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Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case

A federal judge ruled that Apple can access OpenAI's interview materials involving former Apple employees, as well as private messages and testimony from key figures in the case. The order is part of Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, which alleges that the AI company improperly hired former Apple employees. The ruling could expose OpenAI's internal hiring practices and communications as the litigation proceeds.

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Facebook launches 'Your Algorithm' to give users more feed control

Meta announced on Tuesday the launch of "Your Algorithm," an AI-powered feature that gives Facebook users greater control over their feed content. The feature, which first launched on Instagram, allows users to influence the algorithm that determines what they see. This makes Facebook the latest social media platform to offer users more algorithmic control.

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Google Play Now Supports Private, AI-Built Apps Just for You

Google Play now supports private, AI-built Android apps for personal use, allowing developers to create apps with AI without publishing them publicly. This lowers the barrier for personal app creation and reflects the growing trend of AI-assisted development.

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Satlyt, founded by ex-Google and SpaceX PM, raises $8M to run AI on satellites

Satlyt, a startup founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, has raised $8 million to run AI on satellites. The company aims to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.

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Amex introduces framework to prevent unauthorized AI agent purchases

American Express introduced a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases authorized by users. The framework aims to prevent costly mistakes and disputes as AI-powered shopping grows.

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Microsoft President Says UK Is Best Placed to Drive AI Regulation

Microsoft President Brad Smith called for urgent AI regulation, stating that the UK is best positioned to lead global efforts. He noted that everyday products like milk and washing machines have more oversight than AI companies.

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This AI startup says it can generate permit-ready blueprints in minutes

Blueprints AI, a bootstrapped startup based in Santa Monica, has developed software that produces code-compliant construction blueprints from a photo, PDF, or sketch. The company claims its AI can generate permit-ready blueprints in minutes, potentially streamlining a traditionally slow architectural process.

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Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens in the background

Ambi, founded by a former Plaud executive, has raised $26 million to develop an AI app that continuously listens in the background. The company is releasing apps for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch that enable ambient capture.

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Maker of non-text AI model Jev, TypeSafe AI, raises $870M at $7.5B valuation

TypeSafe AI, the company behind the non-text AI model Jev, has raised $870 million in a funding round led by a16z. The round values the company at $7.5 billion, just weeks after its launch. This massive early-stage investment highlights intense investor interest in non-text AI models.