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Ovomind will show its Gen AI game tech that detects gamer reactions at GDC

Ovomind, an AI and "affective computing" startup, detects player reactions to a game.

VentureBeat - 1d

Adobe launches first Photoshop mobile app and it has amazing Firefly AI-powered object detection, editing, and effects

Photoshop mobile includes Firefly-powered gen AI features like Generative Fill and Generative Expand and has mobile-adjusted touch targets.

VentureBeat - 1d

A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection

Cloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.

Wired - 22h

1,000 musicians release a silent album in protest of U.K.'s proposed AI copyright law changes

A group of musicians is hoping the sound of their collective silence speaks volumes to lawmakers in the U.K.

NBC News - 21h

Perplexity AI launching $50 million venture fund to back early-stage startups

Perplexity AI is getting ready to launch a $50 million fund focused on pre-seed and seed artificial intelligence startups in the U.S., CNBC has learned.

CNBC - 22h

Amazon bets savings from automation can help fuel AI spending boom

US tech giant expected to spend as much as $25bn on warehouse automation in broader efficiency drive

Financial Times - 13h

'The knowledge economy is on the way out.' These are the skills workers will need in the age of AI, says LinkedIn

Skills such as creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion and communication will be key as AI continues to disrupt workforces, said LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman.

CNBC - 11h

Hume launches new text-to-speech model Octave that generates custom AI voices with adjustable emotions

Hume emphasized its Octave TTS pricing is around half the cost of the competing offering from AI voice creation startup ElevenLabs.

VentureBeat - 5h

Trump faces Truth Social backlash over AI video of Gaza with topless Netanyahu and bearded bellydancers

Users of president’s own social media site criticise video showing reimagined Gaza featuring Trump and Israeli PM sipping cocktails. Donald Trump is facing a backlash on his Truth Social platform ...

The Guardian - 6h

Christie's AI art auction draws big-money bids — and thousands of protests signatures

Christie's, known for selling fine art, luxury goods, and antiques — opened “Augmented Intelligence” on Feb. 20. The sale of AI art has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars in bids.

NBC News - 5h

AI’s power demands spark new joint GE Vernova–NRG electricity plant project

NRG flags need for new partnerships to fuel power development.

MarketWatch - 3h

As many as 41% of employers plan to use AI to replace roles—but it’s not a 'jobs apocalypse,' experts say

A recent survey says that as many as 41% of employers are considering downsizing due to AI. What is the outlook for employees?

CNBC - 3h

Qualcomm and Nokia Bell Labs show how multiple-vendor AI models can work together in wireless networks

Qualcomm and Nokia Bell Labs showed how multiple-vendor AI models can work together in an interoperable way in wireless networks.

VentureBeat - 4h

Value investor Bill Nygren explains why Nvidia isn’t the best AI stock to own now

Look at companies that use AI effectively — not AI hardware manufacturers — Oakmark Fund manager says.

MarketWatch - 35m

Amazon unveils revamped Alexa with AI features for $19.99 per month, free for Prime members

Amazon has been working for years to overhaul Alexa with generative AI features as it faced rising competition from OpenAI's ChatGPT and other chatbots.

CNBC - 20m

The Auburn loss stung, but there's no time to dwell on it with what looms for No. 4 Alabama

Fourth-ranked Alabama's loss to rival Auburn marked the first of seven straight games against ranked teams to close the regular season

ABC News - Feb. 18

Our guide for what to see during Frieze Los Angeles

It's the sun in the middle of L.A. art week's solar system. Here are our favorite exhibitions and events happening at Frieze and beyond.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

With ‘Paper Doll,’ Dylan Mulvaney Wrote the Book on Girlhood. Now What?

Her bubbly video diaries about her gender transition were once a study in oversharing. Now on the other side of a nationwide boycott, she sees the value in keeping some things to herself.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?

President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives

ABC News - 6d

Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does

The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.

Inc. - 6d

Weekly quiz: What did a kayaker notice when a whale swallowed him?

How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

BBC News - 5d

'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

BBC News - 5d

What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.

NBC News - 5d

Oscars 2025: best actor nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are

What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of nominations Want more? Our guide to the ...

The Guardian - 5d

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - 5d

What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

Inc. - 5d

What are we to make of Trump’s Ukraine policy? | Matt Duss

In Trump’s jungle, the powerful make decisions the weak must simply accept – international law and human rights be damned. It’s been quite a week for US foreign policy. Following a phone call last ...

The Guardian - 5d

‘Like a cruel auction’: what Ukrainians think of Trump’s peace talks with Putin

Ukrainians inside the country and abroad express their hopelessness, anger and defiance at negotiations between Washington and Moscow. Europe live – latest updates “I don’t think that this ...

The Guardian - 5d

With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next

The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips

ABC News - 5d

Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception

A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.

CBS News - 5d

Hamas Didn’t Return the Body of Shiri Bibas. What Now?

The Palestinian armed group initially said it had handed over the body of Shiri Bibas along with her two young children and another man. Israel said forensic testing found the remains were not hers.

The New York Times - 4d

What Would Trump Taking Control of the USPS Mean for You?

Some reports say Trump plans to take control of the USPS, possibly to privatize it. Here’s what that could mean for businesses and consumers.

Inc. - 4d

What we learned as Warriors' balanced attack fuels rout over Kings

A balanced offensive attack fueled the Golden State Warriors' 132-108 rout over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night at Golden 1 Center.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

What happened in Luigi Mangione's New York City status hearing

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared for a status hearing in New York state court on Friday. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina ...

CBS News - 4d

What have three years of Putin’s war done to both nations’ economies?

As the invasion enters its fourth year, analysts are examining the health of Ukraine and Russia, and who will be the better prospect for investors once the conflict ends. The answers are not as ...

The Guardian - 4d

Elon Musk calls for deorbiting of the ISS. Here's what the space station does

Elon Musk recently called for the ISS to be deorbited "as soon as possible." Experts say the station provides vital research, technological development and education

ABC News - 4d