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Apple's "Creator Studio" Bundles Pro Apps for Mac & iPad
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Apple's "Creator Studio" Bundles Pro Apps for Mac & iPad

Apple is launching "Creator Studio," a subscription bundle on January 28th offering access to professional creative apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro across Mac and iPad for $13/month, challenging Adobe's dominance. The subscription includes new AI-powered features and content, plus updates like Final Cut's Transcript Search and a new iPad version of Pixelmator Pro, impacting creative workflows and accessibility.

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Biodiversity VC Superorganism Launches $25M Fund
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Biodiversity VC Superorganism Launches $25M Fund

Superorganism, a venture capital firm focused on biodiversity, has closed its first $25 million fund to invest in early-stage companies developing technologies that protect and restore natural ecosystems. The firm targets startups addressing extinction, the intersection of climate and biodiversity, and tools for conservation, offering investments between $250,000 and $500,000 while allocating 10% of profits to future conservation initiatives.

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Instagram Users Jittery? Platform Denies Password Breach
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Instagram Users Jittery? Platform Denies Password Breach

Multiple news sources report that Instagram is denying a data breach despite user reports of unsolicited password reset requests and claims from Malwarebytes that data from 17.5 million accounts is being sold on the dark web. While Instagram claims to have resolved an issue enabling unauthorized password resets and advises users to ignore suspicious emails, the company has not disclosed details of the vulnerability, leading to ongoing security concerns.

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Apple Leans on Google AI to Power Future Products
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Apple Leans on Google AI to Power Future Products

Apple will leverage Google's Gemini AI models and cloud services to power its upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including Siri, after a delay in its own AI development. This collaboration, while non-exclusive, signifies a major move for Apple to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its products and compete with other tech giants in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The multiyear deal's financial terms remain undisclosed, but it highlights Google's leading position in AI technology.

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Starmer: X Faces Regulation Risk Under Labour Government
Tech11h ago

Starmer: X Faces Regulation Risk Under Labour Government

Keir Starmer has warned that X could lose its right to self-regulate in the UK if it fails to control its Grok AI chatbot, following concerns about the creation of non-consensual intimate images. The government plans new legislation targeting online tools used to generate such images, while Ofcom has launched an investigation into X, potentially leading to significant fines or even a UK block if the platform doesn't comply.

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Deepgram Secures $130M, Hits $1.3B Valuation, Acquires AI Startup
Tech11h ago

Deepgram Secures $130M, Hits $1.3B Valuation, Acquires AI Startup

Deepgram, a voice AI platform, secured $130 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.3 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in the growing voice AI market. The funding will fuel Deepgram's continued development and expansion, particularly in areas like customer support and sales, and follows Deepgram's acquisition of a Y Combinator AI startup to enhance its technological capabilities.

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Le Pen's Political Future on the Line as Appeal Trial Begins
Tech17h ago

Le Pen's Political Future on the Line as Appeal Trial Begins

Marine Le Pen's political future is uncertain as she appeals a ruling that bans her from holding public office for five years, potentially preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election. The appeal, centered on charges of embezzling EU funds by using parliamentary staff for party activities, will be closely watched for its implications on French democracy and the far-right National Rally party. A ruling is expected well before next year's presidential vote.

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UK Probes X's Grok AI Over Sexualized Image Generation
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UK Probes X's Grok AI Over Sexualized Image Generation

UK regulators are investigating X (formerly Twitter) due to the proliferation of AI-generated sexualized images, created by Elon Musk's Grok chatbot, which violate online safety laws. The investigation focuses on X's potential failure to prevent the spread of illegal content, including non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material, prompting the UK government to consider further legislation against companies providing tools for creating such images.

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Brazil Halts Meta's AI Chatbot Ban on WhatsApp
Tech11h ago

Brazil Halts Meta's AI Chatbot Ban on WhatsApp

Brazil's competition watchdog has ordered Meta to suspend its policy restricting third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp, initiating an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices favoring Meta's own AI. The probe, mirroring similar EU and Italian investigations, centers on whether Meta's policy unfairly excludes competitors from utilizing WhatsApp's Business API, potentially hindering innovation in AI-driven customer communication.

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Starmer Threatens to Strip X of Self-Regulation
Tech17h ago

Starmer Threatens to Strip X of Self-Regulation

Multiple news sources report that the UK government, spurred by concerns over Grok AI's potential for generating non-consensual intimate images, is moving to enforce existing legislation and introduce new measures to combat deepfakes, including potential fines or a UK ban for X if it fails to control the AI chatbot. Labour leader Keir Starmer has warned X may lose its right to self-regulate, and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall is urging swift action from Ofcom in its investigation of X.

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Ammobia Revamps Ammonia Production, Promises 40% Cost Cut
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Ammobia Revamps Ammonia Production, Promises 40% Cost Cut

Ammobia claims to have innovated the century-old Haber-Bosch ammonia production process, potentially reducing costs by up to 40% and decreasing its significant carbon footprint. With $7.5 million in seed funding from major industry players, Ammobia aims to scale its technology, paving the way for wider adoption of ammonia as a green energy carrier and alternative to hydrogen in industries and transportation.

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Deepgram Secures $130M, Valued at $1.3B, Acquires AI Startup
Tech11h ago

Deepgram Secures $130M, Valued at $1.3B, Acquires AI Startup

Deepgram, a voice AI platform, secured $130 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation, signaling strong investor confidence in the growing voice AI market. The funding will fuel Deepgram's expansion and product development, including its recent acquisition of a Y Combinator AI startup, to enhance its offerings for sales, marketing, and customer support applications. This investment highlights the increasing enterprise adoption of voice AI technologies and Deepgram's position as a key player in the industry.

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