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Google is expanding its AI-powered search summaries to six additional countries: India, Brazil, Japan, the U.K., Indonesia, and Mexico. This rollout also includes local language support for AI overviews, enhancing accessibility for users in these diverse markets.

How many times does the letter "r" appear in the word "strawberry"? According to advanced AI technologies like GPT-4o and Claude, the answer is two.

A contentious California bill aimed at regulating AI risks, known as SB 1047, has successfully passed its final votes in the state Senate and is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration. He faces the challenge of balancing the potential for significant theoretical AI risks—including the possibility of AI-related fatalities—against the need to foster California’s burgeoning AI industry. The deadline for him to either sign SB 1047 into law or veto it is September 30.

Concerns among parents are rising over the South Korean government's initiative to integrate tablets featuring AI-driven textbooks into classrooms, as reported by the Financial Times.

AI leaders such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Stability AI have come under scrutiny for their data scraping practices and potential violations of intellectual property (IP) when developing their foundational models. Enter Story, a startup announcing $80 million in new funding, which aims to redefine the landscape by offering a blockchain-based platform designed to help IP owners monitor usage more effectively.

This week, we dive into the diverse perspectives of Gen Z on artificial intelligence—an age group frequently spotlighted in mainstream media.

Revolutionizing Payments for AI Agents: Skyfire Systems Steps Up

Following the recent lawsuit by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against music generation startups Udio and Suno, Suno acknowledged in a court filing on Thursday that it trained its AI model using copyrighted songs. However, the company contends that this practice falls under the fair-use doctrine.

A YouTube creator is initiating a class action lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company trained its generative AI models using millions of transcripts from YouTube videos without informing or compensating their owners.

Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, stirred considerable debate recently by announcing that the Grammy Awards will now accept music created with artificial intelligence. Initially met with confusion, Mason clarified that while only human artists can submit entries, AI can play a role in the creative process.

Chances are you’ve experienced this: Your once comforting hot shower suddenly turns cold, leaving you feeling a bit irritable. Perhaps someone else in your home took an extra shower, or you overloaded the laundry. It’s a classic scenario where water supply fails to meet demand. Michael Rigney believes he has a solution to predict when a household will need extra hot water, preventing those unpleasant cold showers without relying on costly alternatives like on-demand water heaters.

Prevention is Better Than Cure: Neko Health Expands into London

The economic potential of AI remains untapped, with 87% of projects failing due to a lack of trust. A new framework, the **AI Trust Equation**—focused on security, ethics, accuracy, and control—can help organizations build trust in AI systems and maximize their benefits.

Google has launched the Interview Warmup tool, an AI resource aimed at helping users prepare for job interviews by analyzing their responses to common questions. Initially for Google Career Certificate users in the US, it enhances interview skills with tailored insights.

Google is enhancing its smart home technology with new Gemini-powered features, including advanced camera intelligence and streamlined automation routines in the Google Home app. The upgraded Google Assistant will also support natural voice interactions while prioritizing privacy. A positive shift is anticipated for users transitioning from the Nest app to Google Home.