At Microsoft's Ignite conference, Microsoft introduced Copilot Actions, a new feature for Microsoft 365 Copilot users to automate repetitive tasks, such as creating meeting summaries or weekly reports. Copilot Actions, currently in private preview, uses AI agents in SharePoint, PowerPoint for translations, and Outlook for finding optimal meeting times.

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HarperCollins partners with AI firm to enhance nonfiction backlist titles, offering authors an opt-in option.

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Perplexity's AI search engine now allows Pro subscribers in the US to purchase products directly from the search engine with free shipping.

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ESPN is testing an AI-generated avatar called FACTS to promote sports analytics education and fun, using data from ESPN Analytics.

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Google Workspace is introducing an AI image generator in Google Docs, allowing paid users to create visuals for their documents. The feature is available in Gemini-powered add-ons and can be accessed under Insert > Image > Help me create an image.

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Elon Musk has updated his lawsuit against OpenAI to include antitrust claims against Microsoft, accusing the two companies of monopolizing the generative AI market.

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The Rabbit R1 now allows users to customize its interface with AI-generated designs, but this feature may slow down responses, taking over 30 seconds to appear.

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Bluesky has gained 15-16 million users, but faces competition from other social media platforms like Threads, Mastodon, and X.

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NASA and Microsoft collaborate to create an AI chatbot called Earth Copilot, which will provide easy-to-understand answers to questions about the Earth based on NASA's vast scientific data.

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A fake album was uploaded to HEALTH's artist page on Spotify, one of three fake albums that appeared under their name. The albums were later removed. A similar incident occurred the following weekend with a fake Annie album.

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