Samsung says it needs to ‘redefine' its voice assistant Bixby with generative AI upgrade

Samsung could add generative artificial intelligence technology to its voice assistant Bixby, a top executive at the company told CNBC.

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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fool's Day joke

Google decided to unveil something no one would believe was possible 20 years ago on April Fool’s Day. It was Gmail, a free service.

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Robot disguised as a coyote or fox will scare wildlife away from runways at Alaska airport

A headless robot about the size of a labrador retriever will be camouflaged as a coyote or fox to ward off migratory birds and other wildlife at Alaska's second largest airport.

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Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it's another story

Big brands that have relied on TikTok to reach younger consumers do not appear to be panicking as they wait to see what happens in Washington. But they also have started planning.

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Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

Florida will have one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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TikTok bill faces uncertain fate as tech company carries out aggressive campaign against it

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake.

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Fewer people are using Elon Musk's X as the platform struggles to attract and keep users, according to analysts

X usage has declined as downloads of Threads have surged in recent weeks.

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Truth Social may merge with public shell company, potentially giving Trump stock worth billions

Donald Trump’s return to the stock market could be right around the corner.

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Apple sued by Biden administration over alleged iPhone ‘monopoly power'

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market.

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Neuralink shares video of patient playing chess using signals from brain implant

Noland Arbaugh, 29, is the first human patient to ever get implanted with Neuralink's device.

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AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum

An interactive exhibit opening Wednesday at the National WWII Museum will use artificial intelligence to let visitors hold virtual conversations with images of veterans, including a Medal of Honor winner who died in 2022.

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Apple is reportedly in talks to license Google's Gemini for generative AI on iPhones

Bloomberg said the two companies are "in active negotiations" for Gemini to power some new features coming to the iPhone software this year.

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New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor

New artificial intelligence tools are helping doctors communicate with their patients. Some tools answer messages and others take notes during exams.

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Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.

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TikTok creators are urging users to help #KeepTikTok

Thousands of TikTok users, many of whom say they’ve built entire livelihoods and communities on the app, are responding to the company’s plea to #KeepTikTok by urging against its potential ban.

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A bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here's what to know

Here’s what you need to know about TikTok's latest political troubles in the U.S.

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Bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. gains momentum in Congress

Legislation that would force China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok or risk a ban in the U.S. is expected to clear a key committee this week, setting up a future House floor vote.

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Ex-Google software engineer charged with stealing AI technology while working with Chinese companies

A former software engineer at Google has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence technology from the company while secretly working with two companies based in China, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

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