Other notable news includes Google introducing a "Screenshare" feature for its AI chatbot, Deutsche Telekom's announcement of a low-cost "AI Phone," and Volkswagen unveiling its cheapest EV, the ID EVERY1. ChatGPT's latest macOS app version can now directly edit code, and Google has open-sourced SpeciesNet to help identify animal species from camera trap photos. Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered mice to have mammoth-like fur, and YouTube Lite offers an ad-free viewing experience for $7.99 per month. In analysis, Signal's popularity in the Netherlands is attributed to privacy concerns and Europe's reliance on U.S. technology.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI is considering charging $20,000 per month for specialized AI agents aimed at supporting PhD-level research.
- Scale AI is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor for compliance with labor laws.
- Digg is making a comeback under the ownership of its original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
- Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered mice to have mammoth-like fur as part of their efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth by 2028.