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Snapchat now lets parents restrict their teens from using the app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot; WhatsApp is rolling out an in-app tool for making custom stickers; Google is removing 17 ‘underutilized’ Assistant features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

App economy recovered in 2023; YouTube is making it easier to find accurate information about first aid and emergency care; Netflix Games gains traction with installs up 180% year-over-year in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon adds Matter casting to its smart displays and TVs; Google Maps will now give EV drivers real-time battery range info; Amazon’s Alexa gets new generative AI-powered experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon's new health initiative includes AI-powered chatbots in vehicles and AI technology for apparel shopping. Other topics include a struggling startup, a venture debt marketplace, and a digital health app for women of color.

The podcast discusses the closures of several startups like Braid, Cloud Nordic, Convoy, Daylight, and Fuzzy due to funding issues, macroeconomic factors, ransomware attacks, and controversies. It highlights the importance of founders sharing their experiences to educate others and explores the challenges faced by startups in providing unique services to specific communities.

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Google outlines new methods for training robots with video and large language models; Apple Fitness+ introduces sound meditation, a workout program for golfers and more; TikTok aims to grow its TikTok Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft Copilot is now available on iOS and Android; 23andMe tells victims it’s their fault that their data was breached; Roku announces new lineup of high-end TVs to launch this spring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta cuts prices for the Quest 2 headset and accessories; Telegram’s latest update; MIT scientists are working on a vibrating obesity pill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goodbye mysterious military space plane, and good luck – wherever you’re going; GitHub makes Copilot Chat generally available, letting devs ask questions about code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices