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google’s ai overviews under fire italian publishers cry ‘traffic killer’

Google’s AI Overviews Under Fire: Italian Publishers Cry ‘Traffic Killer’

Italian publishers have gone to war with Google, accusing the tech giant of quietly siphoning readers away through its AI Overviews feature, which delivers neatly packaged summaries right above traditional search results. The country’s leading newspaper federation, FIEG, has filed a formal complaint with national regulator Agcom, urging an investigation into whether these AI-generated snippets […]

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Microsoft’s New AI Artist: MAI-Image-1 Paints a Bold Future for Creative Machines

Microsoft has just pulled the curtain back on MAI-Image-1, its first-ever in-house image generator — a model designed to rival the big names in visual AI. This isn’t a mere tech flex; it’s a signal that Microsoft wants more creative control over its AI ecosystem, moving away from dependency on external partners like OpenAI and

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Anthropic’s Billion-Dollar Bet: How the Claude Maker Plans to Outpace OpenAI by 2026

Anthropic’s ambitions just got louder — and bolder. According to a recent report, the maker of Claude aims to hit between $20 and $26 billion in annualized revenue by 2026, a leap that would place it neck and neck with OpenAI’s projected growth. That’s wild considering Anthropic began 2025 with a run rate closer to

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city of brotherly bots philadelphia launches ai task force to guide workers into the future

City of Brotherly Bots: Philadelphia Launches AI Task Force to Guide Workers into the Future

Philadelphia’s jumping into the AI ring, but not with fists up — more like a cautious handshake. The Parker administration has officially rolled out plans for an AI task force aimed at helping city workers use artificial intelligence without letting the machines run the show. It’s part preparation, part damage control, and entirely very-2025. The

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Silicon Valley vs. The Oval Office: Inside Anthropic’s Growing Rift with Washington Over AI Power and Fear

It’s not every day that a startup like Anthropic finds itself sparring with the White House, but here we are — a full-blown tug-of-war over the soul of artificial intelligence. One side insists the government’s choking innovation with fearmongering; the other argues that Silicon Valley’s moral compass is spinning wildly out of control. Somewhere between

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Walmart’s Bold AI Leap: How ChatGPT Is About to Redefine Your Grocery List

Walmart just dropped a bombshell — it’s officially teaming up with OpenAI to let shoppers plan, shop, and check out directly through ChatGPT. Forget clunky search bars; imagine telling an AI, “plan a quick taco night,” and having your cart filled in seconds. This is what tech folks are calling agentic commerce—where AI doesn’t wait

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california draws the line ai must confess it’s not human under landmark new law

California Draws the Line: AI Must Confess It’s Not Human Under Landmark New Law

California just shook the AI world again with its bold new law requiring chatbots to disclose their true identity. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the bill—SB 243—demands that any chatbot that could be mistaken for a human must come clean: “Hey, I’m AI.” What’s fascinating is that this move isn’t just about honesty—it’s about mental

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google bets big on india $15 billion ai hub aims to power the next digital revolution

Google Bets Big on India: $15 Billion AI Hub Aims to Power the Next Digital Revolution

In a move that could reshape Asia’s tech landscape, Google is pouring $15 billion into a sprawling AI hub in Visakhapatnam. Sundar Pichai called it “the dawn of India’s AI century,” and honestly, it feels like one. It’s not just about data centers or server racks—it’s about influence. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for

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senator’s bold ai chatbot bill puts minors in the spotlight — but is it too much, too soon

Senator’s Bold AI Chatbot Bill Puts Minors in the Spotlight — But Is It Too Much, Too Soon?

Senator Josh Hawley is stirring the pot again, this time with a draft law floating around Capitol Hill that could shake up how Americans talk to machines. The proposal, called the Guidelines for User Verification and Responsible Dialogue — the GUARD Act — aims to ban AI companion chatbots for minors and require all conversational

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This Robot Vacuum Just Got a Brain (and Hands): Milagrow’s Convertible AI Cleaner Wants to Change How You Tidy Up

There’s a new gadget in town that’s turning heads — and floors spotless. Home-tech company Milagrow has unveiled the iMap 15 AI Plus, which it claims to be the world’s first convertible AI robot vacuum cleaner. Think of it as a floor-cleaning robot that not only maps your house like a pro but can also

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