Coco Robotics taps UCLA professor to lead new physical AI research lab
Coco Robotics is working toward automating its fleet of delivery robots using its millions of miles of collected data.
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You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart from ChatGPT
Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let shoppers buy products directly through ChatGPT. The new integration will allow users to link their Walmart accounts, browse items ,and instantly check out — all within the chatbot.
OpenAI and Broadcom partner on AI hardware
OpenAI will purchase 10 gigawatts worth of AI accelerator hardware from semiconductor Broadcom.
6 Reasons You Should Google Yourself — and How It Could Save Your Brand
Your online presence is the first impression you make on employers, clients or even new friends. Inaccuracies or even malicious impersonations can tarnish the brand you’ve worked so hard to build.
Google updates Search and Discover with collapsible ads, AI features, and more
Google is rolling out updates to Search and Discover that introduce AI-powered features, improved navigation, and a new option to collapse ads. While users can now hide sponsored results, the “Sponsored” label will remain visible as they scroll — making ads persistent even when collapsed. Additional changes include new sports updates in Search and AI-driven topic previews in the Discover feed, launching first in the U.S., South Korea, and India.
YouTube makes it easier for teens to find informative mental health content
YouTube makes it easier for teenagers to find informative videos on mental health topics like depression and anxiety.
Sheryl Sandberg-backed Flint wants to use AI to autonomously build and update websites
Flint raised a $5 million seed round led by Accel, with participation from Sheryl Sandberg’s fund, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, and prior investor Neo.
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Spotify expands parent-managed accounts for kids to more countries, including the US
Managed Accounts are available to Spotify Premium Family plan members, and allows account holders to manage a separate music-only listening experience for their kids under the age of 13.
UK is delaying Revolut’s banking license over risk management concerns
Revolut’s full banking license is on hold because U.K.’s central bank is concerned whether the startup can maintain its risk controls in the face of its rapid international expansion.