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OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser, starting on macOS, with other platforms soon. The browser features built-in chat capabilities and a sidecar feature for seamless user interaction. It offers an AI agent for task automation but is limited to certain subscription tiers at launch.
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Sesame, founded by Oculus alumni, raised $250 million in Series B funding and launched a beta for its conversational AI app. The startup aims to embed AI agents into smart glasses with a natural voice interface. Sesame's tech is praised for its realistic dialogue, with its beta iOS app offering features like search and text interaction.
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People judge harmful actions more harshly than harmful inactions - this is known as the “Omission Bias.” Buying feels riskier than not buying because action carries blame if it backfires. Amazon and others flip that bias by showing the cost of doing nothing. When inaction feels like “the bad decision” - whether it's a higher cart price, lost ROI, or missed deal - spending suddenly feels like the safer move.
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