Instagram looks at challenges of differentiating real images from AI-generated images, Apple to launch foldable iPhone in 2026 and more: Consumer Tech News (Dec. 16-20) – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com (NASDAQ) :AMZN)

As a major measure to revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry, U.S. Department of Commerce US$406 million in grants approved for Taiwan Global Wafer. The funding is aimed at increasing silicon wafer production within the United States.

senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court urging dismissal Douyin The request was to delay enactment in January of a law that would have banned the app.

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apple inc. AAPL Reportedly preparing to launch redesigned aviation label By 2025, have better tracking capabilities and scope.

apple The company reportedly plans to launch foldable iPhones and ultra-lightweight devices by 2026.

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A new leak has emerged, giving us a peek at the upcoming design Samsung Electronics Corporation SSNLF Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25+.

apple and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA Announced collaboration to improve performance of large language models.

apple slammed Yuan Platform Company Mehta It has repeatedly requested access to the iPhone maker’s software tools, citing potential privacy and security risks.

apple Reportedly working with Tencent TCEHY and TikTok’s parent company, Byte bounceintegrating their artificial intelligence models into iPhones sold in China.

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Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Corporation It reportedly acquired nearly twice as many NVIDIA AI chips are its closest competitors. This strategic investment is aimed at enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities, especially its Azure cloud services.

Yuan Released a highly anticipated update ray ban Smart glasses. It launched three new features for its Ray-Ban smart glasses: instant artificial intelligence, instant translation and Shazam.

Yuan CEO Mark Zuckerberg explain Instagram themes It has reached the milestone of 100 million daily active users.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri Concern over the growing challenge of distinguishing between real and artificial intelligence-generated images on social media platforms.

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Monday, President-elect Donald Trump Reportedly met with TikTok CEO Shouzi chew In Mar-a-Lago, Florida, the company is seeking intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent a looming injunction.

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Pinduoduo Holdings‘ PDD The Temu app once again maintains its position as the most downloaded free app on Apple’s U.S. iOS store for the second consecutive year.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Shares insights into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in 2024, including Musk agree.

Musk once again expressed his dissatisfaction with the hashtag X,before twitterdescribing them as “ugly” and redundant.

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Marc Anderson once praised Sora by OpenAI video model, suggesting it may solve a major challenge in robotics.

Open artificial intelligence announced that it will be extended ChatGPT search The engine is available to all users, including free users. The artificial intelligence search engine was initially launched to paying users in October.

Mondelēz International Yideliz Artificial intelligence has been used to speed up recipe development and improve flavor profiles.

Grammar Corporation The acquisition of Coda has received praise from all quarters LinkedIn co-founder Reed Huffman. The writing assistant company will now be led by a new CEO, Shishir Mehrotra.

Open artificial intelligence Launched a new feature that allows users to make phone calls Chat GPT Free, 15 minutes of free calls per month 1-800-CHATGPT.

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Confusing Artificial Intelligence,Depend on amazon.com Amazon Founder Jeff Bezosreceived $500 million in financing led by Institutional Venture Partners, tripling its valuation to $9 billion.