GM’s under-the-hood overhaul puts AI and automated driving at the center
The U.S. automaker’s technological overhaul will debut in two years with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
The Download: chatbots for health, and US fights over AI regulation
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GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes is integrating ChatGPT, and Tesla has brought xAI’s Grok to its vehicles.
GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028
GM said Cruise’s technology stack, including its AI models trained on five million driverless miles and simulation framework, feed directly into the automaker’s next-generation driver assistance and autonomy programs.
Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Galaxy XR costs $1,800, nearly half the price of the Vision Pro.
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Several users reportedly complain to FTC that ChatGPT is causing psychological harm
At least seven people have complained to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that ChatGPT caused them to experience severe delusions, paranoia and emotional crises, Wired reported.
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David Sacks’ Craft leads $42 million Series A in govtech startup Starbridge
Starbridge raises $42M Series A led by Craft Ventures to help businesses better monitor public service opportunities.
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Sumble emerges from stealth with $38.5M to bring AI-powered context to sales intelligence
The founders of machine learning community Kaggle are trying to upend the crowded sales prospecting market with AI. And they’re making headway.