Meta has reportedly invested billions of dollars into AI startup Scale AI and hired its CEO, Alexandr Wang, to lead a new AI research lab. So what does that mean for Meta and the rest of the AI ecosystem?
Create an App! Take Part in the Congressional App Challenge
[[{“value”:” Express your creativity and build technical expertise through hands-on app development I regularly seek out STEM programs that allow students to apply their interests and skills to real-world projects. For those interested in computer science—whether you’re just starting out or already have programming experience—I’d like to highlight the nationally recognized Congressional App Challenge. This app […] The post Create…
US government’s vaccine website defaced with AI-generated content
The content of a vaccines information website owned U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was swapped with gay-themed spam.
At WWDC, Apple says it will use AI to tag apps to improve discoverability on the App Store
Apple will begin using AI technology to power the discovery of apps on the App Store, the company announced at this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 25). In a session focused on updates to App Store Connect, its app distribution platform for developers, the company announced it will introduce App Store Tags — labels that […]
TikTok’s biggest star was detained by ICE, with help from another influencer
The situation grabbed headlines after a teenage influencer, Bo Loudon, boasted on X that he flagged Khaby Lame’s immigration status to authorities.
Wikipedia pauses AI-generated summaries pilot after editors protest
Editors almost immediately criticized the pilot, raising concerns that it could damage Wikipedia’s credibility.
Snapchat rolls out a new $8.99 Lens+ subscription tier
Snapchat is launching a new Snapchat+ tier called “Lens+,” the company announced on Wednesday, which is centered around giving users access to exclusive Lenses and AR experiences.
Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, alleging AI-related copyright infringement
The studios are seeking monetary damages, a jury trial, and an order barring Midjourney from further copyright infringement.
Meta AI gains video editing capabilities
Meta said Wednesday that it is adding video editing capabilities to Meta AI that let users edit short videos using preset AI prompts to change costumes, locations, and styles.
Jewel Burks Solomon’s Collab Capital has closed a new $75M fund
Collab Capital announced today the close of a $75 million Fund II. Jewel Burks Solomon, who rose to prominence in Silicon Valley during her years running Google for Startups US, has just closed her second fund for her VC firm Collab Capital. Fund II is $75 million and includes heavyweight limited partners like Apple, Goldman […]