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#ProjectJarvis - Google is said to be working on artificial intelligence that takes over a person’s web browser to complete tasks such as gathering research, purchasing a product or booking a flight. “Project Jarvis’ — in a nod to J.A.R.V.I.S. in Iron Man — would operate in Google Chrome and is a consumer-facing feature to “automate everyday, web-based tasks.” Jarvis works by taking “frequent screenshots of what's on their computer screen, and interpreting the shots before taking actions like clicking on a button or typing into a text field”.

#FactChecking - Two new reports reveal that the safeguards Musk removed and replaced aren’t controlling X’s problems with misinformation. Researchers took a sample of 283 misleading election posts from the social media platform that received proposed Community Notes between January 1 and August 25. The report says that 209 of those misleading sample posts did not show the Community Notes correction to all X users.

Meesho Reports 33% Revenue Growth And Narrowed Losses In Fy24
Meesho is an Indian e-commerce company that connects small businesses with customers, founded in 2015. Today, it reported significant financial growth in its fiscal year 2024, driven by a spike in user activity and operational efficiencies.

ChatGPT Launches ChatGPT Search
OpenAI's ChatGPT now offers enhanced web search for fast, relevant answers linked to trustworthy sources, available to Plus, Team, and SearchGPT waitlist users. Through partnerships with news providers, ChatGPT offers real-time data on topics like weather, stocks, and sports, allowing conversational searches with integrated source links. The search model, refined from GPT-4, uses synthetic data and third-party content, with future plans for expanding access to Free users.

Dropbox To Lay Off 20% Of Global Workforce
Dropbox is laying off 528 employees in a move that will reduce its global workforce by 20 percent. CEO Drew Houston says the company's "current structure and investment levels" are "no longer sustainable".

Google Launches Perplexity Rival, Calls it ‘Learn About’
As part of its Learning Mission, Google has released a new tool called Learn About, which is focused on helping users extract knowledge efficiently from the internet.

WhatsApp - Custom Lists feature allows users to filter chats into customizable categories.

Netlify - Participates in OpenNext project to improve Next.js site deployment to any cloud platform.

Amazon - Tweaks Controversial Mobile App Icon for Holiday Season.

Visual Studio Code - Now, when you copy code from one file to another, the associated imports are also copied over (Experimental)

Toolpad | Toolpad: Full stack components and low-code builder for dashboards and internal apps.

Genaiscript | Automatable GenAI Scripting

Write code that is easy to delete, not easy to extend
Software developers often focus on writing reusable code, but it may not always be the most efficient approach. Instead, consider building disposable software that is easier to delete. This can be achieved by breaking code into smaller, isolated parts, and avoiding dependencies. Remember, the cost of maintenance is as important as the initial development effort.

Gen Z Design: Ignore The Hype
Gen Z is the most diverse generation in terms of race, ethnicity, and identity. For some Gen Zs, the main search engine is YouTube, not Google. Accessibility is at the heart of Gen Z’s views and beliefs. Gen Z grew up with technology, so unsurprisingly digital experiences are very familiar.

Cursor AI Copilot Worth The Hype?
Cursor1 is a fork of Visual Studio Code which has Large Language Model (LLM) powered features integrated into the core UI. It is a proprietary product with a free tier and a subscription option. The pricing sheet doesn't cover what the actual subscriber benefits are.