Reddit's AI targets Google users; Microsoft eyes Grok AI; TikTok fined $600M; Alexa+ hits 100K users; Google’s NotebookLM adds mobile podcast AI.
Reddit's AI now focuses on attracting Google search users. Reddit sees two main users: Scrollers browsing communities & Seekers hunting for specific answers. Their AI Answers tool targets Seekers, summarizing posts, and already hit 1M weekly users. Expect deeper integration soon.
TikTok Gets Huge $600M Fine for Sending EU Data to China. Ireland hits TikTok with a hefty €530M GDPR fine for sending EU user data to China, breaching data protection rules. It's the 3rd largest penalty ever. TikTok has 6 months to comply.
Amazon's New AI Alexa+ Reaches Over 100,000 Users Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ reaches 100k+ users. Aims for natural chat & app control, though some features are pending launch. CEO Jassy calls current agent tech early stage but work is ongoing to improve it.
Google NotebookLM App Brings AI Podcasts to Your Phone ChatGPT Deep Research is useful but lacks audio summaries. Google's NotebookLM nails this with Audio Overviews, turning reports into podcasts. With its mobile apps arriving soon, NotebookLM could become the go-to for on-the-go research.
