Source: Google begins opening access to generative AI in search
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Google has begun the rollout of its Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) and other Search Labs in the United States, bringing AI-powered conversational search to the classic search experience. The SGE uses generative AI to offer results that can be expanded, allowing users to ask follow-up questions.
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Source: TikTok is testing an AI chatbot for content discovery
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TikTok is testing an AI-powered chatbot called Tako that can recommend videos and answer queries about what users are watching.
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Source: Twitch is raising prices for its ad-free Turbo service
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Twitch’s ad-free subscription, Turbo Plan, has gone up to $12/month in the US and in other countries. Twitch sent an email informing current subscribers of the increase, and long-time users can get a lower monthly price in some countries. Twitch has announced that updates are on the way, but it didn’t reveal any new features for Turbo.
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💰 Twitch’s ad-free Turbo Plan is now $12/month, up from $9/month in the US.
💳 Current subscribers have a 3-month grace period to opt-into the new price, and some long-time users in certain countries will get a lower monthly cost.
👉 Turbo offers an ad-free experience, as well as custom chat username colors and increased broadcast storage.
📈 Twitch has announced updates for Turbo but hasn’t unveiled any new features yet.