1 Amazon shuts down ‘Inspire’
Amazon has shut down its TikTok-like short video feature ‘Inspire’, which helped customers shop through videos and photos. The feature, which started in 2022, did not get much content, and its need also decreased after Amazon’s partnership with social media sites like Instagram and Snap. Now the company is focusing on its new AI shopping assistant ‘Rufus’ and new features related to social media, to make shopping more easy and fun.
2 New rule on Facebook Live Videos!
Now live videos will not remain on Facebook forever! Under the new rule, live streams will be saved for only 30 days, then will be automatically deleted. This change will start from Wednesday, and there will be 90 days before the old videos are removed—users can download the video, save it to the cloud, or convert it to reels! Facebook has also added a new download tool, so that people can keep their videos safe. Do you think this change is right?
3 Fiverr’s new AI tool: An opportunity or compulsion for freelancers?
Fiverr has launched new AI tools for freelancers, allowing them to train AI on their work and charge clients for using it. With a $25/month “personal AI model” and a $29/month AI assistant, Fiverr has added new features. But the question is – will this technology help freelancers or make their jobs more difficult? Will this change be beneficial for them or bring trouble?
4 Mira Murati launches new AI startup “Thinking Machine Lab”
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has launched a new AI startup called Thinking Machine Lab, which will create smarter and easily replaceable AI systems. She is joined by former OpenAI top scientists John Schulman and Barrett Zoff. The company’s focus will be on making AI safer and easier to understand, so that it can help in new discoveries in science and engineering. Murati has added big AI experts to his team and talks are going on for investment.
5 Cyber attack on Insight Partners!
Insight Partners’ systems were attacked in January, where hackers cleverly infiltrated it! The company took immediate action, started an investigation and strengthened security, but did not say whether any data was stolen or not. Is your information also at risk? Stay connected for updates!
6 Big companies on a mission to improve the carbon market!
Amazon, Microsoft and Exxon have formed a new team to improve the deteriorating image of carbon markets. The 2023 investigation revealed the selling of fake carbon credits, which reduced people’s trust in these markets. Now these companies are busy making new rules to make this market more clean and reliable. Will these changes really show effect? Everyone’s eyes are on this!
7 Big success of secure superintelligence!
Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup Safe Superintelligence is set to receive $1 billion in funding, which could take its total value to over $30 billion! Greenoaks Capital Partners is leading this investment and is ready to invest $500 million. If this deal is confirmed, the company’s total funding will be $2 billion. The special thing is that this startup is not selling any AI product yet, yet it is being discussed a lot in the tech world!
8 Apple removed 1.35 lakh apps in Europe!
Apple has removed more than 1.35 lakh apps from its store that did not comply with the new European rules! Now app makers will have to provide their phone number, email and address, which has increased the trouble for small developers. Many have used virtual addresses and numbers to hide their information. Until these rules are met, the removed apps will not return!
9 Elon Musk’s AI entry to bring change in government!
The new chatbot of Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is ready to improve government functioning! According to a TechCrunch report, this AI is giving suggestions to remove redundant work in government offices and simplify the decision-making process. It is hosted by SpaceX engineer Christopher Stanley on his website. It is designed to make agencies like USAID more effective, but it also has problems of giving wrong information and strange advice. Also, the question is arising whether its use can benefit xAI financially?
10 Duolingo’s owl ‘Duo’ ‘dead’ after colliding with Cybertruck, but the truth is something else!
Language learning app Duolingo created a stir on the internet by announcing the ‘death’ of its famous green owl ‘Duo’! It was claimed that he was hit by a Cybertruck, and CEO Luis von Ahn also read his condolence message on TikTok. But all this was a unique promotion, due to which Duolingo’s downloads increased by 38% and web searches increased by 58%! Now the company is running a ‘Duo or Die’ campaign, where users are being given a chance to ‘bring back’ Duo by collecting points in the app. So is this a fun plan or just a way to attract attention?
11 📢 Direct purchase on Google Play Books for iOS users!
Google has launched a new way to buy e-books and audiobooks in the Play Books app for iOS users! Now press the “Book” button, go directly to the Google Play website and easily buy the book of your choice. This will give Google a chance to avoid Apple’s 30% commission. Also, users can share their purchased books with family through Family Library. This change comes after Apple’s new linking policy and the decision in the Epic Games case, which allowed app developers to provide links for purchases on their website.
12 Trump administration reverses decision on hydropower cuts!
The Trump administration had laid off a large number of employees in agencies related to hydropower, which increased the risk of disruption in power supply. But after strong resentment from leaders and customers, the government withdrew its decision. These agencies supply electricity to crores of people in 34 states and run themselves with their earnings. Now the big question is – will the power system remain normal or will new problems arise?
13 Humane AI Pin ends! HP bought the company
Humane’s AI Pin is now shutting down! HP bought the company’s assets for $116 million, and after February 28, 2025, these devices will not work. Humane has advised users to immediately keep their data safe, as its servers, calling, messaging and AI services will be shut down. This device, which claimed to replace the smartphone, flopped due to poor reviews and battery problems. Now HP will use Humane’s technology and team in its new products.
