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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined a startup called accessiBe for misleading advertising. The company claimed it could make websites more compatible with screen readers used by blind people to help them access the internet. However, the FTC found that the company’s claims were false. AccessiBe was fined for making false advertisements and for failing to disclose its paid connections to reviewers.

Researchers have developed a new method that uses AI technology to identify spreading viral and bacterial variants, including influenza, neo-crowns, pertussis and tuberculosis. This technology could become an important tool for global infectious disease surveillance, helping to counter the rapid evolution and mutation of pathogens.

Meta is launching AI-driven tools, like AI Studio, enabling users to create AI characters and chatbots on Instagram and Facebook. These products aim to attract younger users seeking personalized, creative experiences. While AI-generated users can boost engagement and create business opportunities, challenges around authenticity, privacy, and content quality remain. Meta's efforts signal a shift in social media, with AI reshaping content creation and monetization, but careful development is needed to address potential risks.

Anthropic and music publishers have reached a resolution in a copyright dispute, with Anthropic ensuring its AI, Claude, won’t infringe on song lyrics when providing content. The lawsuit, filed by major music publishers, accused Anthropic of using copyrighted lyrics to train its AI without proper licensing. The agreement includes measures to prevent future infringement and collaboration to address unresolved protections. Music publishers are seeking a court injunction to stop future use of protected lyrics for AI training.

In late July, Microsoft confirmed that its ChatGPT-like feature, Bing Chat, was being tested in third-party browsers like Chrome and Safari for select users. Today, Microsoft officially announced that Bing Chat will soon be available in various third-party browsers, both on the web and mobile devices.

Pixis Secures $85 Million in Series C1 Funding to Enhance AI-Powered Marketing Solutions

Industrial components developer Igus is set to unveil its groundbreaking technologies at the Hannover Messe this year, taking place from April 22-26. A standout product on display is IgusGO, an innovative AI-powered cloud platform designed to automate and enhance maintenance and production processes in the realm of Industry 4.0. With a simple snapshot of the asset requiring optimization, users can receive tailored product suggestions to improve operational efficiency.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently announced a significant investment of $10 billion over the next five years to expand its data center presence in the U.K. This investment will result in the creation of over 14,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually, spanning various sectors such as construction, maintenance, engineering, and more, contributing to the local economy. Tanuja Randery, vice president of AWS for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, emphasized the importance of supporting the U.K.'s digital transformation by investing £8 billion in digital and AI infrastructure.

The 2023/24 English Premier League season recently concluded with Manchester City crowned champions, marking their historic fourth consecutive title. In August, a predictive analysis model by Kickoff.ai forecasted that Manchester City would clinch the title, but how accurate were these predictions?

Trive Capital Acquires Hypergiant Industries to Accelerate AI Development

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes Healthcare with Corti

The U.S. government issues over 11 million contracts annually, totaling hundreds of billions of dollars—a tremendous opportunity for vendors. However, navigating the federal contracting landscape is challenging due to the inherent red tape and bureaucratic hurdles.

Industrial components developer Igus is set to unveil its groundbreaking technologies at the Hannover Messe this year, taking place from April 22-26. A standout product on display is IgusGO, an innovative AI-powered cloud platform designed to automate and enhance maintenance and production processes in the realm of Industry 4.0. With a simple snapshot of the asset requiring optimization, users can receive tailored product suggestions to improve operational efficiency.

OpenAI has entered into a strategic partnership with defense technology company Anduril Industries to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities in defending against unpiloted aerial attacks. The collaboration, announced Wednesday, will integrate OpenAI’s advanced AI models, including GPT-4o and OpenAI o1, with Anduril's defense systems to improve aerial defense strategies.