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## Born Secures $15M for Social AI Companions **San Francisco, CA** – Gaming AI startup Born has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its unique vision: developing AI companions designed to combat loneliness. The substantial capital injection will fuel Born’s mission to integrate advanced artificial intelligence […]

## RSS Co-Creator Unveils New Protocol for AI Data Licensing A key figure in the creation of RSS, the technology that revolutionized web content syndication, has launched a new protocol designed to address the complex and contentious issue of AI data licensing. The initiative aims to provide a standardized, open-source method for creators and rights

**Anchor’s Founders Return with Oboe: AI-Powered Learning App Launches** After their successful acquisition by Spotify with podcast creation platform Anchor, co-founders Michael Mignano and Nir Zicherman are making their highly anticipated return to the tech scene with Oboe. This new venture pivots from audio creation to education, introducing an AI-powered app designed to revolutionize learning.

**Exploring the Future of Voice AI with Mati Staniszewski at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025** TechCrunch Disrupt, a premier platform for innovation, is set to host a pivotal discussion on the future of voice AI in 2025, featuring industry luminary Mati Staniszewski. As artificial intelligence continues its rapid evolution, the capabilities and implications of voice technologies are

**YouTube Unlocks Global Reach with Multi-Language Audio for All Creators** YouTube is democratizing global content creation with the full rollout of its multi-language audio feature to all creators. Initially tested with a select group, this highly anticipated tool allows creators to add multiple dubbed audio tracks to their videos, effectively breaking down language barriers for

**Anthropic Reports Outages Impacting Claude and Console** Anthropic has confirmed widespread outages affecting its AI model, Claude, and its developer Console. Users are reporting significant disruptions, including intermittent access and service unavailability across both platforms. The company has acknowledged the issue and is actively working to investigate and resolve the reported problems, aiming to restore

**OpenAI Eyes Oracle Cloud in Reported Landmark Deal** Reports indicate a significant potential partnership brewing between AI powerhouse OpenAI and cloud computing giant Oracle, with OpenAI reportedly considering Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for its demanding AI workloads. While details remain under wraps and the deal is unconfirmed, sources suggest OpenAI is looking to diversify its

### Striving for Steadfast AI: Thinking Machines Lab Targets Model Consistency The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence faces a critical challenge: ensuring the consistent behavior of its models. This is precisely the focus of the Thinking Machines Lab, which has made improving AI model consistency a top priority. Currently, even well-trained AI can exhibit

**Perplexity Secures $200M Funding at $20B Valuation, Report Says** AI-powered search engine Perplexity has reportedly raised a substantial $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at an impressive $20 billion. While official confirmation from Perplexity is pending, the news signals strong investor confidence in its innovative approach to information retrieval, challenging traditional

**Apple’s Live Translation for AirPods Skips EU Launch Amid Regulatory Scrutiny** Apple’s highly anticipated new live translation feature, bringing real-time language conversion directly to AirPods, will notably bypass its launch in the European Union. Unveiled as part of iOS 18, the innovative functionality allows users to speak into their iPhone and have AirPods deliver a