2026-08-12

French media ask the competition watchdog to make Google pay for its AI answers

French media have asked the country’s competition authority to rein in Google’s use of artificial intelligence, filing a complaint that seeks to put a price on the AI-generated summaries quietly siphoning readers away from the outlets that produced the underlying journalism. The grievance, lodged by a trade association representing publishers, lands as the fight over […]<br /> This sto [...]

2026-08-12

Google is now sending out emails with discount codes for the Pixel 11

You may want to keep a close eye on your Gmail inbox if you're looking to get a Pixel 11. [...]

2026-08-12

Spotify will badge AI artist profiles, and keep them out of your recommendations

Spotify will begin attaching an “AI Persona” badge to artist profiles whose public identity is generated rather than human, the company announced. Profiles carrying the badge will be excluded by default from editorial and algorithmic recommendations, which is the part of the policy that actually bites. There are two versions of the label. Artists can apply […]<br /> This story continu [...]

2026-08-12

Enterprise AI needs a new model for behavioral intelligence

AI agents are transforming enterprise operations, behavioral intelligence must now catch up. [...]

2026-08-12

Building the case for specialized AI

As AI becomes commoditized, specialist models will increasingly differentiate successful organizations. [...]

2026-08-12

5 of the healthiest cities in America

Discover five of the healthiest cities in America, where outdoor recreation, wellness and healthy living come naturally [...]

2026-08-12

The 5 best tiny European islands you can only reach by ferry

From a car-free Aegean island to an Atlantic outcrop where puffins outnumber residents, five tiny European islands worth the ferry ride [...]

2026-08-12

The 10 best destinations for fall travel in 2026

From Patagonia's empty trails after peak season to Kyoto's maple canopy and Morocco's cooled desert nights, the best fall destinations for 2026 [...]

2026-08-12

The 10 U.S. cities where neighbors volunteer and help each other most

A friendly block can make daily life easier. Redfin ranked the U.S. cities where neighbors help each other most [...]