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Google’s Gemini AI is going to be planning the ad breaks in your YouTube videos soon—by guessing when you’ll be the most engaged with the content.

The plan is for “Peak Points,” the specific AI model trained for the job, to analyze frames and transcripts in order to hone in on the points of a video where viewers are likely to be most interested. The goal is to increase impressions and click-through rates on the platform.

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Chegg is facing a harsh lesson in disruption as AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews lure students away from traditional homework help.

The company just announced its third major layoff in under a year, cutting 248 jobs (22% of its workforce) after a 30% revenue drop and a 31% fall in subscriptions. Chegg’s market value has plummeted 99% from its pandemic peak, and CEO Nathan Schultz warns that “business trends will worsen before they get better.”

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Red Cat Holdings, known for its aerial defense drones, is now entering the maritime arena with unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed for combat.

This marks the company’s first move beyond the skies, partnering with a global USV manufacturer to create ships that work in tandem with Red Cat’s drone systems. Following the Army’s recent all-in with AI, it’s worth keeping an eye on the growing unmanned defense sector.

via Sherwood News​

Uber’s new Route Share feature offers scheduled pickups every 20 minutes along busy corridors during commute hours, echoing the classic city bus.

Riders pay up to 50% less than UberX and can share the ride with up to two others, blending convenience with cost savings. This isn’t Uber’s first attempt at bus-like services: UberX Share and Uber Shuttle both tried to capture the shared transit market, but things could go differently this time as Route Share leans even closer to public transportation.

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