Microsoft adds AI-powered text editing to Notepad

Microsoft is introducing an AI-powered text editing feature called Rewrite to its classic Notepad application, allowing users to rephrase sentences, adjust tone, and modify content length. According to the Windows Insider Blog, the feature is currently rolling out in preview to Windows Insiders and requires signing in to a Microsoft account. Emma Roth from The …

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Google introduces Learn About, an AI-powered learning tool

Google has launched Learn About, an AI-driven learning assistant that provides structured, topic-focused information to users. According to an article by Dataconomy, Learn About compiles responses in an organized format, encouraging users to explore topics further through interactive prompts, related questions, and multimedia content. The tool aims to create an engaging learning experience for users …

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SambaNova and Hugging Face simplify AI chatbot deployment

SambaNova and Hugging Face have launched a new integration that allows developers to deploy AI chatbots with a single click, reportedly reducing deployment time from hours to minutes. According to Ahsen Khaliq, ML Growth Lead at Gradio, the process involves obtaining an access token from SambaNova Cloud’s API website and entering three lines of Python …

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Claude AI chatbot launches desktop apps and dictation

Anthropic has released desktop apps for Mac and Windows for its AI chatbot Claude, bringing Claude’s capabilities to users’ preferred work environments, TechCrunch reports. The apps are available in public beta for both free and premium users. Anthropic also introduced a dictation tool allowing users to upload voice messages up to 10 minutes long for …

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ChatGPT gains real-time search capabilities

OpenAI has announced a web search functionality for its ChatGPT conversational AI. The new feature, initially rolling out to paid subscribers, allows ChatGPT to search the web and provide real-time information on topics such as news, sports, stocks, and weather. By delivering curated answers with clear source attribution, ChatGPT aims to provide a more natural …

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Read AI raises $50M Series B to expand AI meeting assistant

Read AI, an AI-powered meeting assistant startup, has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Smash Capital, just six months after a $21 million Series A. According to co-founder David Shim, the company has seen strong growth, with over 100,000 new accounts created since the Series A. Read AI plans to …

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AI sales startup Nooks raises $43M to automate sales tasks

Nooks, an AI sales platform founded by three Stanford roommates, has raised $43 million in a Series B round led by Kleiner Perkins, bringing its total funding to $70 million at a $285 million valuation. According to CEO Daniel Lee, Nooks uses AI to automate tedious sales tasks like finding contacts, leaving voicemails, writing emails …

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LinkedIn debuts AI assistant for recruiters called Hiring Assistant

LinkedIn has launched Hiring Assistant, its first artificial intelligence agent designed to take on numerous tasks typically handled by job recruiters. According to Ingrid Lunden of TechCrunch, the AI tool can generate job descriptions from rough notes, source potential candidates, and engage with them. LinkedIn is initially rolling out Hiring Assistant to select enterprise customers, …

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First features of Apple Intelligence launched, reviews are mixed

Apple has released iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, introducing the first set of Apple Intelligence features. These AI-powered enhancements are available on select devices equipped with A17 Pro, M1, or later chips. Users can opt into Apple Intelligence after downloading the update and will be added to a short waitlist to prepare …

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Notion launches AI-powered email client and other productivity features

Notion, a productivity platform with over 100 million users, has announced the launch of its new email client, Notion Mail, at its first “Make with Notion” user conference. Currently in preview, Notion Mail integrates with Notion AI and Notion Calendar to provide users with a more flexible and organized email experience, TechCrunch reports. The company …

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