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Robert Hart

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    Google’s Gemini app just got a tad easier to use.

    The AI model switcher has been shunted down to the prompt bar. It’s more convenient, sure, but importantly it means you can now switch AI models without needing to start a new conversation.

    I don’t remember Google prodding me to “Upgrade to Google AI Pro” here before, though.

    The AI model switcher now sits in the prompt bar.
    The AI model switcher now sits in the prompt bar.
    Anthropic’s Claude chatbot is getting a ‘memory’ upgradeAnthropic’s Claude chatbot is getting a ‘memory’ upgrade
    OpenAI teases a string of updates for its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT AtlasOpenAI teases a string of updates for its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas
    Yelp’s AI can now take reservations over the phoneYelp’s AI can now take reservations over the phone
    Opera’s Neon shows just how confusing AI browsers still areOpera’s Neon shows just how confusing AI browsers still are
    OpenAI suspends MLK deepfakes on Sora after ‘disrespectful’ videosOpenAI suspends MLK deepfakes on Sora after ‘disrespectful’ videos
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    Robert Hart
    Even Wikipedia is hemorrhaging traffic to AI.

    At least, that’s what plummeting human pageviews suggest. In the last few months, it’s down 8 percent from last year after implementing improved bot detection measures.

    Wikipedia is hardly alone; AI keeps users away while using its content for answers. Even if Wikipedia manages to survive, difficult times are ahead.

    A graph showing Wikipedia pageviews when accounting for improved bot detection.
    Image: Wikimedia
    Meta is adding more parental controls for teen AI useMeta is adding more parental controls for teen AI use
    Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmowerHonda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower
    Steve Jobs will appear on commemorative $1 coinSteve Jobs will appear on commemorative $1 coin

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