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## Atlassian’s $610M Bet on Your Browser Atlassian’s whopping $610 million acquisition of Loom isn’t just a big-ticket purchase; it’s a clear strategic play in the escalating battle for your browser. Loom, with its popular asynchronous video messaging and screen recording tools, primarily operates as a browser extension or web application, deeply embedding itself into […]

**Warner Bros. Suing Midjourney Over AI Images of Iconic Characters** Warner Bros. has initiated legal action against Midjourney, alleging the generative AI platform is producing unauthorized images of its beloved characters, including Superman, Batman, and others. The lawsuit claims Midjourney is infringing on the studio’s extensive intellectual property by allowing users to create AI-generated artwork

## Roblox Boosts Engagement with New Video Feed and Creator AI Roblox is rolling out significant updates, including a new short-form video feed for gameplay clips and advanced AI tools designed to empower its vast community of creators. These announcements mark a strategic expansion aimed at enhancing both user engagement and content creation on the

## A Look Ahead: The US Semiconductor Market in 2025 The US semiconductor market in 2025 is poised for a transformative year, heavily influenced by the ongoing rollout of the CHIPS and Science Act, sustained demand from artificial intelligence (AI), and evolving global supply chain dynamics. The year will see a tangible shift towards increased

## Google Gemini Flagged as ‘High Risk’ for Young Users Google’s artificial intelligence model, Gemini, has been categorized as “high risk” for children and teenagers following a recent safety assessment. The evaluation raises significant concerns about the potential harms and vulnerabilities younger users may face when interacting with the generative AI platform. While specific details

State Attorneys General have issued a forceful warning to AI developer OpenAI, declaring that “harm to children will not be tolerated.” The bipartisan coalition underscored the urgent need for the tech giant to prioritize the safety and well-being of minors interacting with its AI technologies. The AGs’ message highlights mounting concerns among lawmakers and child

**Dot, The Personalized AI Companion App, Announces Shutdown** The personalized AI companion app, Dot, has announced its official shutdown. The news marks the end of the platform that offered users unique, customized digital companions and a distinct approach to AI interaction. While specific reasons for the closure were not immediately detailed, the decision reflects the

## The $1.5B Illusion: Why Anthropic’s ‘Settlement’ Rings Hollow for Writers A headline figure of $1.5 billion sounds like a monumental victory, a game-changer for content creators battling AI’s voracious appetite for their work. Yet, for many writers, Anthropic’s recent copyright settlement, while massive, feels less like a triumph and more like a deeply frustrating

## OpenAI Reorganizes Key Team Shaping ChatGPT’s Persona OpenAI has announced a significant restructuring of the research teams responsible for defining the behavior and “personality” of its flagship AI model, ChatGPT. This move underscores the company’s commitment to refining how its powerful large language models interact with users. The reorganization aims to centralize efforts on

An Amazon-backed AI startup crafting Orson Welles fan fiction might seem like an odd pairing, but it serves several strategic purposes: 1. **Demonstrating Advanced AI Capabilities:** Creating convincing fan fiction of a figure like Orson Welles requires the AI to deeply understand and mimic a complex personality, distinctive writing style, historical context, and the subject’s