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Artlist just launched the AI Agent, a new chat-based tool that turns your description into production-ready videos. Now powered by Seedance 2.0, Nano Banana Pro & Kling 3.0, with up to 5x more content generation. Video creation just got faster and simpler.

Starlink just locked in 37 major airlines, United, Emirates, Air France, Southwest and more. Over 2,500 planes already live. In-flight internet went from unreliable to essential.

OpenAI just added real financial data into ChatGPT for Pro users. Secure account linking via Plaid, full visibility into spending, subscriptions, portfolio, and liabilities, then query it all with natural language. This is AI moving from chatbot to personal financial infrastructure.

Anthropic has launched 10 ready-to-run Claude agent templates for banks, financial services, and insurance. The templates support tasks including pitchbooks, credit memos, KYC screening, financial modeling, valuation reviews, and month-end close. New add-ins for Excel, PowerPoint, and Word were also introduced. #Anthropic #AI #Fintech

Anthropic has announced a new enterprise AI services company in partnership with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs. The venture, valued at around $1.5 billion, will help mid-sized businesses integrate Claude AI into core operations, with Anthropic’s engineers providing custom implementation and long-term support. #Anthropic #ClaudeAI #AI

Google and Amazon are set to sell their own AI chips directly to customers. Google plans to supply its TPU chips to select data centers this year, while Amazon may offer Trainium chip racks outside AWS in the coming years. The move offers more affordable options for AI training amid continued reliance on Nvidia. #Google #Amazon #AIChips

Japan Airlines is launching a two-year trial using Chinese-made humanoid robots as baggage handlers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The airline will deploy Unitree G1 and UBTECH Walker E robots for cargo loading and unloading starting in early May. #Robotics #Aviation #Automation

Taylor Swift has filed new U.S. trademark applications to safeguard her voice and likeness from AI misuse. The filings include sound marks such as “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and specific visual elements from her performances. This move aims to provide stronger legal protections against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes. #AI #CreatorEconomy #Trademark

Google has signed a classified agreement with the Pentagon, allowing the U.S. Department of Defense to use its AI models for classified work and other lawful government purposes. #Google #CyberSecurity #AI

Instagram is testing Instants, a new private photo-sharing app launching in Italy and Spain. The app allows users to exchange disappearing photos and short videos with close friends that vanish after 24 hours. Access is limited to mutual followers. #Instagram #SocialMedia #TechNews

Instacart co-founder Apoorva Mehta has launched Abundance, a new hedge fund powered heavily by artificial intelligence. The firm uses thousands of AI agents to handle investment research, stock selection, trading, and risk management autonomously. #AI #TechNews #FinTech

Amazon has agreed to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar. The deal provides access to Globalstar’s satellites, infrastructure, and spectrum licenses to support Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet initiative. #Amazon #Globalstar #Satellite

Google’s parent company Alphabet is reportedly in advanced talks to make a major additional investment in the AI startup Anthropic. #AI #Anthropic #Google

Microsoft has officially named Dan Shapero as the new CEO of LinkedIn. Shapero, a long-time executive at the company, will lead the platform’s next chapter of growth and innovation. #LinkedIn #Microsoft #Business

X has introduced Custom Timelines, a new feature that allows users to pin specific topics to their home feed. Powered by Grok, this functionality enables curated content discovery based on individual interests. The update is currently rolling out to Premium subscribers on iOS. #Tech #Grok #SocialMedia

Polymarket is launching 24/7 perpetual futures trading, expanding its platform to include crypto, equities, and commodities. This update provides continuous market access and integrated trading across multiple asset classes within a decentralized framework. #Polymarket #Trading #FinTech

Meta has announced plans to lay off a portion of its employees effective next month. According to an internal memo, the cuts are aimed at streamlining operations as the company increases investments in artificial intelligence. Prediction markets currently indicate a high probability that technology sector layoffs will rise this year. #Meta #Business #Tech

Tesla has advanced EV charging by removing the need for manual plugging. Using wireless inductive charging or automated robotic connectors, the process becomes fully hands-off and seamless for electric vehicle owners. #Tesla #EVCharging #Innovation

Apple has announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO. Ternus, a long-time executive with a background in hardware engineering, assumes the leadership role as Cook transitions to the position of Executive Chairman. #Apple #Tech #TimCook