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Meta’s AI Shows Signs of Self-Improvement, Zuckerberg Says
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims that the company’s AI systems have begun demonstrating the ability to self-improve, a slow but clear trend he calls a “glimpse” of superintelligence. Zuckerberg envisions a future of personal AI that knows individuals deeply, aiding in everyday decisions and productivity. Meta is intensifying its focus on AI, forming a superintelligence team by recruiting top talent from Apple, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. In tandem, Meta plans to allow brands to generate and target ads through AI tools by next year. The company also recently invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI and brought on co-founder Alexandr Wang to co-lead its AI labs. Read More (MediaPost Rating)
Trump Blasts Charlamagne Tha God After Criticism on Fox News
President Donald Trump lashed out on Truth Social against radio host Charlamagne Tha God, calling him a “racist sleazebag” after the host criticized Trump’s presidency on Lara Trump’s Fox News program. Charlamagne claimed Trump’s policies harmed vulnerable Americans and predicted a political shift within the GOP, with traditional conservatives possibly reclaiming the party by leveraging the Epstein case. The case has reignited online scrutiny following the DOJ’s decision to withhold further documents, fueling conspiracy theories among Trump’s base. Charlamagne reaffirmed his impartial criticism, noting he’s also scrutinized President Biden. Read More (AP News Rating)
Reddit Becomes Most Cited Domain in AI-Generated Answers
Reddit has emerged as the most cited domain for AI-generated answers across major platforms, surpassing Wikipedia and YouTube, according to analytics platform Profound. Reddit’s Q2 shareholder letter emphasized its growing role in AI training, with its user-generated content deemed “essential” for large language models. Despite this, critics point out Reddit’s relatively small search footprint compared to Google and raise concerns about the reliability of unverified content. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman defended the platform’s human-centered value, highlighting plans to improve search capabilities and expand globally. Read More (Press Gazette Rating)
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