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Judge temporarily blocks OpenAI from using 'Cameo' in video-making app Sora23.listopadu A Northern California judge issued the restraining order in the trademark dispute, and asked OpenAI to justify its use of the name "Cameos." Former Google chief accused of spying on employees through account 'backdoor'20.listopadu Former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt was accused in a lawsuit filed Wednesday by a former girlfriend and business partner of using a Gmail "backdoor" to spy on her and company employees. Is there an AI bubble and has it started to burst?20.listopadu Investors are worried that tech companies are overspending on artificial intelligence and there's a bubble that could burst. Warner Music Group and AI startup Udio reach agreement in fight over copyrighted music19.listopadu Warner Music Group reached a settlement with artificial intelligence startup Udio and will collaborate on a new AI music-creation service. Roblox to scan users' faces to verify age amid persistent child safety concerns18.listopadu Roblox, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, will require users to verify their age through a selfie or an ID. They'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same age group unless they confirm they know the other person. Amazon's Zoox offers free robotaxi rides in San Francisco18.listopadu Zoox said people in San Francisco will be able to join a waitlist to ride the self-driving car for free as part of a program to gather feedback about the robotaxis. Granderson: AI can perform a song, but can it make art?14.listopadu AI-generated 'artists' such as Breaking Rust and Xania Monet suggest one doesn't even need to be human to succeed in R&B or country music. People are dumping Tinder. The dating app wants to reignite its spark with Gen Z14.listopadu With new leadership and product releases, Tinder is trying to stay relevant as new platforms focus on in-person events and cater to younger users tired of swiping. Netflix is revamping its gaming strategy to win more users. Is it working?14.listopadu Since 2021, Netflix has expanded its reach in gaming but with mixed results. The company is launching several TV games this holiday season for families — will this help generate the popularity for games that Netflix seeks? 'South Park' addresses AI-generated videos and copyright with Totoro, Trump and Bluey14.listopadu 'South Park's' 'Sora Not Sorry' episode grapples with copyright infringement in AI-generated content by featuring characters like Totoro and Bluey, and a plotline with President Trump. Delivery bots can now bring you groceries in these L.A. neighborhoods13.listopadu Coco Robotics food delivery bots will start transporting everyday goods through a partnership with DoorDash and the online convenience store DashMart. Previously, the bots primarily delivered meals from restaurants. Waymo taxis are coming to Los Angeles and Bay Area freeways13.listopadu The driverless taxi company will begin offering rides on freeways for the first time in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix. Grindr chairman steps down amid his bid to take the company private10.listopadu James Lu, the chair of Grindr's board of directors, resigned from his position and offered to buy the company. |