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Plus, Google’s Gemini starts ordering dinner on your behalf and AI dominates the conversation at SXSW 2026.
Plus, Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup and Jio Says The Future Of Telecoms Isn’t Data – It’s AI.
Plus, Perplexity's 'Computer' coordinates 19 AI models, and the Premier League announces it will launch its own streaming platform.
Plus, Gemini makes music now, and Snowflake and OpenAI formalise a $200 million partnership.
Plus, Amazon plans an AI content marketplace for publishers, and OpenAI delays its Jony Ive-designed hardware device to 2027.
Meliora Ventures announces new strategic investments in leading Aussie startups Springboards.AI and StoryDesk.AI
Plus, Anthropic disrupts the Saas landscape, and Amazon announces a Gen AI initiative to speed up production and cut costs, whilst keeping human creativity at the centre.
Plus, AI Agents have their own Social Media network now, and ElevenLabs launches AI album 'The Eleven Album'.
Plus, Spotify rolls out AI-enabled ‘prompted playlists’ and Vertical AI legal startup Harvey acquires Hexus.
Plus, OpenAI introduces ads into ChatGPT, ElevenLabs could double its valuation and Netflix announces a major move into video podcasts.
Plus, PubMatic launches AgenticOS, OpenAI announces ChatGPT Health and iHeartMedia signs Google partnership.
Plus, LEGO, Samsung and NVIDIA set to announce at CES, China develops new AI guidelines, and the YouTube Playables beta is here.
