OpenAI has made ChatGPT Search available to all users, previously a paid feature that provided real-time web information for query answers. Additionally, it has been integrated into Advanced Voice Mode. A developers-focused 'mini' Dev Day with upcoming announcements has been teased for tomorrow.

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The UK government is consulting on an opt-out copyright regime for AI training, requiring rights holders to take active steps if they don't want their intellectual property used.

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Google has updated its terms to allow customers to use its generative AI in high-risk domains like healthcare, provided a human is in the loop.

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Google is investing $90 million in Cassava Technologies, a partner in Google's Umoja subsea cable project connecting Africa and Australia. This investment comes amidst a surge in cloud spending and the growing need for AI infrastructure.

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Chinese shopping app Temu reclaimed the title of most-downloaded free app in the U.S., surpassing TikTok which was banned in the country this year.

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56 US startups have become unicorns in 2024, despite a tight venture capital market, with AI startups like xAI and Physical Intelligence leading the way, along with cybersecurity, health tech, and fintech companies.

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Agave Games, creator of the popular mobile game 'Find the Cat', has raised $18 million in Series A funding. The startup plans to expand its team and develop new titles, with at least two more expected in the next year. The success of 'Find the Cat', which has surpassed 10 million downloads since its release in August, highlights the ongoing popularity of casual mobile games.

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BlackBerry has sold its Cylance cybersecurity business to Arctic Wolf for $160 million, a significant write-down from the $1.4 billion it paid in 2018.

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Turing, an AI-powered talent management platform, has secured $87 million in a Series D funding round, valuing the startup at $1.1 billion. The company aims to address the global shortage of engineering talent by using AI to source, evaluate, hire, onboard, and manage engineers remotely.

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DEEPX, a South Korean on-device AI chip startup, raised $80 million in Series C funding at a $529 million valuation. The funding will support the development of AI applications in electronic devices. This brings the company's total raise to around $95 million.

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