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Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases

The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.

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Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way

Ford says the new generation of BlueCruise will be 30% cheaper to build than the current technology.

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Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm

Bonatsos spent 15 years at GC, and until last year led the firm’s seed investing strategy.

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Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state’s proposed wealth tax, report

Larry Page is reportedly moving assets out of California over concern the state will vote in a tax on billionaires.

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Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it’s back

Several viral posts noticed that Artisan was banned. But the CEO tells us it wasn’t for the reasons many thought.

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Roku’s $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says

At CES 2026, Anthony Wood, Roku’s founder, chairman, and CEO, offered a hint about the future of the company’s newest streaming channel, Howdy, and its ambition to become a broader competitor in the market.

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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week

The feature, which is expected to roll out in the coming weeks, will offer a dedicated space for conversations with ChatGPT about health.

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Lux Capital lands $1.5B for its largest fund ever

The 25-year-old firm is an early investor in Anduril, Applied Intuition, and Runway AI.

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AMC previews its new show, ‘The Audacity,’ focused on Silicon Valley

As one of the show’s actors, Billy Magnussen, noted, “Silicon Valley is one of those times in our modern era which is defining humanity. And what better place to make a dark comedy than in that place that develops our … Continue reading

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Discord’s IPO could happen in March

Discord reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork and has pinned its hopes on a debut in March.

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