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Instead, Axlerod, an LLM-based assistant unveiled in recent academic research, is positioning itself as a behind-the-scenes productivity boost for independent insurance agents, cutting search times and improving accuracy in one of the industry’s most paperwork-heavy jobs. The project, developed by researchers at Dakota State University … Read more
When OpenAI says it’s testing ads in ChatGPT, it’s not pitching a pivot—it’s signaling a funding strategy. The move arrives alongside the global expansion of ChatGPT Go, the company’s $8-per-month plan, now available in the U.S. and other markets. Together, the two decisions outline how … Read more
A cryptic billboard, a nightclub-inspired coding puzzle, and a hiring crunch that spiraled into a funding windfall. That unlikely mix helped Listen Labs raise $69 million in Series B funding, cementing its position as one of the fastest-rising startups in AI-driven customer research. The round … Read more
Wikipedia is changing how the AI industry taps into the world’s largest open encyclopedia—and it’s doing it on its own terms. The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia, has confirmed that it has signed paid data-access agreements with a slate of major AI companies, including … Read more
OpenAI appears to be quietly laying the groundwork for a major expansion of ChatGPT—and it’s happening behind the scenes. Recent updates to ChatGPT’s web, iOS, and Android apps include references to a new internal feature codenamed “Agora.” The feature hasn’t been announced publicly, but its … Read more
OpenAI is no longer just experimenting with language—it’s productizing it. This week, OpenAI quietly launched ChatGPT Translate, a standalone translation platform that signals a clear challenge to Google Translate, one of the most entrenched tools on the internet. While the surface experience looks familiar, the … Read more
Google is taking a decisive step away from cloud-only healthcare AI. On January 13, 2026, Google Research announced two new open medical AI models designed to work without a constant internet connection—one focused on medical imaging, the other on clinical speech transcription. Both are aimed … Read more
AI filmmaking just crossed a line it won’t be able to uncross. At the recent 1 Billion Followers Summit, one short film stood out from more than 3,500 global submissions to win the inaugural Global AI Film Award—and a $1 million prize. The winner, Lily, … Read more
As AI data centers spread across the U.S., local resistance is rising—from higher power bills to fears over water use. Now Microsoft says it has a different approach: build AI infrastructure with communities, not over them. The company has unveiled a five-point “community-first” framework that … Read more
Local governments rarely move fast. But one South Carolina town just proved they can move smart. Earlier this month, Mount Pleasant quietly launched Sawyer, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to answer resident questions 24 hours a day—no hold music, no office-hour limits, no human bottlenecks. … Read more