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In today’s AI summary rundown:

1. Parental Control Integration

   Children under 13 using Android devices managed through Google's Family Link will soon have access to the Gemini AI chatbot. Parents received notifications about this upcoming feature, which is designed to assist kids with tasks like homework and storytelling.

2. Data Privacy Measures

   Google assures that children's interactions with Gemini will not be used to train AI models, aligning with its policies for educational accounts.

3. Emphasis on Safety

   Acknowledging that Gemini may produce errors or inappropriate content, Google advises parents to educate their children about the AI's limitations and the importance of not sharing sensitive information. 

4. Parental Oversight Features

   Through Family Link, parents can monitor their children's device usage, set limits, and disable access to Gemini if desired. Additionally, they will receive notifications when their child accesses the chatbot for the first time.

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Insight: "One Million Chessboards" and More: The Verge's Installer No. 81 Highlights Tech Innovations and Cultural Trends

1. One Million Chessboards

   A sequel to the interactive web experience "One Million Checkboxes," this project offers users the ability to engage with a million chessboards simultaneously, even allowing movement of pieces between boards, creating a unique and mind-bending experience.

2. Raycast's iOS Expansion

   The powerful Mac launcher, Raycast, has launched its first iOS app, bringing features like AI Chat, Notes, Quicklinks, and Snippets to iPhone users. While it doesn't fully replicate the Mac experience due to iOS restrictions, it offers seamless integration for users on the go.
   

3. Marvel's "Thunderbolts" Movie

   The latest Marvel film, "Thunderbolts," is receiving praise as one of the best Marvel movies in years, generating significant buzz among fans and critics alike.
   

4. Zach Schiffman's Homescreen Feature

   Vox Media's Zach Schiffman shares his iPhone 15 Pro homescreen setup, highlighting productivity and content apps like Fantastical, Readwise Reader, Reeder, and Overcast, offering insights into his daily digital tools. 
   

5. Community Recommendations

   The Installer community shares various tech and entertainment suggestions, including mini PCs, the OneCast app for Xbox gaming, the Mixolumia game, the Cosmos visual organizer, and the TV series "Loot," showcasing a diverse range of interests and tools.

AI Training: Tutorial of the Day

How to Generate Images via Ideogram 🖼️

1. Visit the Ideogram Website

 🌐 Go to www.ideogram.ai and sign up with Google to access the tool.

2. Enter Your Prompt

✍️ In the prompt bar, type what you want.

Example: "A neon sign that says 'Dream Big' on a city wall at night, cinematic style."

3. Choose Style

 🎨 Select from built-in styles like Typography, Poster, Logo, Photo, or Art.

4. Click Generate

 🚀 Hit the “Generate” button and wait a few seconds for 4 image variations to appear.

5. Download or Remix

📥 Download your favorite or click “Remix” to edit the prompt or tweak the result.

 🔧 Bonus Tips:

• 🧠 Use quotation marks to get exact words in typography.

• 🌟 Try trending prompts like "AI logo for coffee brand" or "Inspirational quote as digital poster."

Quirky AI Tools

1. Nooks.ai

   Nooks transforms remote sales teams with an AI sales floor that brings the vibe of in-person selling into virtual environments. It offers real-time coaching, call whispering, and collaboration spaces, making cold calling feel less cold and a lot more productive.

2. MagicForm.ai 

   This tool turns your website forms into a smart chatbot that auto-responds to customer inquiries using your site’s content. Great for lead conversion and 24/7 support without hiring a human rep—like ChatGPT built into your form fields.

3. IngestAI.io

   Upload any document and instantly turn it into a chatbot using IngestAI. It integrates with Slack, Discord, Telegram, and Microsoft Teams, making it easy for teams to query documents conversationally. Think of it as your personal AI librarian on speed dial.

Trending AI Startups

1. AddPipeline.ai uses AI to automate outbound sales by identifying, engaging, and converting leads with hyper-personalized email sequences. It’s a dream tool for growth teams that want to fill their pipelines without lifting a finger.

2. Eternis.ai helps you preserve your voice, personality, and memories through conversational AI. It’s a digital legacy platform that turns your essence into a lifelike chatbot—think of it as a virtual version of you, forever alive.

3. Onlook blends AI with e-commerce to let users shop directly from short videos. It tracks visual cues, suggests products, and turns influencer content into real-time shopping experiences—like TikTok meets Amazon with brains.

4. Gemgem lets businesses auto-generate design-ready social content using AI. From carousels to event posters, you just plug in your brand, and it does the creative thinking—ideal for busy marketers and startup founders who need scroll-stopping visuals fast.

These startups are at the forefront of AI innovation, offering a range of services and technologies that are shaping the future of various industries.

AI-Generated Image of the Day

Prompt: "A realistic image of a dedicated gardener working in a lush backyard garden during the early morning. The gardener, wearing a straw hat, gloves, and a green apron, is kneeling beside a vibrant flower bed, planting colorful blossoms. The background includes a wooden tool shed, watering can, and vegetable patches with tomatoes and lettuce. Soft sunlight filters through the trees, creating a peaceful and earthy atmosphere."

Tip: the more specific the better

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That’s it for today’s news in the world of AI!

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