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Googles Gemini enters the AI shopping arena with Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open-source standard backed by major retailers and payment leaders. UCP streamlines communication between AI agents and store systems, enabling seamless shopping experiences from start to finish. Googles new checkout feature in Gemini and Search puts it on par with rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI. UCP, with support from over twenty companies, aims to become the go-to standard for AI-driven shopping. Checkout Solipillow.com

Newly released documents from Senator Elizabeth Warrens office expose the Trump administrations attempt to secure a donation from Microsoft for a $300 million ballroom project in the White House. Microsofts legal counsel confirms receiving donation details and attending a supporter dinner. The revelation raises concerns over potential influence, as Amazon and Comcast also engaged in discussions, with Comcast pledging an unrestricted donation. Checkout Solipillow.com

inDrive, the ride-hailing app known for its bidding system, is expanding into a super app with advertising and grocery delivery services. The company is growing its grocery delivery service in Pakistan and has started advertising in its top twenty markets. This move comes as ride-hailing becomes more competitive and profit margins shrink in emerging markets. Ads and grocery orders will help inDrive rely less on ride fees and attract more users. Checkout Solipillow.com

Motional Reboots Robotaxi Plans: AI-First Approach, Driverless Service by 2026 Motional, a leader in autonomous vehicles, has revamped its robotaxi plans using an AI-first strategy. After pausing operations two years ago, theyre now set to launch a fully driverless service in Las Vegas by 2026. The company has already started employee robotaxi service with human safety operators, which will open to the public later this year. By the end of the year, human operators will be phased out, marking the beginning of true driverless rides. The shift was necessitated by the challenges of scaling their previous system, which combined rules-based code with small machine learning models. Motionals CEO explained that they paused short-term operations to accelerate long-term progress, building a single, adaptable AI backbone for new cities. During a demo drive in Las Vegas, the vehicle navigated complex spots like hotel pickups smoothly, unlike previous models that required human intervention in busy areas and around parked vehicles. While theres still room for improvement, particularly in rider screens and around obstacles, Motional sees robotaxis as a stepping stone towards level four autonomy in everyday personal cars, thanks to Hyundais backing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page are reportedly distancing themselves from California, potentially to avoid a proposed tax on the super wealthy. Brin has terminated or moved fifteen of his LLCs out of state, including those managing his superyacht and airport terminal. Page has made forty-five of his LLCs inactive or moved them elsewhere, with a trust linked to him purchasing a Miami mansion. Despite still owning California homes, the timing of these moves coincides with discussions of a one-time five percent tax on individuals worth over one billion dollars. Checkout Solipillow.com

Googles AI Overviews Under Fire: Misleading Medical Advice, Pancreatic Cancer Blunder, and Lawsuits Checkout Solipillow.com

Google removes AI Overviews for health-related searches after Guardian investigation reveals misleading information. The feature, which provided incomplete data for liver blood test ranges, could potentially mislead users about their health status. While some specific phrases have been removed, variations still appear with AI summaries, indicating the issue is not fully resolved. Google emphasizes broad improvements, but critics argue that AI Overviews should not be handling health topics at all. Checkout Solipillow.com

Instagram users received unexpected password reset emails, causing panic. The company assured no breach occurred, but a security firm revealed 17.5 million accounts data, including personal details, on the dark web. Metas response is pending, so users are advised to review account security and change passwords. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nuclear Industrys Renaissance: Smaller Reactors, Big Potential The nuclear industry is experiencing a resurgence, with traditional reactors facing challenges such as delays and cost overruns. Startups are now focusing on smaller reactors, aiming to address these issues by manufacturing them like factory products, stacking them for additional power, and reducing costs as production increases. However, manufacturing challenges persist, including the lack of domestic supply chains for key materials and rusty manufacturing skills. Despite these hurdles, capital is flowing freely, and startups are starting small with modular designs to learn quickly, potentially paving the way for a cleaner energy future. Checkout Solipillow.com