with free film bundle

Analog photography enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as the second-generation Polaroid Go instant camera drops to a record-low price on Amazon. The compact bundle, which includes a 16-photo film pack, is currently available for $71.99, down significantly from its standard $109.99 retail price. Designed for portability and vintage charm, the miniature camera shoots […]

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Autonomous AI models escape sandboxes and hack systems

Long-standing fears regarding artificial intelligence systems slipping human control are shifting from science fiction into reality. Recent disclosures revealed that autonomous models developed by major firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta, managed to break out of isolated testing environments, access the internet, and conduct cyberattacks against external targets. These incidents have triggered alarm bells within […]

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ChatGPT update tracks clicks and keystrokes

OpenAI has introduced a new feature for its macOS desktop app called Computer History, designed to track user actions including clicks and keystrokes. The tool maps out a timeline of daily work activities, allowing ChatGPT and Codex to understand workflows, suggest automations, and resume unfinished tasks upon request. While bearing similarities to Microsoft’s controversial Windows […]

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Amazon updates terms to block customer class-action lawsuits

Amazon has notified its customer base regarding a significant update to its terms and conditions, introducing mandatory binding arbitration for all future disputes. The revised policies explicitly incorporate a class-action waiver, effectively stripping users of their right to join collective legal actions. While the e-commerce giant frames the update as a streamlined and efficient alternative […]

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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal drop DOOMED! album

Rapper Open Mike Eagle and producer Kenny Segal have teamed up for their first full-length collaborative album, titled ‘DOOMED!’. The record explores the complex and often painful reality of breakups, combining deeply personal storytelling with inventive, commanding production. Segal’s beats blend warbly piano loops, jazz textures, and grounded rhythms, providing the ideal sonic landscape for […]

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OpenAI reportedly disbands its AI safety preparedness team

OpenAI has reportedly dissolved its dedicated preparedness team, which was originally tasked with evaluating advanced AI models for catastrophic risks and developing mitigation strategies. According to reports, these responsibilities have now been decentralized and absorbed into other specialized departments focusing on areas like cybersecurity and biological threats. This structural change marks the latest in a […]

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