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A growing tension between consumer health awareness and corporate transparency is surfacing, particularly in discussions around ultraprocessed foods and dynamic pricing in grocery stores. Meanwhile, the push for electric vehicles is gaining momentum as countries like Costa Rica seek to insulate themselves from unpredictable oil prices, reflecting a broader global shift toward sustainability. On the flip side, the turbulence in the airline industry, exemplified by Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown, underscores the fragility of businesses in a volatile economic landscape, while the cannabis sector is poised for growth amid regulatory shifts.
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- It’s not just you — Bluesky is (sorta) down
Bluesky has faced significant service disruptions since early morning, affecting user access and functionality.
- Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode
Google's new AI Mode for Chrome desktop allows users to explore the web alongside AI-generated insights, enhancing the browsing experience.
- InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure out where AI agents go wrong
InsightFinder has secured $15 million in funding to address the challenges companies face in monitoring AI agents and understanding the broader implications of AI integration within their tech stacks, as highlighted by CEO Helen Gu.
- AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it’s boosting their revenue too
AI traffic to U.S. retail sites surged 393% in Q1, with a notable 269% increase in March, leading to higher conversion rates and revenue compared to non-AI shoppers.
- Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games
Roblox's latest AI assistant enhancements equip creators with advanced tools for planning, building, and testing games, streamlining the development process.
- Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence
Google's Gemini now utilizes Nano Banana technology to generate AI images tailored to users' preferences, leveraging implicit understanding rather than explicit prompts.
- Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors
Google's recent efforts have shifted focus from penalizing advertisers to targeting harmful ads, resulting in the blocking of 8.3 billion ads in 2025 while suspending fewer advertisers overall.
- You’ve heard of hybrid cars. Now meet a hybrid cement plant.
NOC Energy is pioneering a hybrid approach in heavy industry by combining fossil fuels and electricity in cement production, potentially transforming the sector's energy consumption.
- Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster
Runway's CEO argues that AI technology could enable Hollywood to produce multiple films at the cost of a single blockbuster, suggesting that increased volume may enhance the chances of creating successful hits.