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OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch; plus, Music Publishers sue Anthropic for $3B Jan 29, 2026

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Sora's mobile app downloads fell 45% in January, and consumer spending dropped.

Originally, these music publishers had filed a lawsuit against Anthropic over its use of about 500 copyrighted works.

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Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid Jan 29, 2026

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An unidentified bidder submitted a Hail Mary offer that was "substantially higher" than the winning bid at auction. Founder Austin Russell has been circling a bid, but it's not clear he was behind it.

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SFPD investigating Zoox collision with a parked car; plus, Allbirds is closing its last brick-and-mortar store in SF Jan 28, 2026

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The investigation is looking into a January 17 crash where a Zoox robotaxi hit the driver's side door of a parked car, which Zoox said was "suddenly opened."

Also, once symbolic of a mid-2010s San Francisco tech bro, Allbirds is cutting costs to "support the long-term health of the business."

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Amid Trump weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech; plus R.I.P. Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Jan 28, 2026

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European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in the United States.

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Uber launches an ‘AV Labs’ division to gather driving data for robotaxi partners; plus, Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business Jan 27, 2026

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Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It's a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle partners solve the weirdest edge cases.

Also, a new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million.

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Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI; plus, ChatGPT is pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia Jan 27, 2026

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Some of the major players in science fiction and pop culture are taking firmer stances against generative AI.

Also, information from the conservative-leaning, AI-generated encyclopedia developed by Elon Musk’s xAI is beginning to appear in answers from ChatGPT.

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What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros. Jan 26, 2026

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Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.

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TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means Jan 26, 2026

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TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.

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Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its FSD software; plus, GM will end Chevy Bolt EV production next year Jan 23, 2026

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The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities.

Also, the factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration's tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit.

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Are AI agents ready for the workplace? A new benchmark raises doubts.; plus, Ring is adding a new content verification feature Jan 23, 2026

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New research looks at how leading AI models hold up doing actual white-collar work tasks, drawn from consulting, investment banking, and law. Most models failed.

Also, Ring says the new feature will identify if video edits have been made, even if they're minor.

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