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OpenAI to launch ChatGPT for teens with parental controls as company faces scrutiny over safety

OpenAI is also developing a technology to better predict a user’s age.

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YouTube says it has paid creators more than $100 billion over last 4 years

The company also announced new artificial intelligence tools for YouTube Shorts, its short-form vertical video product.

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Deal is done to keep TikTok in the USA says Trump

The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.

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Tesla probed for potentially faulty door handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received nine reports from owners who couldn’t access their cars, including from parents whose children were stuck inside.

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YouTube rolls out Studio updates, ‘likeness’ detection, lip synced dubs, creator collabs and more

YouTube launches a handful of updates for creators, including lip syncing features for dubbed videos, likeness detection, collabs, an AI chatbot and more.

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TikTok deal to include new investors with ByteDance; Oracle to keep cloud agreement, sources say

TikTok deal will include new and existing investors with ByteDance, sources say

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Calm launches standalone iOS app for sleep support

The new Calm Sleep app is designed to help people wind down, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed.

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Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases

Called the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), the system is meant to be interoperable between AI platforms, payment systems and vendors.

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Square vs QuickBooks 2025 Showdown: Who Wins for SMBs?

Square and QuickBooks are both powerful tools for managing business finances. Check out my breakdown of their similarities and differences.

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Kayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform

The entrepreneur has launched Supercal, a free scheduling platform that’s designed to make booking meetings more efficient and simple.

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