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Google’s Gemini 3.8 Speech Models Add Voice Design and Scene Controls
Google's September 23 release adds voice design and scene controls, with limits on voice replication.
OpenAI Adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna With Lower API Prices
OpenAI's September 22 release adds two lower-cost models and changes to prompt caching.
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Running AI Locally: What Your Laptop Can—and Cannot—Handle
Memory, model size and input length determine what your laptop can run comfortably.
What Happens to Your Files When You Upload Them to an AI Tool?
Uploading a file raises separate questions about processing, storage, training and deletion.
AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What Actually Changes?
An agent can use tools and take actions, while a basic chatbot mainly returns an answer.