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Microsoft on Monday announced Copilot+ PCs, a new class of personal computers that incorporate an updated version of Windows 11, a "Recall" feature and support for the next generation of Qualcomm processors.

Why it matters: The software giant is hoping to use the excitement around AI to drive a new buying cycle for PCs, pledging that more than 50 million AI PCs will ship over the next 12 months.

Thinking up a name for a little one on the way? Consider "Theo," "Atlas" or "Nova."

The big picture: Those three have risen the most in popularity since 2013, according to new Social Security Administration data.

Google's shift toward AI-generated search results is rewiring the internet — and could accelerate the decline of the 30+-year-old World Wide Web.

Why it matters: A world where Google answers most questions in a single machine voice makes online life more convenient — and duller.

Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is one of several popular U.S. national parks now requiring timed entry reservations during peak seasons.

Why it matters: Overcrowding has been hitting U.S. national parks hard, and park officials are turning to timed entry systems to help manage demand.

New high-level exits from OpenAI last week caused the firm's leaders to publicly reaffirm their commitment to safety over the weekend.

Why it matters: The company behind ChatGPT began with the nonprofit aim of responsibly building advanced AI. But it has seen boardroom battles and noisy resignations as it races to keep ahead of competitors.

At Axios' BFD event on Tuesday, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas dismissed recent rumors that the company is raising a large new funding round.

Yes, but: He had this to say about AI companies' seemingly never-ending fundraising: