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Data Privacy
OpenAI is introducing new safety features to ChatGPT, including a routing system that dynamically switches models during sensitive conversations and parental controls for teen users. The rollout, which began over the weekend, has drawn both praise and criticism as the company navigates concerns over user safety and freedom. A Response
Education
Google is expanding the role of its Translate app from a simple translation tool into a more dynamic language learning platform. The company announced that it is rolling out AI-powered practice lessons and live translation features, powered by its Gemini models, aimed at helping users learn, practice, and communicate more
Education
As students around the world prepare for the upcoming school year, Google is stepping up to reshape how AI supports education. On Wednesday, the tech giant announced the rollout of a new feature called Guided Learning within its Gemini platform—a move that positions AI not as a shortcut to
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google has rolled out a delightful new tool within its Gemini AI chatbot called Storybook, allowing anyone to spin a short, illustrated tale from nothing more than a simple idea. It’s designed to be easy, accessible, and fun — whether you’re entertaining your kids at bedtime or just testing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In a significant step toward responsible AI use in education, OpenAI announced on Tuesday the rollout of Study Mode, a new feature within ChatGPT designed to promote deeper learning and critical thinking among students. Rather than offering instant answers, Study Mode engages users in conversation, tests their understanding, and may
Media
Substack, the popular publishing platform for independent writers and creators, announced Thursday it has raised $100 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $1.1 billion—a nearly 70% increase from its 2021 valuation of $650 million, as reported by The New York Times. The funding round was
Education
Educational publishing giant McGraw Hill is preparing to go public, targeting a valuation of $4.2 billion in an initial public offering (IPO), according to a company announcement on Monday, Reuters reported. Backed by private equity firm Platinum Equity, the company aims to raise up to $537 million by offering
Education
Duolingo has announced the launch of 148 new language courses—more than doubling its existing catalog—in what it calls the largest content expansion in its history. The rapid rollout, accomplished in under a year, was made possible by generative AI, which the company says drastically accelerated its content creation
Semiconductors
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced an unprecedented expansion of its U.S. investment, committing an additional $100 billion over the next four years. This brings its total investment in the United States to a staggering $165 billion, marking what the company
Education
More than 500,000 students and faculty at California State University (CSU) will soon have an unprecedented advantage in education, research, and workforce preparation. OpenAI is partnering with CSU, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, to integrate ChatGPT Edu across its 23 campuses. This initiative marks the largest
Business Advice
Disruption has become the defining characteristic of modern business. Rapid technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, and unpredictable market shifts require organizations to be more agile than ever. The explosion of supply chain cyberattacks—which surged 115% in the U.S. and 26% globally in 2023—only underscores the urgency for
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurial journey often comes with immense pressure to hustle endlessly, sacrificing health, relationships, and mental well-being in pursuit of success. But behind the glamor of billion-dollar valuations often lies a reality of burnout and personal loss. These 3 powerful documentaries offer critical lessons for entrepreneurs to build their businesses