Google AI Agent Shopping Protocol: A Recipe for Overcharging?

Consumer Watchdog Warns of Potential Misuse in Google’s AI Agent Shopping Protocol

Google’s AI Agent Shopping Protocol is poised to revolutionize the way we shop, but a consumer watchdog is sounding the alarm about potential misuse. Groundwork Collaborative Raises Concerns Groundwork Collaborative, a consumer economics think tank, has warned that Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol for AI-powered shopping agents could lead to overcharging consumers. The protocol, designed…

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ElevenLabs raises $180M in Series C funding, valuing the company at $3.3 billion

ElevenLabs Raises $180M in Series C Funding at $3.3B Valuation

ElevenLabs, the AI-powered audio processing platform, has raised $180 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at a staggering $3.3 billion. ElevenLabs’ Explosive Growth Strongly positioned to disrupt the audio processing space, ElevenLabs has deployed its technology to handle over 50,000 calls per month, a testament to its scalability and efficiency. Breaking Down the…

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WhatsApp's policy change blocks third-party chatbots

Brazil Orders Meta to Suspend Policy Banning Third-Party AI Chatbots from WhatsApp

As Brazil’s competition watchdog takes a closer look at WhatsApp’s policy restricting third-party AI chatbots, the tech giant finds itself in a precarious position. Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has ordered WhatsApp to suspend its policy, effectively putting the brakes on a move that would have blocked companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft…

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