VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI

The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.

The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.

At the same time, Disney appears to be exploring new ways to expand its streaming business beyond simply raising subscription prices.

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The repeated incidents led one worker to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which opened an inquiry and told Zoox to investigate the exposures. 

Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.

The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.

YouTube is rolling out GIF replies, voice-powered TV comments, personalized moderation, paid members-only communities, and new ways for fans to support their favorite creators.

Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.

Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.

Eight Sleep said the new pod is 20% faster than the previous generation.

YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.

YouTube's AI feature can now help you compare products as you shop.

YouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.

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Many of these tools hinge on using generative AI to try out a variety of different tactics on a video to find what works best.

Other Made On YouTube announcements are also designed to help creators grow and engage audiences. 

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The startup says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes.