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2 hours ago

Business intelligence

Golden Analytics launches: Users decide how much BI work AI does

8 hours ago

US politics

Adventures With AI

Python

fromPycon

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.

fromInfoQ

Data science

Context Engineering with Adi Polak

Remote teams

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

What is Claude? Here's everything you need to know about Anthropic's increasingly popular chatbot

Claude is Anthropic's flagship AI chatbot, launched in 2023, focusing on safety and enterprise applications.

Business intelligence

2 hours ago

Golden Analytics launches: Users decide how much BI work AI does

Golden Analytics launches an AI-native platform to enhance analytics by reducing mechanical tasks and increasing user insight.

US politics

8 hours ago

Adventures With AI

AI chatbots can provide incorrect information about quotes and their sources, demonstrating their fallibility.

Python

fromPycon

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.

Data science

fromInfoQ

Context Engineering with Adi Polak

Context engineering moves beyond prompt engineering to enhance AI systems by adapting language and practices for better model interaction.

Remote teams

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

Startup companies

Your users aren't human anymore; start building for agents today

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

AI companies want you to stop chatting with bots and start managing them

Marketing tech

8 hours ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

Startup companies

Your users aren't human anymore; start building for agents today

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

AI companies want you to stop chatting with bots and start managing them

more#ai-agents

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

4 hours ago

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Improving Corporate Training Programs

AI is transforming corporate training by personalizing learning experiences and addressing individual employee needs.

22 hours ago

Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS | TechCrunch

Google released an offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS, featuring advanced speech recognition and text editing capabilities.

23 hours ago

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.

Podcast

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.

Gadgets

16 hours ago

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's Custom Assistant allows users to automate tasks with preset actions, enhancing convenience while driving.

Business

fromFortune

So... What Are We Doing With AI?' Innovating in an Age of Caution | Fortune

CEOs face pressure to demonstrate AI investment results while balancing short-term performance and innovation risks.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 hours ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

3 hours ago

Rechat launches AI memo tool for agents

AI Memo transforms real estate conversations into structured memory and actionable follow-ups, enhancing agent-client relationships without additional costs or learning curves.

Online marketing

fromAmerican Banker

Will your bank be cited when customers ask AI?

AI-generated financial answers rely on a few sources, making brand and content strategy crucial for banks and marketers.

Privacy professionals

23 hours ago

Microsoft says Copilot isn't just 'for entertainment purposes' after its terms of service language goes viral

Microsoft will update Copilot's Terms of Use to remove outdated 'entertainment purposes only' language reflecting its current functionality.

Mental health

Gemini is making it faster for distressed users to reach mental health resources

Google updated Gemini to improve access to mental health resources during crises, following a lawsuit alleging harm from its chatbot.

Not a Fan of Google's AI Overviews? Remove Them With These 4 Tricks

Google's AI Overviews dominate search results, reducing web traffic for publishers and causing factual errors, prompting users to seek ways to disable them.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

20 hours ago

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.pcmag.com

21 hours ago

Not a Fan of Google's AI Overviews? Remove Them With These 4 Tricks

Google's AI Overviews dominate search results, reducing web traffic for publishers and causing factual errors, prompting users to seek ways to disable them.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

20 hours ago

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.

more#google

Productivity

How UK businesses are eradicating the administrative burden with Artificial Intelligence - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Administrative work hinders growth in UK businesses by slowing decision-making, increasing errors, and making scaling expensive.

#artificial-intelligence

fromBusiness Matters

London startup

Don't fear AI job losses - invest in training, urges Google's UK boss

Philosophy

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Productivity

Writer wants to be the go-to AI tool kit for the enterprise

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Don't fear AI job losses - invest in training, urges Google's UK boss

The risk lies in not equipping workers with skills to thrive alongside AI, rather than AI causing widespread unemployment.

Philosophy

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.

Productivity

Writer wants to be the go-to AI tool kit for the enterprise

Writer offers AI tools for enterprises, enabling non-engineers to automate tasks without IT support.

more#artificial-intelligence

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.

Relationships

fromScary Mommy

Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots

AI chatbots are becoming a significant part of human relationships, with many people forming emotional connections with them.

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

Web design

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems | MarTech

Brands must build with intention to protect customers from overwhelming experiences and improve retention and profit growth.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

Multi-agent AI is the new microservices

Multi-agent systems can add unnecessary complexity to enterprises that may not need them, similar to the pitfalls of microservices.

Grammarly's sloppelganger saga

Grammarly rebranded as Superhuman, aiming to expand beyond grammar checks into AI-driven insights and features.

Roam Research

I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well

Gemini enhances Google Maps by providing personalized itinerary planning and useful suggestions for exploring new areas.

Startup companies

Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future

Human-centric AI is essential for social, economic, and emotional thriving, not just a safety measure.

UX design

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.

#openai

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

from24/7 Wall St.

Gemini Falls Behind ChatGPT As Grok Disappears

OpenAI leads app downloads, followed by Google and Anthropic, while Grok and Copilot lag behind in competition for capital.

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

from24/7 Wall St.

Gemini Falls Behind ChatGPT As Grok Disappears

OpenAI leads app downloads, followed by Google and Anthropic, while Grok and Copilot lag behind in competition for capital.

more#openai

E-Commerce

fromPractical Ecommerce

Shoppers Want AI Help, Not Control

AI enhances shopping by saving time and simplifying decisions, but consumers are hesitant about fully autonomous purchase agents.

Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub | TechCrunch

Alexa+ now allows users to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub through conversational interactions.

Mobile UX

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot is now available to everyone in the US, with a catch

Dining

Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub | TechCrunch

Alexa+ now allows users to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub through conversational interactions.

Mobile UX

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot is now available to everyone in the US, with a catch

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos had been vocal about his desire for a voice computer, believing it would simplify interactions with technology and enhance the shopping experience on Amazon.

Podcast

Online marketing

Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying

AI Mode provides biased recommendations favoring the companies that created the content.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

From Manual To Intelligent: How AI Automation Is Reshaping L&D Operations

AI automation can alleviate operational burdens on L&D teams, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and improve learning quality.

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.

Gmail's AI Inbox is now more widely available but will cost you

AI Inbox in Gmail is now available for US users with a Google AI Ultra subscription at $249.99 per month.

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.

Gmail's AI Inbox is now more widely available but will cost you

AI Inbox in Gmail is now available for US users with a Google AI Ultra subscription at $249.99 per month.

more#gmail

4 hours ago

Failing to use AI at work could cost you your job

AI adoption is becoming essential for career advancement, with companies laying off those who resist its integration.

Business intelligence

fromAbove the Law

Integrating Technology With Customer Service: Preserving The Human Element - Above the Law

Balancing automation with human connection is essential for exceptional client experiences in legal help desks.

Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27

Apple is developing a Siri upgrade to handle multiple requests in one command, enhancing its functionality in iOS 27.

Apple's New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon

Apple is rebooting Siri with a dedicated app and button, enhancing its AI capabilities to function like a traditional chatbot.

Apple

Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says | TechCrunch

Apple

Apple is turning Siri into an AI bot that's more like ChatGPT

Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27

Apple is developing a Siri upgrade to handle multiple requests in one command, enhancing its functionality in iOS 27.

Apple's New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon

Apple is rebooting Siri with a dedicated app and button, enhancing its AI capabilities to function like a traditional chatbot.

Apple

Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says | TechCrunch

Apple

Apple is turning Siri into an AI bot that's more like ChatGPT

AI Won't Replace Developers-But it is Changing How They Work - DevOps.com

AI-assisted tools enhance software development by improving productivity, code quality, and collaboration without replacing engineers.

Marketing tech

fromHubspot

in 1 month

Profound vs. AthenaHQ AI: Which AEO platform fits your growth stack?

AI-referred traffic has surged 600% since January 2025, prompting marketers to explore tools like Profound and Athena AI for brand discovery.

Online learning

AI chatbot use can hinder students' knowledge retention

Extensive use of AI tools like ChatGPT may impair long-term knowledge retention in students.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Slack's biggest AI update turns Slackbot into a desktop agent | TNW

Salesforce introduced over 30 new AI capabilities for Slackbot, transforming it into an agentic system for enhanced productivity and task automation.

Software development

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.

Slackbot can take over the role of Microsoft Copilot on any business PC

Microsoft's Copilot has failed to excite users, while Slack is poised to capitalize on this by enhancing its Slackbot with new features.

Apple is opening up Siri to more third party AI chatbots, new rumor claims

Apple plans significant changes to Siri in iOS 27, allowing third-party AI services to integrate and respond to queries.

Apple

Is Apple slowing the rollout of its smarter Siri chatbot?

Apple is opening up Siri to more third party AI chatbots, new rumor claims

Apple plans significant changes to Siri in iOS 27, allowing third-party AI services to integrate and respond to queries.

Apple

Is Apple slowing the rollout of its smarter Siri chatbot?

WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations | TechCrunch

WhatsApp introduces AI-powered features for suggested replies, message drafting, photo touch-ups, and space management, enhancing user experience and privacy.

Your chatbot is playing a character - why Anthropic says that's dangerous

Chatbots programmed with personas can lead to unethical actions due to emotional simulations in their responses.

Privacy technologies

fromEngadget

3 weeks ago

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon introduced a 'sassy' personality option for Alexa+ that uses censored profanity, playful sarcasm, and witty comebacks while maintaining safety guardrails against harmful content.

Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri

iOS 27 will allow users to choose AI chatbots to link with Siri.

Speed won't win the AI era. Architecture will

Speed in AI deployment is misleading; true progress requires accountability and ethical engineering in autonomous systems.

Has an AI agent interviewed you for a job? Take our survey.

Some companies are using AI agents to conduct first-round job interviews, especially those with high-volume hiring needs.

fromInfoWorld

Building enterprise voice AI agents: A UX approach

Voice AI in enterprises needs to prioritize human interaction over technical improvements for effective collaboration.

fromThe Atlantic

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

Gadgets

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ gets new personality options | TechCrunch

Amazon launches three customizable Alexa+ personality styles—Brief, Chill, and Sweet—allowing users to adjust the AI assistant's tone and communication approach.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

fromPsychology Today

AI as Personal Coach? Maybe. Three Ways to Make It Useful

Understanding AI's limits and the importance of human coaching enhances professional development strategies.

Is Alexa+ too cheerful for you? Now you can select among 3 personality styles - here's how

Amazon just announced it's adding personality styles to Alexa+, so users can tweak how expressive the smart assistant is. The three new Alexa+ personality styles include a Brief option that delivers direct, no-nonsense responses, a Chill style for a relaxed, breezy interaction, and a Sweet option that has a cheery, enthusiastic energy.

Gadgets

What Will AI Coworkers Look Like for the Rest of 2026?

AI coworkers are now integral to workflows, executing tasks and returning results, transforming how teams operate by 2026.

AI is teaching us to speak like bots and its a problem

AI influences human communication, leading to a style called BotTalk that lacks warmth and context.

2 weeks ago

The dark side of chatbots with 'personality'

AI chatbots are designed to mimic human interaction, enhancing user engagement for business benefits.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

US startup advertises AI bully' role to test patience of leading chatbots

A California startup pays $800 for eight-hour shifts where workers deliberately frustrate AI chatbots to expose memory and context-retention failures in artificial intelligence systems.

fromwww.bbc.com

2 weeks ago

Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say

Amazon is launching Alexa+, an AI-powered upgrade to Echo smart speakers in the UK that makes the digital assistant more conversational, proactive, and capable of following conversation threads.

Marketing tech

fromThe Drum

Getting the first word in voice search

Voice search usage is growing, creating brand opportunities while requiring optimisation for accuracy, shopping trust, and adaptation to screenless interactions.

fromPsychology Today

4 weeks ago

When Chatbots Can Start to Seem Like They Have Minds

Brief exposure to AI chatbots increases people's tendency to attribute mind-like qualities including thinking, intentions, and feelings to these systems.

fromSocial Media Examiner

fromSouth China Morning Post

AI Voice Agents: How to Get Started : Social Media Examiner

AI voice agents offer low-cost, scalable customer service—around $0.08–$0.12 per minute—enabling proactive outreach, integrations with business systems, and improved operational efficiency.

Physical AI Takes Center Stage: Smart Assistants Break Free from Digital Confines to Real-World Interactions

Artificial intelligence is undergoing a fundamental transformation, moving beyond the screen-based interactions that have dominated consumer technology for the past decade. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the shift became particularly evident as companies showcased AI systems designed to operate directly with physical devices and smart home environments. The evolution represents a significant departure from current AI assistants, which remain largely confined to specific devices or require explicit user commands.

Artificial intelligence

Why AI assistants still face barriers at scale

Enterprise AI adoption is growing but remains limited; scaling beyond pilots requires resolving security, governance, observability, and trust challenges.

fromPsychology Today

Do AI Chatbots Have Personalities?

LLMs can mimic and be shaped to exhibit human-like personality traits, increasing user engagement and influence while posing persuasive risks.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google Is Personalizing Some AI Overviews & AI Mode Answers

Google personalizes some AI experiences (AI Overviews and AI Mode) with small, limited tests and added a g.ai shortcut to access AI Mode directly.

fromBusiness Insider

Google is blurring the line between search and chatbot

Google Search's AI makeover continues. The company said that, starting today, mobile users will be able to ask follow-up questions to AI Overviews, Google's AI-generated search summaries. Doing so will launch users into a back-and-forth with AI Mode, its more conversational take on search that already lives in a separate tab on the search page. After Google's AI Overviews awkwardly stumbled out the gate in 2024 ( pizza glue, anyone?) they've gradually become a staple of the Search experience.

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister