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OpenAI is working on a new tool that would generate music based on text and audio prompts, according to a report in The Information. Such a tool could be used to add music to existing videos, or to add guitar accompaniment to an existing vocal track, sources said. It’s not clear when OpenAI plans to […] image
A high school student in Baltimore County, Maryland was reportedly handcuffed and searched after an AI security system flagged his bag of chips as a possible firearm. image
OpenAI launched an AI-powered browser this week, but it feels like it offers a slight efficiency gain at best. image
About a week ago, I woke to a dizzying DM on Instagram — Rizzbot flipping me off. This sent me down a rabbit hole about humanoids in society. image
BlaBlaCar is seeing rapid growth in India, with 20 million passengers expected this year — up 50% from last year. image
New AI browsers from OpenAI and Perplexity promise to increase user productivity, but they also come with increased security risks. image
The revolving door reportedly reflects deeper tensions. image
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT. image