Rachel Metz / Bloomberg:
Source: OpenAI is developing a feature for ChatGPT that can search the web and show results with citations to sources and images — The feature would let ChatGPT users search the web and cite sources in its results. — OpenAI is developing a feature for ChatGPT that can search the web …
CNBC:
Disney reported Disney+ and Hulu had an operating income of $47M in Q2, vs. a loss of $587M YoY, the first time the streamers had a combined profit in a quarter — The “Partners” statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, at Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World …
Aisha S Gani / Bloomberg:
UK banking app Revolut launches Revolut X, a crypto trading service to let “experienced traders” buy and sell 100+ different tokens, with 0% to 0.09% fees — The new platform, called Revolut X, will allow “experienced traders” to buy and sell over 100 different tokens, according to a statement on Tuesday.
Associated Press:
A look at Campaign Nucleus, an AI company from ex-Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale, who says its AI can generate emails, gauge voter sentiment, and more — Donald Trump's former campaign manager looked squarely into the camera and promised his viewers they were about to witness a bold new era in politics.
Blake Brittain / Reuters:
A US court rejects Realtek's lawsuit accusing MediaTek of paying a company to file meritless US patent lawsuits to drive Realtek out of the TV chip market — Chipmaker MediaTek (2454.TW) has convinced a California federal court to reject a lawsuit accusing it of illegally partnering …
Barkha Dutt / Rest of World:
During India's general election, some Indian politicians and parties are using deepfake videos and audios of popular, deceased politicians in their campaigns — Digital rights activists have questioned the ethics of using “soft fakes” to resurrect the past and manage the future.
Erin Griffith / New York Times:
The increase of stock sales in privately held companies leads to tensions with startups like Stripe; the market is estimated to rise 40% YoY to $64B in 2024 — The market for shares of hot start-ups like SpaceX and Stripe is projected to reach a record $64 billion this year.
Cate Lawrence / Tech.eu:
Paris-based Stonal, which offers a data management platform for real estate owners and investors in Europe and launched StonalGPT earlier in 2024, raised €100M — In early 2024, Stonal launched its proprietary StonalGPT, the first generative AI solution designed for real estate owners and investors,
Pieter Haeck / Politico:
The EU's crackdown on Huawei shows an EU-wide TikTok ban will likely take years of diplomacy, as the bloc lacks a formal say over national security concerns — Of all the shots Europe is firing at China, the threat of a blanket TikTok ban is likely to only scuff Beijing.
Anthony Ha / TechCrunch:
Jack Dorsey replies “no” to an X user who asked if he was still on the Bluesky board; it's not clear when he left, as Bluesky's FAQ still lists him as a member — It sounds like Bluesky's most prominent backer is no longer on its board. — On Saturday, Jack Dorsey posted on X …