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At 19, founder raises $11M for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI
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Instinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account
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TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout
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OpenAI is adding text watermarking in ChatGPT and Codex
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Hot Girl Hotline is like ‘Dear Abby’ for the AI era
Founded by two sisters, Hot Girl Hotline uses AI to give young women personalized dating and relationship advice, with an emphasis on safety and avoiding emotional dependency.