The biggest AI stories of the year (so far) You can chart a year through product launches, or you can measure it in the greater moments that change the way we look at AI. The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry against sketchy products, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations — it’s a lot to untangle, so we’re...

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Lviv police officer, 23, killed in explosions in western UkraineExplosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western UkraineAnadolu via Getty ImagesExplosive devices were planted in waste bins, according to policeA 23-year-old police officer has been killed and 25 people injured in what Ukrainian officials have called a terror attack in the western city of Lviv.Two homemade explosive devices...

Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps is introducing a Gemini-powered conversational “Ask Maps” feature along with an updated “Immersive Navigation” experience that brings a 3D view, road details, natural voice guidance, and more to the app. The new “Ask Maps” feature lets users ask complex, real-world...

Y Combinator (YC), a well-known startup accelerator, has announced a new option for its startups. From now on, companies that are accepted into YC can choose to receive their initial funding, also known as seed money, in stablecoins. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that are designed to maintain a stable value, making them an appealing choice for businesses looking to manage financial...