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Adobe Teases Generative AI Video Tools
SpaceX Conducts Spacewalk Mobility Tests
Amazon Throws Ads In Rufus Chatbot
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Alibaba Backs Connectly with $20M Series B
Connectly, an AI startup specializing in personalized messaging for e-commerce, raised $20M in a Series B round led by Alibaba, bringing its total funding to $37.2M…

Google’s Ad Dominance Under Fire in Antitrust Trial
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Adobe Teases Generative AI Video Tools

Adobe previewed new generative AI video tools in its Firefly model, allowing users to generate short video clips from text descriptions with simulated camera controls to adjust angles, motion, and shooting distance.

Adobe’s Firefly model emphasizes being “commercially safe” by using licensed and public domain content, with the tools set to release in beta later this year.

SpaceX Conducts Spacewalk Mobility Tests

Commander @rookisaacman has egressed Dragon and is going through the first of three suit mobility tests that will test overall hand body control, vertical movement with Skywalker, and foot restraint pic.twitter.com/XATJQhLuIZ

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 12, 2024

SpaceX Commander Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis performed a series of mobility tests aboard Dragon to evaluate movement control during spacewalks.

The tests included single-hand body movement control, vertical movement using the Skywalker system, and evaluating the use of a foot restraint for stability.

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Amazon Throws Ads Into Rufus Chatbot

Amazon is testing sponsored ads in its shopping-focused chatbot, Rufus, which will show ads based on search and conversation context. The chatbot may also generate text to accompany ad content.

This move mirrors Microsoft’s integration of ads in its Copilot chatbot, reflecting a trend toward monetizing AI chat platforms.

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Everything Else You Need To Know

Steam’s Improved Family Sharing Feature: Valve has rolled out its Steam Families feature, which allows multiple family members to play games from a shared library simultaneously, manage parental controls, and approve game purchases.

MiNT’s $800 Film Camera: MiNT has opened preorders for the Rollei 35AF, a modern take on the 1966 classic film camera with autofocus. Preorders close today.

Google’s NotebookLM Generates AI-Hosted Podcasts: Google has introduced a feature in its NotebookLM app that creates AI-generated podcasts based on users’ notes and research with two AI personalities who “banter” about the material.

Memphis Residents Protest xAI Data Center: Residents in Memphis are raising concerns about the environmental impact of xAI’s new data center, citing a lack of transparency and the company’s reported use of gas generators without proper permits.

Nuro Expands Into Robotaxis & Autonomous Vehicles: Nuro, known for its delivery robots, is expanding into the robotaxi and autonomous vehicle markets. The company plans to license its Nuro Driver technology to automakers and mobility providers.

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