George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back new ‘Human Consent Standard’ for AI licensing
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back new ‘Human Consent Standard’ for AI licensing

Hollywood actors and producers are standing behind a new AI licensing standard that will tell AI systems whether they’ll need to pay to use a person’s likeness, creative work, characters, and designs. With the Human Consent Standard, people can set terms for the use of their work or likeness, including giving AI systems full permission […]

Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll
Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll

Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is rolling out today to the company’s vehicle fleet. The assistant will be available through a software update to all compatible Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicle owners who subscribe to the company’s Connect Plus cellular service, which costs $15 a month or $150 a year, or are in an […]

The End Of The ERP Era? SAP Wants AI Agents To Run Your ‘Autonomous Enterprise’

SAP’s Autonomous Enterprise model puts AI agents in charge of core business operations, rewriting its ERP model that defined the company for 50 years.

Dessn raises $6M for its production focused design tool

A new startup called Dessn has raised $6M to build AI-powered design tools that work directly with production codebases.

I Ran 31 Miles In Smart Glasses. Here’s What Actually Works

Smartglasses companies are now starting to target niche markets, including fitness and distance runners. Is that a smart move?

AI voice startup Vapi hits $500M valuation after winning Amazon Ring over 40 rivals

Vapi says its enterprise business has grown 10-fold since early 2025 as companies shift customer support and sales calls to AI agents.

Billions In Prescriptions Go Unfilled. This Startup Is Using AI To Fix That.

Forus reached $1 billion valuation by dealing with the unglamorous admin work of processing scrips so patients can get the drugs they need.

Google Gemini can turn your pile of handwritten notes into a full study guide in seconds

Gemini can now scan your physical handwritten notes and turn them into a structured study guide or flashcards.

Sony wants AI to turn your gaming moments into shareable highlights

Sony has filed a patent for an AI system that automatically detects and turns your best gaming moments into polished, shareable highlight cards and collectibles.

Making Sense Of What’s Really Going On Inside AI By Using Newly Devised Natural Language Autoencoders

Anthropic has published a newly devised approach to interpreting AI. They call this NLA for natural language autoencoders. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.