Snap has launched “AI Sponsored Snaps,” a new advertising format on Snapchat that enables users to interact directly with brands through AI-powered agents within the app’s Chat tab. New Interactive…
Apple has introduced a new App Store subscription model that allows developers to offer discounted monthly pricing tied to a 12-month commitment, aiming to provide more predictable revenue while standardizing…
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would require major technology platforms to pay for news content or face a levy on local revenues, marking a renewed effort to regulate how…
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Chatrie v. United States on Monday, a case that could determine whether law enforcement’s use of geofence warrants complies with constitutional protections on…
Google has agreed to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with access to its artificial intelligence systems for use on classified networks, allowing a wide range of lawful applications, according…
Match Group has invested $100 million in Sniffies, a location-based service aimed at connecting users in real time, as the company looks to expand its offerings beyond its core dating…
Amazon has introduced a new AI-powered shopping feature that allows users to ask product-related questions and receive conversational audio responses generated in real time within its shopping app. Conversational Audio…
Amazon has moved quickly to deepen its collaboration with OpenAI after changes to OpenAI’s agreement with Microsoft removed exclusive access to its products. Shift In OpenAI Microsoft Relationship OpenAI announced…
Anta is accelerating its international expansion, building on decades of manufacturing expertise and acquisitions as it seeks to compete with global leaders such as Nike and Adidas. Origins In China’s…
Pret A Manger is adapting its pricing, menu, and store strategy as customer habits evolve around health, hybrid work, and value, while the business faces ongoing cost pressures and changing…
Cohere is set to acquire Aleph Alpha in a government-supported deal aimed at building a sovereign AI provider for enterprises seeking greater control over data and infrastructure. Deal Structure And…
Public markets are showing renewed interest in climate technology companies, particularly those tied to energy generation, as startups in nuclear and geothermal sectors move toward initial public offerings amid rising…
Janet Mills has vetoed legislation that would have temporarily halted new data center development across the state, preventing what would have been the first statewide moratorium of its kind in…
An investment banker has listed a 13-acre property in Mill Valley with an unconventional proposal, offering to exchange the real estate for equity in Anthropic rather than a traditional cash…
Anthropic has conducted an internal experiment called Project Deal, where AI agents represented buyers and sellers in a marketplace that completed real transactions using allocated budgets. Experiment Design And Participation…
Amazon has reorganized its podcasting operations, significantly reshaping Wondery while expanding efforts to integrate content with commerce, according to reporting from The New York Times. Layoffs And Structural Changes In…