Perplexity AI Chatbot Launches on WhatsApp: Your New Pocket Assistant is Here!
Jun 27
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Perplexity AI Revolutionizes WhatsApp with Seamless Reminders and Alerts
Perplexity AI is changing the game by allowing WhatsApp users to set reminders, receive news, and perform basic assistant tasks without extra apps. By simply messaging a dedicated number, users can get answers, summaries, and even create images with future updates promising voice mode, memes, and more. This move has caught the eye of tech giants like Apple and Meta, hinting at a possible acquisition in the future.
Jun 26
Apple's AI Notification Snafu: When Truth Can't Be Summarized
Apple has hit the brakes on its AI-generated notification summaries for news and entertainment after a misleading alert mishap. The feature, now temporarily disabled in the latest beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, sparked criticism when it wrongly summarized a serious news story. Apple introduces visual cues and user controls for better clarity and reliability while working on resolving these 'hallucination' issues which experts say aren't just technical hiccups but deeper challenges in AI systems.
Jan 18
Apple Hits Pause on AI News Alerts After BBC Calls Foul
Apple has temporarily suspended its AI-generated news alert service following a formal complaint from the BBC. The suspension comes after numerous inaccurate and misleading notifications surfaced, harming the reputation of several news organizations. The tech giant is working on improvements to enhance the reliability of the service before it makes a comeback.
Jan 17