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Apple will use its street view Maps photos to train AI models

Engadget

Apple plans to start using images it collects for Maps to train its AI models. In a disclosure spotted by 9to5Mac , the company said starting this month it would use images it captures to provide its Look Around feature for the additional purpose of training some of its generative AI models.

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Lunar Eclipse 2025: How to take the best blood moon photos with your phone

Mashable Tech

While it'll be a sight to behold, it'll also be a sight to capture in photos. Thankfully, phone cameras have gotten really good over the years – and there's no reason you can't capture a solid photo with a decently modern phone. That means you can edit the photos more easily down the line without losing any image quality.

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Pinterest Changes User Terms So It Can Train AI on User Data and Photos, Regardless of When They Were Posted

Futurism

A new clause , published this week on the company's website, outlines that Pinterest will use its patrons' "information to train, develop and improve our technology such as our machine learning models, regardless of when Pins were posted." Later, the company provided us with an emailed statement.

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Let AI help you tackle work tasks with this tool that combines the major models, now $80 for life

Mashable Tech

TL;DR: Enjoy access to multiple AI models in one easy spot with 1min.AI , now only $79.97 This handy platform combines several popular AI models — including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Midjourney — into one app, letting you test out their unique features without hopping between services. 540) through April 30.

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Detecting novel systemic biomarkers in external eye photos

Google Research AI blog

It was previously unknown that external eye photos contained signals for these conditions. This exciting finding suggested the potential to reduce the need for specialized equipment since such photos can be captured using smartphones and other consumer devices. A model generating predictions for an external eye photo.

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Apple reveals AI model that can interpret photos and count objects

TechSpot

Apple researchers have developed MM1, a new approach for training large language models (LLMs) that incorporate both textual and visual information.

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This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people

Fast Company Tech

Photo: Emily Hagopian/courtesy Perkins & Will] The result is a modern wilderness retreat that integrates tactile and auditory clues throughout its site and buildings, making the camp experience more approachable for people with low- or no vision.