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Fish Audio raises $50M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises: Since launching last year, the startup today has more than 8 million people using the open-source or hosted version of its models, and now generates annual recurring revenue of $21 million. Read More

Granola launches an Apple Watch app: Granola debutes an Apple Watch app for in-person notetaking Read More

Elon Musk's X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.: The app is currently available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the U.S. Read More

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Morning Must-Reads

PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google: The issue appears to have originated from Claude’s “share chat” feature, which allows users to create links that enable anyone with the assigned URL view a conversation or project. Read More

Recursive Superintelligence signs $410 compute deal with Amazon: Recursive’s $400 million outlay represents the bulk of the company’s fundraising to date. Read More

Apple launches 'Upgrade' device leasing program in partnership with Klarna: Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad. Read More

Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system: Microsoft bolstered its AI cybersecurity offerings this week with the launch of its first AI security model and a new security platform. Read More

As rivals chase acquisitions, Peacock bets on bundles through a new deal with YouTube: The deal means content will be integrated into the YouTube experience, allowing viewers to discover and watch Peacock content without leaving the platform. Read More

Last but Not Least

Anthropic's Dario Amodei responds: doesn't oppose open-weight models, but fears Chinese AI: Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei made his views clear about open-weight models and China's growing AI capabilities. Read More