Category: News
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Character AI just cut teens off from chats — I get why, but there’s a catch
Character AI restricts teen open-ended chat and introduces “Stories” — a safer, pre-moderated format. Here’s what operators should expect and do next.
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I just saw Uber and WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi — and there’s a catch
Uber and WeRide began fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi on Nov 26, 2025. Here’s what changed, the business impact, regulatory risks, and who…
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I just heard Pony.ai will triple its robotaxi fleet — but there’s a big operational catch
Pony.ai plans to grow from ~1,000 to 3,000+ robotaxis by end‑2026 after proving unit economics in Guangzhou. Here’s what operators and buyers must watch.
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OpenAI and Perplexity just added shopping to chat — I’m worried about what this means
OpenAI and Perplexity added visual, personalized shopping and in‑chat checkout (Shopify/PayPal). This will scale commerce fast — vertical startups must…
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I just saw Fleet Space find massive lithium from orbit — and I’m not sure the industry is ready
Fleet Space used satellite AI to expand a Quebec lithium deposit, cutting targeting time to 48 hours vs weeks. This could lower costs and speed discovery…
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I just heard Copilot is being cut from WhatsApp — and there’s a big catch
Microsoft will remove Copilot from WhatsApp on Jan 15, 2026 after WhatsApp banned general-purpose AI bots. Here’s what operators must do now.
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I just read India’s gig-worker law — it recognizes millions, but there’s a major catch
India’s Social Security Code creates statutory gig-worker status and a 1–2% platform contribution — but vague rules, state control and weak registration…
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I just heard Google and Accel will write $2M checks to India’s earliest AI startups
Google and Accel will co‑invest up to $2M per startup with $350k in compute credits and early model access — a big boost for India, but watch equity,…
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I just read the OpenAI–Cameo ruling — and it should make every product leader rethink naming
A judge barred OpenAI’s Sora from using “Cameo” Nov 21–Dec 22, 2025. Here’s the operational impact, legal risk, and pragmatic next steps for AI teams.
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I just read the CPSC advisory on Rad Power Bikes — this changes e‑bike safety for operators
CPSC links 31 fires and $734K damage to Rad Power batteries; Rad refuses a full recall citing insolvency. Here’s what fleets, buyers and legal teams must…