California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation on Wednesday that aimed to enhance privacy protections related to smart glasses and other wearable recording devices. The bill, introduced by State Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes, sought to penalize individuals for using smart glasses…
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Audible, the Amazon-owned audiobook platform, is rolling out a suite of new features designed to deepen listener engagement with literary content. These enhancements include tools for character tracking, exploration of book settings and imagery, and a novel generative AI integration…
Amazon delivery drivers may soon be equipped with smart glasses that continuously capture images, according to a Bloomberg report. These glasses are designed to take "several thousand captures in a single driver's typical shift," with Amazon intending to upload…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expanded its investigation into leading artificial intelligence companies, specifically targeting Anthropic and OpenAI. This expansion involves demanding detailed information and seeking testimony from the executives of these prominent AI firms.
AI coding agents tasked with sharing screenshots of code changes for review have inadvertently exposed over 13,000 internal images on public GitHub repositories, according to a report by security company Glow.
Six major artificial intelligence companies have voluntarily committed to undergoing outside safety audits for their advanced AI systems, as part of a new initiative announced by the White House. The companies involved in this voluntary pact include OpenAI, Google, Microsoft…
Donald Trump announced he is "very close" to appointing a new AI Czar, expressing significant praise for the chief executives of major technology companies. The companies he specifically lauded include OpenAI, Meta, X, Anthropic, Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft, Palantir, and Google.
Amazon has implemented a block against Meta's AI Muse, a move that highlights emerging challenges in AI data scraping and content access. This action, detailed in a Search Engine Journal article, indicates that standard webmaster protocols like robots.txt were insufficient…
A substantial rivalry is reportedly unfolding between Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, as both leaders vie for preeminence in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape.
Kelly Day, Amazon's international chief for Prime Video, has expressed strong support for the integration of artificial intelligence within content creation for the streaming service. Speaking at the RTS London Convention, Day articulated her belief that AI technology can significantly…
SpaceX is scheduled to launch its first Starlink V3 satellites on Starship today, marking a significant upgrade for its global internet constellation. This launch is particularly noteworthy as it occurs amidst ongoing competition with Amazon's Project Kuiper, which aims…
In early 2024, officials from at least two federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), experienced a period of significant anxiety regarding Amazon's updated terms of service. The core of their concern revolved around the potential for Amazon…
A recent evaluation pitted Apple Home's artificial intelligence-powered camera features against those of Amazon and Google, aiming to determine their comparative effectiveness in real-world scenarios. The testing focused on the accuracy and responsiveness of motion detection and object recognition, critical…
Meta is introducing its new AI agent, Muse, and an accompanying handheld device called the Muse Charm, adopting a "kawaii" aesthetic to address public apprehension surrounding artificial intelligence. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the Muse Charm on Wednesday, describing it…
Google is making a significant stride in its ambitious "moonshot" initiative, Project Suncatcher, with the scheduled launch of its inaugural experimental orbital AI data center satellite on October 1. This project, first unveiled last year, envisions the development of data…
Artificial intelligence agents are rapidly evolving, promising significant transformations across various sectors, including e-commerce, personal assistance, and retail operations. These advancements are set to redefine how consumers shop and how businesses interact with their customers.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, has temporarily grounded its entire test fleet operating in Atlanta. This action follows reports from workers experiencing symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic gases.
Prime Video's upcoming limited series, titled 'The Challenger,' which is set in the 1980s and focuses on NASA, has significantly expanded its cast with the addition of six actors in recurring roles.
Meta's new AI agent application, named Muse, has rapidly gained traction in the consumer market, recently surpassing ChatGPT as the top free application on Apple's App Store. This AI agent is designed to perform tasks on behalf of users…
Meta's newly introduced AI assistant, Muse, which was launched a few weeks ago, is facing significant security concerns due to a critical zero-day vulnerability. This flaw grants locally run applications and terminal commands complete control over the agent, directly contradicting…