Spotify is introducing a new “Upcoming Releases” hub to keep users updated on albums set to drop soon, the company announced Wednesday. The hub offers personalized recommendations based on each user’s listening habits. Accessible via the Search tab under “Browse all” on mobile, the hub will also highlight the global top 10 Countdowns—albums with the […]
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On May 21, an East Bay Democrat in the state Legislature revealed details of a hard-won collaboration between California and Google aimed at providing financial support to the state’s news media, a sector that has significantly declined in the digital era. Critics, including a former state senator, argue the deal falls short of earlier proposals
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The recommended reading list included some fictional works, along with others that were, in reality, entirely made-up. King Features, the content distributor, has announced the dismissal of a writer who used artificial intelligence to create a summer reading list featuring non-existent books. The list was part of “Heat Index: Your Guide to the Best of
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A recent revelation showed that a research team from the University of Zurich carried out a study aimed at influencing Reddit users without obtaining their consent. The researchers set out to determine whether a large language model AI (LLM) could be as convincing as a human. Although the study had its flaws, the more significant
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As AI tools such as ChatGPT become a regular part of our daily routines, we’re encountering AI chatbots online more often. But are we embracing their presence, or resisting it? Researchers at Binghamton University are exploring these questions with the help of VizTrust, a new analytics tool designed to shed light on how trust develops
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At Google I/O 2025, the company introduced a range of new AI features for Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Meet. Key updates include personalized smart replies and a new inbox-cleaning tool for Gmail, while Google Meet is gaining enhanced content creation and editing options. Personalized smart replies in Gmail will assist in drafting emails that
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At Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, Google unveiled Gemma 3n, a model built to operate “seamlessly” on phones, laptops, and tablets. Now available in preview, Gemma 3n can process audio, text, images, and videos, according to Google. In recent years, models capable of running offline and without relying on cloud computing have become increasingly popular
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Microsoft Corp. is adding AI models from Elon Musk’s xAI, including Grok 3, to its Azure AI marketplace, expanding its cloud offerings. The move comes as major cloud providers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google compete to host cutting-edge AI tools. Azure users now have access to over 1,900 AI model variants, including those from OpenAI,
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Researchers at TUM have developed the AI Pro, a neuromorphic AI chip that processes data locally, without cloud or internet reliance. Designed by Prof. Hussam Amrouch, it boosts cybersecurity and offers up to 10 times greater energy efficiency. The professor of AI processor design at TUM has partnered with semiconductor manufacturer Global Foundries in Dresden
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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi will spend 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) to develop advanced smartphone chips, its founder announced on Monday. Xiaomi, known for its wide range of products from smartphones to vacuum cleaners and electric vehicles, is among China’s leading consumer electronics companies. Xiaomi’s Commitment to Advancing Cutting-Edge Technology Through Chips “Chips are the
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