Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried about drowning.
Pinterest unveiled 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI app for conversational shopping and product discovery. It aims to leverage the company's 'Taste Graph' for personalized recommendations, moving beyond keyword searches to a chatbot-like interface. The company also introduced AI ad tools for marketers.
Anthropic was forced to pull its advanced AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, from the market after the Trump administration demanded a ban on non-Americans accessing them. This comes as Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in business spending market share and files for an IPO.
Amazon has hundreds of flight-ready satellites for its Project Kuiper internet constellation, but a launch bottleneck persists. Arianespace is a key partner, while delays plague Blue Origin's New Glenn and ULA's Vulcan rockets.
Anthropic has paused significant price increases for its Claude Agent SDK, which were set to take effect June 15. The changes would have billed SDK usage separately at API rates, impacting third-party apps and developers. The pause allows users to continue with existing subscription limits.
Apple is changing its Hide My Email feature, moving anonymous email addresses from @icloud.com to @private.icloud.com. This change could make it easier for apps and websites to identify and block anonymous sign-ups, drawing criticism from users.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the company is developing over 40 AI wearable devices, signaling a shift beyond smartphones. New platforms, Snapdragon Reality Elite and START, aim to power advanced mixed reality and AI-ready devices, including smart glasses.
