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YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness

YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness: YouTube Shorts viewers might soon see AI versions of their favorite creators when scrolling through their feeds. Read More

OpenAI aims to ship its first device in 2026, and it could be earbuds: The AI startup is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year, OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said during an interview Davos. Read More

NYT Games' Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true: This new Scrabble inspired game is a distraction-free alternative to ad-loaded competitors like Words With Friends. Read More

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Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal hands over reins to Blinkit chief as quick commerce takes off

Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal hands over reins to Blinkit chief as quick commerce takes off: Deepinder Goyal will remain on Eternal's board as its vice chairman. Read More

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