Author: Zach_Wilson
Startup accuses Nvidia and Microsoft of infringing on patents and forming a cartel
A startup funded by the cofounder of Yahoo and CTO of Intel is suing Nvidia and Microsoft for allegedly infringing on its patent for a key innovation in AI chips and being part of a buying cartel that allegedly sought to artificially fix lower prices for the technology. In a…
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Tesla Full Self-Driving coming to Cybertruck and maybe Europe and China
Tesla updated the roadmap today for its out-of-beta Full Self-Driving (FSD) advanced driver-assist system. The automaker says it will launch the feature in the Cybertruck later this month, roll out a more robust v13 update in October, and launch it in Europe and China within the first quarter of next…
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YouTube is making new tools to protect creators from AI copycats
YouTube is developing new tools that aim to give creators on the platform more control over content that copies their voice or likeness using generative AI. In its announcement post, YouTube said the new likeness management tech will help to safeguard its creators and partners while enabling them to “harness…
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Software group urges FTC to implement smart device software tethering guidance
A letter signed by no fewer than 17 different groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to consider introducing clearer guidance for software tethering. Described as “making functions of a device reliant on embedded software that ties the device back to a manufacturer’s servers,” the letter addresses “several consumer…
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Google tests its ‘Ask Photos’ AI assistant that understands what’s in your pictures
Google is testing its new “Ask Photos” feature that lets you explore your library of pictures in new ways. The feature, which Google first previewed in May, is rolling out to select Google Labs users in the US, and will let you ask things like, “Where did we camp last…
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Google is adding Gemini AI to Chrome’s address bar, which may be a better idea than you think
Google is racing to get its Gemini AI assistant embedded across its ecosystem, upgrading as it goes. That means not every new or enhanced feature gets much in the way of fanfare when it rolls out beyond the updated support website. Still, a couple of new Gemini tools are worth…
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