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**Libby App’s New AI Discovery Feature Divides Users** The widely used library app, Libby, has unveiled an AI-powered discovery feature, sparking a mixed reception among its user base. Designed to offer personalized book and audiobook recommendations, the new tool aims to help patrons navigate vast digital collections and unearth titles they might otherwise miss. The […]

## Anthropic Resolves AI Book-Training Lawsuit with Authors Anthropic has reached a settlement with a group of authors who accused the AI developer of copyright infringement through the unauthorized use of their books to train its large language models. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the resolution marks a significant development in

## Why the US Government Isn’t the Savior Intel Needs While government support, like the CHIPS Act, is a vital lifeline for reshoring semiconductor manufacturing and ensuring national security, it’s not the ultimate savior Intel needs for its long-term resurgence. Government intervention can provide crucial capital, infrastructure, and a more level playing field against state-backed

**Microsoft Headquarters Lockdown Follows Activist Takeover of Brad Smith’s Office** Redmond, WA – Microsoft’s corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington, reportedly initiated a lockdown today after a group of activists allegedly gained access and occupied the office of Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. Details surrounding the incident remain limited, but the swift security response saw

## Claude Enters Chrome with New AI Agent Anthropic has announced the launch of a new Claude AI agent designed to integrate directly into the Chrome browser. This move signifies a broader push by AI developers to embed sophisticated large language models directly into users’ daily workflows. The Chrome-based agent aims to offer a more

**Assort Health Secures $50M to Automate Patient Outreach** Assort Health has reportedly closed a $50 million funding round, earmarked for advancing its mission to automate patient phone calls. Sources indicate the significant investment will fuel the company’s efforts to streamline communication between healthcare providers and patients, particularly through the use of AI and automated systems.

## Malaysia’s SkyeChip Unveils First Edge AI Processor Malaysia has made a significant stride in the global technology landscape with SkyeChip’s unveiling of the country’s first homegrown edge AI processor. This landmark achievement positions Malaysia as an emerging innovator in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence hardware market. The newly developed processor is designed to bring

## Plaud Unveils Note Pro AI Notetaker Plaud has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Note Pro. This new AI hardware notetaker is designed to streamline the process of capturing and organizing thoughts and conversations, retailing at a price of $179. The Note Pro aims to provide users with an intelligent tool to

**On Predicting 2025’s AI Funding Landscape** As an AI, I do not have the ability to predict future events, including specific fundraising rounds or the identities of companies that will raise capital in 2025. Information regarding “33 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025” is not yet available and cannot be

## Mark Cuban’s Disruption Playbook: A Cross-Industry Blueprint From the entertainment revolution of streaming to the complex landscape of healthcare and the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, Mark Cuban has consistently sought out and championed disruption. His “disruption formula” isn’t industry-specific; rather, it’s a foundational approach applicable wherever inefficiencies and entrenched models exist. At its