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A leaked spreadsheet reportedly belonging to Microsoft employees discloses that the company is paying employees in the AI division handsomely compared to counterparts in Azure and Cloud.

Leaked document: Microsoft pays, on average, $120K more per year for an AI software engineer compared to someone working in Azure

We’ve been speculating all year that Amazon would start charging for access to Alexa, and we may finally have a timeline. Reuters reports the online retail giant will introduce a paid tier of its smart digital assistant in October. It will be called “Remarkable Alexa,” and Anthropic’s Claude AI will power it up.

Amazon Is Reportedly Closer to Launching Paid Alexa

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Tesla has been hard at work developing its own humanoid robot since 2021, branching out beyond electric vehicles. Elon Musk's latest obsession is called Optimus, and its development requires some training from anyone willing to be on their feet walking while carrying 30 lbs. of equipment for more than 7 hours a day. All of the prerequisites for the role are physical; you have to be between 5'7" and 5'11" — with zero education requirements, making it a nice $25.50 to $48 per hour gig. According to Business Insider, roughly 50 people have filled the position over the past year. You might be wondering what the 30 lbs. of equipment is.

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Reportedly, Amazon will use Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models for its upgraded version of Alexa. With an expected release date in October, Amazon’s enhanced Alexa, purportedly called “Remarkable,” may cost users $5 to $10 a month. However, the “Classic” voice assistant will remain free.

Amazon Will Reportedly Charge a Monthly Fee for Claude AI-Powered Alexa

Amazon will incorporate Anthropic's Claude AI into its Alexa voice-assistant technology, according to a report from Reuters that cited five people familiar with the project. The news, if true, comes as a big win for the San Francisco-based AI company, which recently introduced an intriguing Artifacts feature to its Claude AI model that shows related information in a separate window.

Amazon's Alexa Revamp Could Be Here by October With Claude AI, Says Report

These companies are on growth paths that could deliver major gains in the coming years. If you follow tech or stock market news even slightly, you're probably growing tired of reading about artificial intelligence (AI). The technology has been featured in countless headlines since the start of 2023, after the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT. The advanced chatbot reignited interest in AI, highlighted its potential to improve many industries, and motivated companies across tech to pivot their business toward the budding market.

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Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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Ume Habiba secured software engineering internships at JP Morgan and Microsoft. Here's how she used her LinkedIn, résumé, and brand to her advantage.

I interned at JP Morgan and Microsoft as a software engineer. This is my secret to landing offers.

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Here's how much it will cost and what you're getting.

Time To Pay: Amazon to Start Charging Some Alexa Users in Coming Months

If you were suspected of a crime, would you trust a chatbot to accurately explain what happened?. Some police departments think the tech is ready. And officers who have started using chatbots to quickly complete their most dreaded task of drafting police reports seemingly don't want to go back to spending hours each week doing their own paperwork.

Chatbots offer cops the “ultimate out” to spin police reports, expert says

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

The Onson 2-in-1 robot vacuum features both vacuum and mop functions to help clean pet hair and dirt. If you've had your eye on a robot vacuum but held off because of the price, you can save $250 on the Onson 2-in-1 robot vacuum right now at Walmart with this Labor Day deal.

This Onson 2-in-1 robot vacuum is $250 off at Walmart for Labor Day

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

While there's been much talk surrounding Amazon's generative AI-powered overhaul of its voice assistant, Alexa, and its expected subscription fees, we've heard little from the e-commerce giant about a launch date. New reports indicate it's expected to launch in October and confirm that a subscription will be required. Also: 5...

Amazon's revamped Alexa with generative AI to roll out in October

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

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Five more people have died in a nationwide outbreak of Listeria infections linked to contaminated Boar's Head brand meats, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday. Further Reading. To date, 57 people across 18 states have been sickened, all of whom required hospitalization. A total of eight have...

Massive nationwide meat-linked outbreak kills 5 more, now largest since 2011

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Federal inspections found 69 violations—many grisly—at the Boar's Head meat facility at the center of a deadly, nationwide Listeria outbreak that has now killed nine people, sickened and hospitalized a total of 57 across 18 states, and spurred the nationwide recall of more than 7 million pounds of meat.

Blood puddles, mold, tainted meat, bugs: Boar’s Head inspections are horrifying

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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Gen AI Alexa to use Anthropic tech after it “struggled for words” with Amazon’s

The previously announced generative AI version of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant “will be powered primarily by Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence models,\" Reuters reported today. This comes...

The previously announced generative AI version of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant “will be powered primarily by Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence models," Reuters reported today. This comes...

Gen AI Alexa to use Anthropic tech after it “struggled for words” with Amazon’s

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