Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ gets new personality options: Users will be able to choose from Alexa styles like Brief, Chill, or Sweet, Amazon says. Read More
The White House wants AI companies to cover rate hikes. Most have already said they would.: Many hyperscalers have already made public commitments to cover electricity cost increases. Read More
Alphabet-owned robotics software company Intrinsic joins Google: Nearly five years after graduating into an independent Alphabet company, Intrinsic is moving under Google's domain. Read More
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OpenClaw creator's advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve: Peter Steinberger talks about the creation of his viral AI agent OpenClaw and how being more "playful" makes for a better way to learn AI coding. Read More
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android: Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google. Read More
Samsung shows off new display tech that adds a privacy screen to apps and notifications: The new privacy tech uses different types of pixels to let you block certain apps and notifications from being viewed by others. Read More
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The public opposition to AI infrastructure is heating up: Public backlash over the data center boom is leading to a variety of draconian policies — including bans on new construction. Read More
