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Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. 📣 AI Took Center Stage at Google’s I/O 2025 Event
At its annual developer conference today, Google unveiled a suite of AI-driven innovations, including the rollout of "AI Mode" in Search, the introduction of Gemini 2.5 Pro with advanced reasoning capabilities, the rebranding of Project Starline to Google Beam for 3D video calls, and the launch of a $250/month "AI Ultra" subscription to its Veo 3 video and sound-generating AI model. (The Verge)
2. 📉 Close Rates Below 25%—and Falling?
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3. 🍎 Apple’s Next WWDC is Set For June 9-13
Apple announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place online from June 9 to 13, with a keynote scheduled for June 9 at 10 a.m. PT. The event is expected to showcase updates to iOS, macOS, and other platforms, along with potential announcements related to AI advancements. (Apple)
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5. 🎨 Adobe’s Raising Creative Cloud Subscription Prices in June
Starting June 17, Adobe will transition subscribers on its Creative Cloud All Apps plan to its new Creative Cloud Pro tier, increasing the monthly subscription price to $70/mo up from $60. The updated plan includes expanded generative AI features, such as unlimited image credits and integration with external AI models, while a new Standard plan at $55/month offers limited AI capabilities. (ArsTechnica)
6. 🚖 Amazon’s Zoox Automated Vehicles Are Coming to Atlanta
Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, announced plans to begin testing its self-driving cars in Atlanta this summer, marking the company's seventh testing location. The fleet, consisting of retrofitted SUVs with human safety operators, will navigate the city's diverse road conditions and weather patterns to gather data for future deployments. (TechCrunch)
7. 🙈 Chicago Sun-Times Published an AI-Generated Reading List with Fake Titles
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: always always check your AI outputs. The Chicago Sun-Times is now facing criticism after publishing a summer reading list containing several fake book titles attributed to real authors, a result of using AI-generated content without proper fact-checking. (ArsTechnica)
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