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Fox Nation to Debut AI-Generated 'Houdini' Series
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Fox Nation to Debut AI-Generated 'Houdini' Series

Fox Nation is launching a three-part docuseries titled "Houdini: Back from the Dead" on October 14, ahead of the 100th anniversary of the legendary illusionist's death. The show heavily utilizes artificial intelligence to recreate Harry Houdini, allowing him to narrate his own life story. Produced by Red Rock Films, the project blends AI generation with extensive archival material, historical research, and human-written scripts. While human actors served as physical stand-ins, AI was used to transform them into historical figures, marking a controversial first foray into fully AI-generated content for a major news network.

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5 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get your discounted pass

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just five days away, bringing the global tech ecosystem together at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. Attendees can still secure final discounted rates and save up to $100 before prices go up at the door. Additional promotions include 50% off a second pass for pairs and special rates for groups of four or more.

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Silicon Valley Legal Drama 'Cupertino' Explores AI Insanity
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Silicon Valley Legal Drama 'Cupertino' Explores AI Insanity

Creators Robert and Michelle King return to the legal drama genre with 'Cupertino', a fast-paced CBS series set against the backdrop of the artificial intelligence boom in Silicon Valley. Starring Mike Colter, the show blends procedural elements with philosophical questions regarding machine consciousness, culpability, and digital ethics. While maintaining the trademark wit and fast pace of the creators' previous hits like 'The Good Wife' and 'The Good Fight', the series probes deeper into the spiritual and societal implications of rapidly advancing technology, asking whether algorithms are transforming modern life in ways science alone cannot answer.

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China's Manus Raises Over $500M After Meta Deal Falls Through

Chinese AI lab Manus, operating under parent company Butterfly Effect, has successfully raised over $500 million in its first funding round since Chinese authorities blocked Meta's planned $2 billion acquisition. The investment round was led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital, with participation from major existing shareholders including Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund. This financial boost comes as Manus resumes independent operations and expands its global hiring efforts.

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Google Releases Local-First AI Note-Taker AI Edge Foresight

Google has launched a new Mac application called AI Edge Foresight, designed to compete with popular AI meeting note-takers like Granola. The app leverages on-device AI models to operate completely offline, focusing on privacy and local processing. Utilizing models like EmbeddingGemma 2 and Gemma 4, the software transcribes conversations, generates meeting notes, and allows users to query a personalized knowledge base built from documents and transcripts.

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AI Audio Startup Sonilo Raises $11 Million in B Capital-Led Round
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AI Audio Startup Sonilo Raises $11 Million in B Capital-Led Round

Sonilo, a generative audio startup founded by former TikTok AI and music executives, has successfully raised $11 million in a funding round led by B Capital, with participation from Redpoint. The San Francisco-based company develops multimodal technology designed to analyze video content frame by frame and automatically generate synchronized music and sound effects. The fresh capital will be allocated toward expanding computing power, growing creator and developer platforms, and developing its commercial music licensing operations.

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‘Owning Manhattan’ Star Ryan Serhant Partners With AI Startup HeyGen
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‘Owning Manhattan’ Star Ryan Serhant Partners With AI Startup HeyGen

Ryan Serhant, star of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan' and a prominent real estate broker, has partnered with AI startup HeyGen to create an artificial intelligence avatar for social media content. The avatar, operating under the handle @HeySerhant, will share real estate insights and lessons across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X. The collaboration addresses the challenge of managing a massive content output while running a sprawling real estate empire, an in-house production studio, and appearing on television. Serhant's company produces roughly 2,200 social posts a month, and the AI tool helps bridge the gap between his busy schedule and audience demand.

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Vesta Raises $30M to Bring Swarms of AI Agents to Mortgage Lenders

Vesta, an AI-native mortgage software startup, has successfully raised $30 million in a funding round led by Conversion Capital. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its market share and introduce new product lines featuring swarms of AI agents. The funding round also saw participation from key industry players, including existing backers like Andreessen Horowitz and Citi Ventures, as well as three of Vesta's major customers: Pennymac, New American Funding, and others.

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Cupertino: A Surprising and Rewarding Take on Tech Backlash

Cupertino brings contemporary tech backlash into the traditional format of a CBS procedural. Although it starts out slightly unsure of itself, the show quickly finds its footing by parodying real-world phenomena like prediction markets and AI controversies. By leveraging the familiar structure of broadcast television, the series speaks directly to the widespread feelings of helplessness and anxiety caused by rapid technological change.

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The AI telling farmers when to harvest

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in agriculture to help farmers determine the optimal time to harvest crops like apples and berries. Companies like Okanagan Specialty Fruits are testing advanced camera systems and predictive models to navigate extreme weather and labor challenges. While traditional farming relies heavily on human intuition, these new technologies offer precise crop estimates and harvest timelines. However, the accuracy of these AI tools depends heavily on the quality of historical data provided.

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AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn

Samsung Electronics has announced it expects a massive nine-fold surge in quarterly operating profit, reaching an estimated 107.4 trillion won ($80 billion). This milestone marks the fourth consecutive quarter of record earnings for the South Korean tech giant. The extraordinary financial performance is primarily driven by the global boom in artificial intelligence, which has created unprecedented demand for specialized memory chips used in data centres. Additionally, the company anticipates a further market boost from its latest folding smartphones launched in August.

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Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia

Mecka AI, an emerging startup focused on gathering critical training data for robotics, has successfully secured $60 million in funding led by prominent venture capital firm Sequoia. The company's core business model relies on compensating everyday people to record their everyday tasks, generating valuable real-world datasets. As the robotics and artificial intelligence sectors experience rapid acceleration, the demand for high-quality training information has surged significantly. Mecka AI aims to bridge this growing data gap, positioning itself as a vital player in how modern machines learn to navigate human environments.

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Nous Research hits $1.5B valuation and launches business AI agents

Nous Research, the developer behind the Hermes agent, has officially confirmed a staggering valuation of $1.5 billion following a successful $90 million Series B funding round. The company is expanding its footprint in the enterprise sector by rolling out specialized AI agents explicitly designed to assist business users in streamlining their daily operations.

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Using AI for feedback, not answers, may help students earn higher grades

Recent research from Phys.org highlights that how students use artificial intelligence matters significantly more than simply whether they use it or not. While AI can boost academic performance on average, instrumental reliance on it for ready-made answers can actually lower grades compared to not using AI at all. Conversely, students who leverage AI as a tool for constructive feedback and to identify missing perspectives tend to achieve substantially better results. This approach encourages critical thinking and active learning rather than passive dependence.

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ChatGPT’s Intelligent UI update brings pictures and charts

OpenAI has introduced a new Intelligent UI feature for ChatGPT, transforming how users interact with the artificial intelligence chatbot. By combining traditional text responses with dynamic visuals like diagrams, charts, forms, and interactive buttons, the interface aims to make information much more accessible. Rolling out alongside GPT-6 to all users, this update marks a major shift from text-only conversational interfaces toward rich, multimedia experiences. The change allows ChatGPT to present complex data in structured, easy-to-digest formats.

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Microsoft gives Copilot deeper control over Windows and local files

Microsoft has announced major upgrades to its Copilot AI system, granting it deeper integration and control across the Windows operating system. The new features allow the AI to access local files on users' PCs and perform direct actions. This update is part of Microsoft's broader vision termed "Hybrid Intelligence," where applications and tools combine local computing power with cloud-based AI capabilities to enhance user productivity.

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ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with a new interface

OpenAI is rolling out a brand new user interface for ChatGPT designed to bring interactive visuals directly into the experience. This update aims to transform how users interact with the popular artificial intelligence tool. The shift toward a more visual platform represents a significant step in making AI interactions more engaging, intuitive, and practical for everyday tasks.

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Andrew Garfield Stopped Using ChatGPT After Playing Sam Altman
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Andrew Garfield Stopped Using ChatGPT After Playing Sam Altman

Actor Andrew Garfield revealed that portraying OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the upcoming film 'Artificial' completely changed his perspective on artificial intelligence. While he previously used ChatGPT as a casual search tool, researching the role made him deeply uncomfortable with the technology. Garfield admitted that diving into the origin story of OpenAI and Altman's dramatic 2023 ousting and reinstatement left him frightened and mistrusting. Consequently, he has completely stopped using the chatbot in his daily life.

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