⚙️ Eerie emotions: Today Google announced that its new series of AI models, PaliGemma 2, can be fine-tuned to identify emotions. AI experts aren't sure this is even possible but say the claim is troubling nonetheless. Read more
📲 Indonesia gets its way: Indonesia banned recent iPhone models from being sold in the country because they didn't meet its threshold of having 40% of their parts being manufactured locally. Now Apple plans to build a manufacturing plant in the country. Read more
🏋️ Not subtle: Fitness startup Ladder claims that Peloton ripped off its app in the design of its Strength+ app. The company cites user feedback and the fact that 15 Peloton employees across engineering and design have been using the app since January. Read more
♻️ Recycling robots: Robots are playing an increasingly important role in recycling as consumers and businesses remain mediocre at separating their waste. AMP is building full recycling facilities using its robots and just raised $91 million. Read more
⚙️ Copilot can read: Today Microsoft started rolling out a U.S. preview of Copilot Vision, a tool that can read, understand, and answer questions about the web page you are on. The preview is restricted to certain websites the company has approved. Read more
🔌 Electric expansion: Electric car owners, rejoice! Rivian recently opened a charging station in Joshua Tree, California, that any type of electric vehicle can use. This is part of the company's plan to bolster the interconnected charger network. Read more
