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Nyne Builds AI Agents Designed to Understand Human Context

Startup Nyne is attempting to solve one of the biggest limitations of today’s artificial-intelligence assistants: their lack of contextual awareness. Many current AI systems can generate text or perform tasks…

Anthropic Launches Policy Think Tank Amid Growing AI Governance Debate

Artificial-intelligence company Anthropic has launched a new policy research institute aimed at examining the societal impact of advanced AI systems. The think tank will focus on issues such as economic…

Meta Pauses Teen Access to AI Characters Amid Safety Concerns

Meta has temporarily paused teenagers’ access to its AI-generated character tools while the company works on safety improvements. The platform allows users to interact with conversational AI personas designed for…

SAP Study Finds Strong Optimism About AI Among Latin American Businesses

A regional survey conducted by SAP indicates growing optimism among business leaders about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across Latin America. The study examined perspectives from executives across multiple…

AI Regulation Debate Intensifies in Washington

Artificial intelligence has become a major policy issue in Washington as lawmakers debate how to regulate rapidly evolving technologies. U.S. policymakers are considering proposals that would establish safety standards for…

AI HR Startup Comp Raises $17.25M Backed by Khosla’s Keith Rabois

A Brazilian HR-technology startup called Comp has raised $17.25 million in Series A funding, with the round led by Khosla Ventures and investor Keith Rabois joining the company’s board. The…

Generative AI Transforms Software Development

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how software engineers write and maintain code. Tools powered by large language models can now suggest code snippets, detect bugs and automate repetitive programming…

AI Cooperation Seen as Key to North American Technology Growth

Mexico is increasingly being viewed as a strategic partner in the North American artificial-intelligence ecosystem. Analysts argue that deeper technological cooperation between the United States, Canada and Mexico could strengthen…

Uruguay and Microsoft Launch Artificial Intelligence Innovation Lab

Uruguay has partnered with Microsoft to launch a new artificial-intelligence innovation laboratory designed to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The initiative aims to support startups, researchers and public institutions developing…

Chile Launches “Latam-GPT,” an AI Model Built for Latin America

Chile has introduced Latam-GPT, the first open-source large language model designed specifically for Latin America’s cultural and linguistic context. The project is led by Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence…