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- AI.com launched by Crypto.com’s Kris after $70M buy, built on OpenClaw
- Super Bowl LX ad scene heats up with AI, betting, celebrity splash
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1. AI.com launched by Crypto.com’s Kris after $70M buy, built on OpenClaw
Ai.com requires users to create a handle via a Google account to access agentic AI experiences:
Users receive a persistent AI agent with a full virtual PC, capable of tasks beyond chat, including email, scheduling meetings, and phone calls.
Last week: Marszalek was reported to have bought the ai.com domain for $70M.
Bits from Y Combinator also launched over the weekend with a similar value proposition.
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3. Super Bowl LX ad scene heats up with AI, betting, celebrity splash
Anthropic and Google led AI promotions during the game, with Amazon, Meta and Ring also spotlighting AI features.
Ramp and Rippling used Super Bowl ads to push AI automation to a mainstream audience.
Fanatics Sportsbook and DraftKings leaned into betting ads featuring Kendall Jenner, Colin Jost and Michael Che.
Celebrity-driven spots included Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ ad and a Pokémon commercial starring Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo.
