Fortnite faces complaint from actors’ union over AI Darth Vader

Sag-Aftra says the hit video game has used tech to replace human performers.

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China’s Effort to Build a Competitor to Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Off to a Bumpy Start

China has launched over 100 satellites for two broadband networks that could eventually rival the service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but progress is hampered by launch bottlenecks and high failure rates.

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Monzo’s pivot from cool to corporate: ‘freshness is not about gimmicks’

Monzo, Britain’s biggest digital bank, is still synonymous with its neon debit cards, extensive use of emojis, and free spending abroad. But it’s no longer just trying to be cool; it’s trying to become a major financial institution. That shift, from an upstart fintech beloved by millennials into a mature, sustainable business, is what makes […]

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Sylndr, with fresh $15.7M, allows users to buy, sell, finance, and service used cars in Egypt

Cairo-based Sylndr has raised $15.7 million as it expands beyond online used car sales into auto financing, servicing, and tools for dealers. The round was led by Development Partners International’s Nclude Fund and included follow-on investments from Algebra Ventures and Nclude. The company, which operates in Egypt’s fast-growing but under-digitized vehicle market, said the latest […]

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Waymo gets OK to expand robotaxi service into more of Silicon Valley

The company is also aiming to unlock access to the San Francisco International Airport, although those plans are on a much longer timeline.

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Klarna’s revenue per employee soars to nearly $1 million thanks to AI efficiency push

Last year, Klarna announced a significant initiative to leverage its internally developed AI systems, powered by OpenAI, across its operations. This wasn’t empty talk for the buy now, pay later giant. The company not only ended its pricey contract with Salesforce CRM, but also curtailed its hiring efforts, allowing AI to do some of the […]

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My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?

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Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service

Atlanta is the second city to get the so-called “Waymo on Uber” service. The companies launched the service, which matches riders with a

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Judge pressures Apple to approve Fortnite or return to court

A federal judge is asking Apple to approve Fortnite’s submission on the U.S. App Store or return to court to explain the legal basis as to why it has not done so. In a new filing, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers confirms the court has received Epic Games’ latest motion, where it demands that […]

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Apple approves Spotify update so US users can buy audiobooks within the app

Spotify announced on Monday that Apple has approved a new app update, allowing iPhone users in the U.S. to purchase individual audiobooks directly within the app. Users can also view audiobook prices and easily buy additional listening hours beyond the initial 15 hours. “This change lowers the barriers for more users to embrace their first […]

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