Meta seeks to limit evidence in child safety case
Meta is set to go on trial in New Mexico for allegedly failing to protect minors. The company is requesting a broad swath of information not be allowed to be presented in court.
Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini
Students can prompt Gemini by typing “I want to take a practice SAT test,” and the AI will provide them with a free practice exam. Gemini then analyzes the results, highlighting strengths and identifying areas
Former CEO of celeb fav gym Dogpound launches $5M fund to back wellness companies
Jenny Liu is a solo first-time GP looking to back underrepresented wellness founders.
Substack launches a TV app
The move comes as Substack has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers.
Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with no human safety driver
Not all of Tesla’s fleet in Austin will be fully driverless. Per Tesla’s AI lead Ashok Elluswamy, the company will be “starting with a few unsupervised vehicles mixed in with the broader robotaxi
Ireland proposes new law allowing police to use spyware
The Irish government announced that it wants to pass a law that would grant police more surveillance powers, such as using spyware to fight serious crime, while aiming to protect the privacy rights of its citizens.
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger
General Fusion’s merger with an acquisition company will net the company over $300 million. Just last year, the company ran into trouble raising money from other investors.
Waymo continues robotaxi ramp up with Miami service now open to public
Waymo is opening its driverless robotaxis to the public in Miami, starting with a 60-square-mile service area and plans to reach the airport “soon.”
Blue Origin schedules third New Glenn launch for late February, but not to the moon
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin had previously suggested that the third launch of the mega-rocket would take the space company’s robotic lunar lander to the moon.
Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses
The company notes that AI Mode doesn’t train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the model’s responses.