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A year ago, Character.AI had the wind at its back. Founded by two artificial intelligence pioneers from Google, the startup had launched AI chatbots that offered what its far larger rivals hadn’t yet provided: something fun.
Millions of people had signed up for its website and apps, intrigued by the chance to text with facsimiles of anime characters, TV personalities and historical figures in hyper-realistic roleplay. Executives discussed raising additional funding four months after Andreessen Horowitz and
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It comes just days after Biden's debate with former US president Donald Trump, which was marked by verbal gaffes and confusing statements. Read more ›
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Nintendo has responded to concern over the inappropriate use of its characters online and said it would take "appropriate action" against anything that would make some players "feel uncomfortable". Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was recently questioned by a shareholder who said they had "come across cases on social media where Nintendo IP and games are used inappropriately". This "inappropriate" use of Nintendo's characters "poses the risk of damaging" the company's... Read more ›
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A growing list of Hollywood titans and powerful heirs who have cut major checks to Democrats in the past want Biden to step aside. Read more ›
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk cancelled a planned visit to India in April, citing "heavy Tesla obligations." Read more ›
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Mojang Studios, the creator of the globally popular video game Minecraft, is diversifying its revenue streams amid slowing growth in the gaming industry. Chief Executive Asa Bredin revealed in an interview that the company is exploring new partnerships in merchandising, education, and content streaming. The company is also venturing into film and television, with a Warner Bros. movie adaptation set to premiere in April and a Netflix series in development.... Read more ›
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Trevon Gripper never thought he'd get rejected from almost 500 job. He's now relocating to Seattle to maximize his chances of securing work. Read more ›
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From movies like "Pearl" and "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" to shows like "Sprint" and "Red Swan," here's a roundup of what to watch this weekend. Read more ›
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As of July 5, a few of Amazon's Fire Tablets are on sale ahead of Prime Day, although we think the deals will be much better when the event officially starts. Here are the best deals so far, including up to $95 off the Fire HD 10. Read more ›
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As résumés go, Derek Rundell’s is a doozy. The self-described serial entrepreneur briefly worked as a consultant for Michael Jackson, the late pop star, and he wrote, directed and acted in “Zombie Sitter,” a low-budget movie about a preteen navigating a post-apocalyptic world following a meteor shower that has turned the population into the walking dead. But in 2013, Rundell started working for a powerful client: Eric Schmidt, a longtime... Read more ›
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After Thursday night’s presidential debate, the prospects of another Donald Trump administration seem, well…inevitable. (Don’t shoot the messenger!) For tech folks, that heralds a friendlier regulatory regime toward crypto for sure and probably also toward tech M&A, given the freeze imposed on even the tiniest of deals by President Joe Biden’s antitrust crew. Indeed, the business-friendly impact of the first Trump administration can be seen in Supreme Court rulings on... Read more ›
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Welcome, Weekenders! In this newsletter:The fame, feud and fortune behind billionaire Alexandr WangThe best high-tech spasPlus: An apocalypse found; a marvelous, murderous melodrama; and requiem for a reality TV star.Until this moment, it was hard to know how seriously to take Donald Trump’s emerging courtship of Silicon Valley leaders. Yes, he had a glitzy fundraiser at David Sacks’ Pacific Heights home earlier this month—and yes, he’d won over people like... Read more ›
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The next phase of SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son’s plan to make the company a leader in artificial intelligence is coming into focus. And it is complicated—and potentially costly. SoftBank has recently talked with banks about borrowing money to fund investment of up to $10 billion in energy-related projects, where AI is driving an enormous increase in demand, according to a person with direct knowledge of the discussions. SoftBank also is... Read more ›
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A year ago, Character.AI had the wind at its back. Founded by two artificial intelligence pioneers from Google, the startup had launched AI chatbots that offered what its far larger rivals hadn’t yet provided: something fun. Millions of people had signed up for its website and apps, intrigued by the chance to text with facsimiles of anime characters, TV personalities and historical figures in hyper-realistic roleplay. Executives discussed raising additional... Read more ›
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Runway, already the best funded among a cluster of startups developing artificial intelligence software to generate videos for Hollywood and more amateur filmmakers, is trying to strengthen that lead with a new round of financing. The firm is in talks with investors to raise $450 million at about a $4 billion valuation, according to a person involved in the deal and a person who spoke with Runway executives. General Atlantic,... Read more ›
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Saks Fifth Avenue parent company HBC has agreed to buy rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion, with Amazon taking a minority stake in the newly combined company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The Journal did not report the size of Amazon’s stake in the new company, which will be ... Read more ›
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Amazon is planning to use the same controversial trade rule as Temu and Shein to import items sold on its upcoming discount section without paying duties, according to a person close to the Amazon team working on the project. While the expected move will help Amazon offer prices that are more competitive with its ascendant rivals, it’s also likely to thrust Amazon into the center of heated political debate around... Read more ›
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A massage, then maybe a dip in the pool? If that’s your idea of a spa day, then this will really get your brain twisted into knots: These days, the coolest, most exclusive spas are downright space age and come complete with amenities like high-definition cameras to assess scalp health, compression suits to promote healthy drainage of lymphatic fluid, and three-dimensional dermal scanning, which uses heat to show a body’s... Read more ›
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Happy anniversary, Andy Jassy! Well, almost. On Friday, the Amazon CEO will celebrate the third anniversary of his ascension to the top job. And this year Jassy has something to really celebrate.Amazon’s stock closed today at $200, its highest point ever. It’s also 14% higher than when Jassy took the reins, which might not sound like a lot but, hey, don’t forget Amazon stock cratered with the 2022 stock market... Read more ›
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