Fan fiction site Archive of Our Own could be offline for up to 4 weeks
AI summary AO3 may be offline for up to 4 weeks due to maintenance issues, affecting its user community.
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As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it’s shifting to a logged-in experience
As AI transforms how people find information online, Reddit is rethinking its open-web roots to protect its audience and business.
Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant
AI summary Rivian expands its joint venture with Volkswagen to include AI assistant technology, which may debut in the ID EVERY1 EV.
The R2 SUV is already Rivian’s best-selling vehicle
AI summary Rivian's R2 SUV became its best-selling vehicle in Q3, boosting delivery forecasts and signaling growth after a three-year slump.
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings acquires ADT
AI summary Thrive Holdings, backed by OpenAI, acquired ADT for $7.6 billion in equity, aiming to build a smart home security business.
Where was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?
AI summary Airbnb held its first nonprofit gala in LA, focusing on fundraising for housing initiatives.
Meta quietly launches an AI fashion app called Style Sketch
AI summary Meta launched Style Sketch, an AI app that helps users create outfits from their existing wardrobe using Instagram photos or manual uploads.
Granola crunches up a dictation feature to compete with Wispr
AI summary Granola launches a dictation feature to compete with Wispr, as voice AI apps converge.
Mistral releases weights for its trillion-parameter AI model, targeting cybersecurity
AI summary Mistral releases weights for its trillion-parameter AI model, Mistral Large 4, targeting cybersecurity with open-source access.
US investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO
AI summary A Singapore AI executive, linked to Nvidia CEO, is under U.S. investigation for possible espionage ties to China.
Ex-Palantir execs launch Dream with $17M from a16z to build AI world models for construction
AI summary Ex-Palantir executives launch Dream with $17M to build AI world models for construction.
SuperMe raises $20M for its network of AI expert profiles
AI summary SuperMe raises $20M to expand its AI expert network, helping users find answers through AI profiles of real experts.
Upwind raises $400M after walking away from Datadog acquisition offer
AI summary Upwind raised $400M at a $3.8B valuation after rejecting Datadog's acquisition offer.
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
AI summary Apple launches touchscreen MacBook Pro with prices up to $14,549, marking a major shift in laptop pricing and design.
Microsoft just shared Azure’s actual revenue in dollars: $33.2 billion
AI summary Microsoft reported Azure's Q3 revenue at $33.2 billion, up 48% year-over-year.
Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
AI summary Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows, aiming to boost revenue through new AI features.
Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI
AI summary Microsoft earned $10 billion from OpenAI in one quarter, making up 11% of its revenue.
Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record-breaking revenue in a row
AI summary Microsoft reports record $92.3B revenue, driven by cloud growth and AI partnerships.
Hacker stole personnel data about thousands of Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents
AI summary A hacker stole data of 40,000 Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents, and published it online.
Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying
AI summary Anthropic launched tools to help enterprises track AI spending value, showing ROI and improving efficiency.
Wiz’s CTO on PHP2Shell and the coming ‘vulnpocalypse’
AI summary A critical PHP vulnerability led to widespread system fixes, with experts warning of future security challenges due to AI.
Apple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
AI summary Apple launched a new touchscreen MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR Display, starting at $2,899.
Xreal Aura is a new wired headset powered by Android XR
AI summary Xreal Aura is a new wired smart glasses device powered by Android XR and Snapdragon Reality Elite.
As AI agents reshape the web, Google opens Gemini and Search to more apps
AI summary Google launches Connected Apps Platform to let developers link apps to Gemini and Search, expanding AI integration.
Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms
AI summary Chrome's AI-powered autofill now uses Gmail to suggest form details like addresses and order numbers.
Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the ‘For You’ feed
AI summary Reddit introduces a 'For You' feed, offering personalized content alongside a 'Following' feed for communities users have joined.
AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public
AI summary Marissa Mayer faced criticism for using her AI app to describe her daughter, highlighting concerns about tech leaders' disconnect from public needs.
Trump DOE loans $5B to nuclear plants that will power data centers
AI summary Trump administration offers $5B in loans to Constellation Energy to expand nuclear power for tech companies' data centers.
South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks
AI summary South Korea's financial institutions faced new cyberattacks, affecting Daishin Securities, Mirae Asset, and Bithumb, raising concerns about AI-driven hacking.
Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model
AI summary Nvidia released Nemotron 3.5 Transcribe, a free open model for audio transcription in 40 languages.