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The surprising case for AI judges

Today, we’re going to talk about the role AI might play in deciding legal disputes. Not just drafting memos and doing research — actually deciding who’s right and who’s wrong, and who should pay. Image: Marek Studzinski / Unsplash My guest today is Bridget McCormack, the former chief justice for the Michigan Supreme Court and…

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A16z just raised $1.7B for AI infrastructure. Here’s where it’s going.

Andreessen Horowitz just raised a whopping ⁠new $15 billion in funding⁠. And a $1.7 billion chunk of that is going to its ⁠infrastructure team⁠, the one responsible for some of its biggest, most prominent AI investments including Black Forrest Labs, Cursor, OpenAI, ⁠ElevenLabs⁠, Ideogram, ⁠Fal⁠ and dozens of others.   A16z ⁠general partner with the infra team Jennifer Li⁠ (who oversees such investments as ElevenLabs – just valued at $11 billion); Ideagram and Fal, has a clear thesis on where the team is looking…

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Anime Giant Crunchyroll Makes Major Thai Play, Unlocking a New Era for Southeast Asian Fans

Introduction In a strategic move to capture one of Southeast Asia’s most passionate fanbases, Crunchyroll has launched a full-scale Thai-language platform. This isn’t just a translation; it’s a cultural bridge, offering hundreds of localized series to a market long underserved by official anime channels. The initiative signals a pivotal shift in how global streaming services…

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Beyond Siri’s Whisper: Apple’s Strategic Acquisition of Israeli AI Firm Q.ai Signals New Era for Personal Audio

Introduction In a move that speaks volumes about the future of human-computer interaction, Apple has quietly acquired an Israeli startup with technology that could redefine how we communicate with our devices. The purchase of Q.ai, a firm specializing in advanced audio processing and machine learning, suggests Apple is preparing to make our gadgets not just…

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Beyond Silicon Valley: How India’s Digital Classrooms Are Forging the Future of AI in Learning

Introduction While Silicon Valley prototypes the next big thing, a quiet revolution is unfolding in India’s classrooms and homes. The nation has become the world’s largest testing ground for AI-powered education, with Google’s Gemini experiencing unprecedented adoption for learning. This surge isn’t just about usage statistics; it’s actively reshaping how a tech giant envisions the…

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