AI Weekly News Updates
Another exciting week in artificial intelligence has brought groundbreaking updates, powerful new tools, and intriguing developments. From Perplexity launching a free finance dashboard to Alibaba teaming up with Apple for AI-powered iPhones in China, the AI world is moving fast.
Deep Research on Perplexity
Deep Research lets you generate in-depth research reports on any topic. Now available to everyone for free—up to 5 queries per day for non-subscribers and 500 queries per day for Pro users.
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Alibaba Confirms Apple Deal Bringing AI Features to iPhones in China
Alibaba has officially confirmed its partnership with Apple to bring AI features to iPhones sold in China. The deal comes as Apple faces an 11% year-over-year decline in iPhone sales in the region, marking a strategic move to regain market traction.
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Perplexity Launches Free Finance Dashboard for Market Insights
Perplexity has unveiled a brand-new Finance Dashboard—a one-stop hub for all things finance. Key features include: Stock performance and earnings tracking Daily market movements Simplified research for better decision-making Best of all? It’s completely free! Check it out now: Perplexity Finance
Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Image & Vector Subscription
Adobe is rolling out a new standalone subscription service that provides users access to its AI-powered image and vector models, including the new Firefly AI video model.
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The Anthropic Economic Index: Measuring AI’s Impact on the Economy
Anthropic has introduced the Anthropic Economic Index, an initiative aimed at tracking AI’s influence on various industries. Their first paper analyzes millions of anonymized Claude conversations, shedding light on how AI is transforming economic tasks.
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GeoSpy: The AI Tool That Pinpoints Your Location from a Single Indoor Photo
GeoSpy, a powerful AI tool trained on millions of images, can identify locations without GPS or landmarks. While useful for law enforcement and rescue missions, it raises serious privacy concerns. Could your next selfie reveal more than you intend?
Arm to Launch Its Own Chip with Meta as a Key Customer
Arm, the semiconductor giant, is set to manufacture its own chips for the first time—securing Meta as a major customer. The chips, expected to be CPUs for large-scale data centers, will be customizable for different enterprise needs.
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Google Gemini Now Brings "Receipts" to AI Chats
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot can now remember and reference past conversations to improve continuity. Whether summarizing previous chats or recalling details from earlier threads, Gemini makes interactions more seamless.
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?? Apple to Expand TV+ to Android Phones
Apple is set to bring its TV+ streaming service to Android devices for the first time. This move aims to boost subscriptions and expand Apple's reach beyond its ecosystem. Credit: Bloomberg | Read more
SpotDraft Uses AI to Simplify Contract Management
SpotDraft, a legal tech company, is leveraging AI to streamline contract automation and simplify in-house legal workflows. Their tools help businesses manage contracts efficiently, reducing time-consuming legal bottlenecks.
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Tumblr to Join the Fediverse After WordPress Migration
Tumblr is set to integrate into the Fediverse, a decentralized network of social platforms. The transition comes after completing its migration to WordPress, allowing Tumblr users to interact across different platforms.
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Telegram Enhances Sticker Search & Video Features
Telegram has rolled out new updates, including: AI-powered sticker search (now covering millions of stickers) Choose video covers before sending Copy video links at a specific timestamp These updates enhance user experience and make content sharing even more dynamic.
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That’s it for this week’s AI updates! Let me know which story caught your attention or if you’d like me to dive deeper into any of these topics.
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