Meta has hired a highly influential OpenAI researcher, Trapit Bansal, to work on its AI reasoning models under the company’s new AI superintelligence unit, a person familiar with the matter tells TechCrunch….
Tech Crunch – As AI kills search traffic, Google launches Offerwall to boost publisher revenue
Offerwall lets publishers give their sites’ readers a variety of ways to access their content, including through options like micro payments, taking surveys, watching ads, and more. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trial
In dueling lawsuits, current and former employees of the attorney general’s office sling allegations that threaten to intrude on Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – Opinion: El Paso’s future takes vision and collaboration
By Ricardo Mora Great cities are shaped by bold, visionary ideas and they succeed when public, private and nonprofit leaders come together to bring those ideas to life. Just consider the iconic…
Tech Crunch – Suno snaps up WavTool for its AI music editing tools amid ongoing dispute with music labels
AI music company Suno acquired WavTool, a browser-based AI DAW. This aims to improve editing capabilities for musicians. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Evacuation orders for Trout Fire lifted
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — All evacuation orders for the Trout Fire were lifted on Thursday morning, June 26, and residents are encouraged to remain alert and stay informed on changing weather…
Texas Monthly – This Boozy Margarita Pie Is Almost as Good as an Ice-Cold Cocktail
When I bring a dish to a party, I have two rules: It needs to be fun, and it needs to be easy. During the summer, I add a third rule: It…
Tech Crunch – Jeff Bezos is reportedly courting Trump after public spat with Musk
Bezos allegedly sees an opening for his space company, Blue Origin, now that Musk has been diminished in the eyes of the President. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – People use AI for companionship much less than we’re led to think
A report by Anthropic reveals that people rarely seek companionship from AI, and turn to AI for emotional support or advice only 2.9% of the time. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – YouTube adds an AI Overviews-like search results carousel
YouTube is rolling out new AI-powered features to help users find content and information more easily, the company announced on Thursday. Read more: Read More