As the AI search engine raises more capital, its reliance on data scraping casts a shadow over its ambitious plans for ad-driven revenue.
OpenAI’s fundraising and Microsoft’s search for AI alternatives suggest a growing divide as their once-symbiotic relationship faces competition and regulatory scrutiny.
While the deal could bring in new revenue, integrating Expedia risks overcomplicating Uber’s app and driving users to competitors.
he policy targets deceptive practices, requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel as it is to sign up. Opponents say it’ll increase accidental unsubscribes.
Reports of unauthorized AI personas, including those of deceased individuals, raise concerns about the platform’s oversight and the broader issue of consent in genAI
The New York Times insists Perplexity halt its use of NYT content, underscoring the brewing tension between media rights and AI-driven data access.
While genAI features haven’t attracted new users, they’ve enhanced subscription offerings, helping the language app increase its profits and justify premium pricing.
The startup’s updated safety policy focuses on managing risks as its AI models grow stronger, catering to clients needing transparency and security in AI solutions.
Google Shopping gets an AI upgrade: The redesigned platform features a personalized feed of products, reviews, and video shorts, along with a Deals page tailored to consumers’ preferences.
Self-driving car companies might rely on ride share platforms until consumer accessibility expands and manufacturing costs drop. But this strategy could drive down wages for human drivers.
Though its latest ring features enhanced biometric tracking and a redesigned app, Oura’s subscription model might push consumers to Samsung’s or RingConn’s alternatives.
Facing backlash from core users, Canva reversed a price increase for long-term customers, allowing them to continue using its services at legacy rates. Trust restoration is now critical.
With Swarm, AI agents can govern themselves and each other, raising concerns about job displacement and unchecked decision-making.
Firefly’s new genAI tools bring short-form video creation to users, but limited output abilities raise questions about practicality and industry adoption.
Zoom’s and Beyond Presence's AI avatars promise hands-free attendance, though the potential for deepfake misuse looms large.
As companies like Google and Microsoft expand power-hungry AI models, there’s an opening for startups to provide sustainable data center solutions.
Microsoft is taking advantage of Google’s antitrust ruling, enhancing its own mobile gaming strategy while increasing options for consumers.
The Cybercab prototype lacks clarity on timeline and technical details, raising investor concerns about the company’s ability to meet its ambitious autonomous vehicle goals.
With AMD and MediaTek entering the market, Nvidia and Qualcomm may face pricing pressure. Affordable AI tech could drive adoption in emerging markets, reshaping global competition.
The company argues that splitting key services like Chrome and Android would hurt consumers, raise costs, and stifle innovation in tech sectors like AI.