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Emma Roth
Emma Roth
WhatsApp’s list of AI features just keeps growing.

The Meta-owned app announced a new AI-powered writing tool that can help you compose messages. Like some of WhatsApp’s other AI features, the writing tool is also built on the platform’s Private Processing technology, which is supposed to shield your AI interactions from Meta and WhatsApp.

Image: WhatsApp
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Google is upgrading the Gemini app’s AI image editor.

Google says the Gemini app is better at performing more advanced image editing requests, such as blending two photos, performing multiple edits on the same image, combining different designs, or giving you an outfit change while preserving your appearance.

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Jess Weatherbed
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Russia’s ‘national messenger’ app Max must be preinstalled on new devices soon.

The government is forcing the state-backed, Telegram-like messaging service Max onto new gadgets as of September 1st. There’s also a new iOS requirement for the RuStore app store (despite Apple exiting Russia in 2022), matching Android, and next year, all smart TVs will need the Lime HD TV app.

How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO

Steph “kepano” Ango on why productivity tools need community more than they need AI.

Casey Newton
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Bluesky’s new terms of service include a carveout for age assurance.

The platform has already rolled out age verification in the UK in response to local laws, and now its updated terms say:

In some locations, we may be required to restrict access to certain features or content unless you complete an age assurance process and demonstrate that you are an adult.

Bluesky has also updated its community guidelines, which go into effect on October 15th.