NotebookLM’s Video Overview feature now supports 80 languages

Google announced on Monday that it has updated NotebookLM’s Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, including French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. The company also upgraded its Audio Overview feature, enhancing non-English audio summaries to be more detailed. Last month,…

Amazon AGI Labs chief defends his reverse acqui-hire

When Amazon hired the founders of AI startup Adept last year, it was one of the first examples of what became known as a reverse acqui-hire. This type of deal involves a large company hiring key startup team members and…

Tech founder throws hat in California governor’s race

Tech founder Ethan Agarwal is running for the California gubernatorial seat in 2026. Agarwal has raised tens of millions of dollars from venture capitalists across his two startups. He is described as a Democrat who believes in capitalism. Agarwal told…

How chatbot design choices are fueling AI delusions

A user named Jane created a chatbot using Meta’s AI Studio on August 8. Seeking therapeutic support for mental health issues, she gradually pushed the bot to become an expert on a wide range of topics, from wilderness survival and…

Silicon Valley is pouring millions into pro-AI PACs to sway midterms

Silicon Valley veterans including Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI President Greg Brockman are investing over one hundred million dollars into a network of political-action committees. This new network, named Leading the Future, will advocate against strict AI regulations in the upcoming…