X is rolling out labels for parody accounts

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1. X is rolling out labels for parody accounts

X is rolling out labels for parody or satire profiles to differentiate them from other accounts. The labels are designed to increase transparency and prevent users from being deceived into thinking these accounts belong to the entity being parodied.

Users can apply the label themselves by going to Settings and Privacy > Account information and selecting the "Parody, commentary and fan account" option. The social network will soon share details about when these labels will become mandatory for parody accounts.

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2. WhatsApp really hopes you want to talk with AI bots

WhatsApp is testing a new design that prominently features AI chatbots, with a dedicated tab on the homescreen. The AI features include "Popular AI characters" to talk to, AI-generated images and stickers, and a search tool using Meta AI.

The AI tab replaces the Communities tab, but the functionality is not going away. The update is likely limited to countries where AI features are already available.

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3. Meta releases AI model that can check other AI models' work

Facebook owner Meta has released new AI models, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator," which could lead to less human involvement in the development process. The tool relies on the "chain of thought" technique used by OpenAI's o1 models, which breaks down complex problems into smaller steps.

The ability to evaluate AI reliably offers a glimpse at building autonomous AI agents that can learn from their mistakes.

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4. Hippocratic AI banks $141M series B, hits 'unicorn' status as it rolls out AI agent app store

Hippocratic AI, a startup focusing on artificial intelligence to address the global healthcare staffing shortage, has secured a $141 million series B financing round. The funding, led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, General Catalyst, and Andreessen Horowitz, has raised a total of $278 million.

Hippocratic AI's staffing marketplace allows health systems and payers to hire generative-AI-powered agents for low-risk, non-diagnostic patient-facing services. The company has achieved safety parity with human clinicians and signed contracts with 23 health systems, payers, and pharma clients.

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5. Salesforce to Launch AI Agents and Cloud-Based POS for Retailers

Salesforce is set to release two AI-powered tools for retailers, Agentforce for Retail and Retail Cloud with Modern POS. Agentforce for Retail offers pre-built agent skills for automating tasks like order management and guided shopping.

Retail Cloud with Modern POS offers features like mobile POS, clienteling, endless aisle, and inventory management. These tools aim to drive productivity and business growth in the retail industry.

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