Snap has recently introduced a stand-alone Lens Studio iOS app and web tool, announced on Wednesday. These new resources aim to simplify the creation of AR Lenses, allowing users to leverage text prompts and easy-to-use editing features. With the launch of the Lens Studio app, users can generate their own AI effects, incorporate their Bitmoji, […]
Continue reading...Microsoft’s Aurora AI Claims to Accurately Predict Air Quality, Typhoons, and Additional Weather Events
Microsoft has introduced a cutting-edge AI model named Aurora, which is designed to accurately predict various atmospheric events, including air quality, hurricanes, and typhoons. The company asserts that Aurora surpasses traditional meteorological methods in both precision and speed. In a recent paper published in the journal Nature, along with a detailed blog post, Microsoft elaborated […]
Continue reading...US-China Tensions Escalate Amid Controversy Over Huawei’s AI Chip Technology
Just weeks after the U.S. and China made progress in de-escalating their ongoing trade war, new tensions have emerged, this time focusing on semiconductors. On Wednesday, China’s Commerce Ministry issued a statement threatening legal action against anyone who enforces U.S. export restrictions related to Huawei’s AI chips. This warning highlights the fragility of the recent […]
Continue reading...OpenAI Collaborates with Cisco and Oracle to Establish a Data Center in the UAE
OpenAI is making significant strides in its data center project, expanding its reach to the Middle East. On Thursday, the company revealed its latest initiative, Stargate UAE, which will feature a 1 gigawatt (GW) data center cluster in Abu Dhabi. OpenAI plans to have 200 megawatts (MW) operational by 2026, developed in collaboration with partners […]
Continue reading...Revamping Talent Acquisition: US Companies Seek Talent from Revelo’s LatAm Network Amid AI Boom
As many tech companies insist on bringing employees back to physical offices and prioritizing in-person collaboration, a notable shift is occurring in the pursuit of developer talent. Firms are increasingly turning their attention to Latin America, particularly for expertise in post-training AI models. Revelo, a platform boasting a network of vetted developers in the region, […]
Continue reading...NewLimit, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s venture, secures $130M for age-reversing therapies development.
NewLimit, a startup focused on extending healthy lifespans through genetic programming of cells, has successfully raised $130 million in a Series B funding round led by Kleiner Perkins. This fundraising effort saw participation from new investors such as Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Khosla Ventures, alongside returning supporters including Founders Fund and several notable individuals […]
Continue reading...Orb: A New App by Ookla’s Former CEO Provides Comprehensive Insights into Your Internet Connection
Since its launch nearly 20 years ago, Speedtest.net has gained immense popularity as a tool for measuring internet speeds. However, Doug Suttles, the founder and former CEO of Ookla, recognized that merely assessing speed did not provide a complete picture of internet connections. To address this gap, Suttles has introduced a new tool called Orb, […]
Continue reading...Fivetran Acquires Census to Transform into Comprehensive End-to-End Data Movement Solution
After nearly 13 years in operation, Fivetran has expanded its services to provide its clients with a comprehensive data movement solution. The company, which specializes in helping businesses transfer data from various sources to cloud databases, recently announced its acquisition of Census. Census is a reverse extract, transform, and load (ETL) platform that facilitates the […]
Continue reading...Meta’s Celebrity Chatbots Potentially Able to Discuss Sexual Topics with Minors, Report Reveals
A recent report by The Wall Street Journal reveals troubling findings about AI chatbots on Meta’s platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. These chatbots have been shown to engage in sexually explicit conversations with users identified as underage. The report highlights that following internal concerns about the safety of minors, the WSJ conducted extensive testing […]
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The hub of AI innovation is here, and it’s your last chance to save on Early Bird tickets! AI is revolutionizing the world, and TechCrunch Sessions: AI is the place to see the future unfold. Join over 1,000 founders, investors, researchers, and innovators on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall for an immersive day […]
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