Yahoo has unveiled a major overhaul of its Yahoo News app, introducing a suite of advanced artificial intelligence features designed to enhance user experience on its platform. The update marks a significant integration of technology originally developed for the now-defunct AI news app Artifact, which Yahoo acquired earlier this year. The revamped Yahoo News app now boasts a highly customizable feed, allowing users to tailor their content preferences with ease. Through sophisticated AI algorithms, the app delivers personalized news recommendations based on selected topics and preferred publishers. The app also features a 'Key Takeaways' tool that offers succinct summaries of news articles at the top, a 'Top Stories' area that showcases the most popular news stories, and social sharing technologies for easy article sharing. Yahoo intends to add gamification features to the app in the future. The redesigned Yahoo News app is available for download on iOS and Android smartphones.
BlackFamilyChat, a free mobile app fostering conversations within the Black community, introduces a new AI chatbot personality named Imani Baker. Imani Baker is a Juneteenth and Civil Rights expert who is well-versed in historical events like the Underground Railroad, Juneteenth, and the Civil Rights Movement. The app offers diverse AI personalities rooted in the Black experience, providing easily accessible historical knowledge and cultural milestones. Users can engage in enriching discussions and explore 374 unique and original questions inspired by the Black experience. The app is designed for everyone to enjoy and engage in meaningful conversations. The updated BlackFamilyChat app is available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. [3b6dfe4a]