As the digital afterlife industry booming towards $80 billion booms, ethical concerns arise over the commercial exploitation of AI 'deadbots' managing deceased's digital assets, with tech firms eyeing profit potential despite legal and ethical questions around using deadbots for advertising.
Google launches Gemini, an advanced AI assistant for smart homes, replacing Google Assistant with capabilities to comprehend intricate commands, effortlessly control connected devices, and provide personalized guidance through Gemini Live for tasks like cooking and troubleshooting.
In a groundbreaking move, AI facilitates multilingual dialogues as Lex Fridman and Mark Zuckerberg converse in Hindi, Amazon expands into wearable AI by acquiring 'Bee,' and Meta acquires voice AI firm PlayAI, revolutionizing communication and interaction.
Fundamental Research Labs secures $33 million to develop AI agents like Fairies, a consumer assistant, Shortcut for financial analysis, and digital humans, focusing initially on productivity apps across various industries.
Microsoft's Copilot AI now has a virtual identity, Copilot Appearance, that responds with real-time facial expressions, allowing users to visually interact with the AI as it gains a permanent identity intended to age over time.
Meta bolsters its AI capabilities by acquiring Play AI, a startup that generates human-sounding voices using AI, aligning with Meta's roadmap for AI characters, Meta AI, wearables, and audio content creation.
Meta acquires AI voice cloning startup PlayAI, adding its team to Meta's efforts in developing superhuman artificial intelligence and AI products like AI Characters and wearables under Johan Schalkwyk.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg assembles an AI 'dream team', hiring former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman and partner Daniel Gross, doubling down on AI investments after previous efforts fall short of expectations.
Dia, the new AI-powered browser, redefines web browsing by integrating a ChatGPT-like assistant that accesses users' data and websites, transforming it into an AI-powered command center for personalized assistance and seamless web operation.
Apple unveiled 'Liquid Glass', a shiny, reflective UI with transparent elements and dynamic animations, inspired by its Vision Pro VR headset, aiming to unify the interface across devices for a fluid, glassy experience.