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Gradial Launches GEO Agent to Boost AI Search Visibility

New capability automatically identifies and fixes content gaps to improve brand presence in generative search results

Amazon Grapples with AI-Related Site Outages

Retail giant convenes engineering meeting to address 'trend of incidents' tied to AI-assisted changes

OpenAI expands to Bellevue with new office

The AI research company opens its latest location in the Seattle metro area.

AI Biases Sway Public Understanding of History

Study finds AI chatbot summaries of historical events can shape reader opinions.

Study Finds Chatbots Can Subtly Sway Opinions on Historical Events

Yale researchers show AI-generated summaries can influence users' social and political views, even when not intended to persuade.

Washington State Hotline Offers Spanish Accent Instead of Spanish Language

Callers requesting Spanish service get AI voice speaking English with Spanish accent

AI Deepfake Voice Calls Hit 1 in 4 Americans

New report finds alarming rise in AI-generated fake voice calls

Milliman MedInsight Earns Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation for Healthcare AI

Recognition places MedInsight among select healthcare tech providers certified by Microsoft for secure, high-performing AI-enabled analytics.

Washington Hotline Offers Spanish Option, But Callers Get Accented AI English

The state's Department of Licensing apologized for the technical glitch that left Spanish-speaking callers confused.

Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English

Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English

Callers to Washington State Hotline Get Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

The state's driver's license agency is working to fix the issue after the odd-sounding accent drew attention on social media.

Google Exec Spends 20+ Hours a Week Experimenting With AI

Keith Ballinger, Google's VP and GM for Developer & Experiences, says AI has made this the most productive and exciting period in his engineering career.