Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Meta’s CTO and one of its first engineers, recently expressed optimism about the potential of Reality Labs, the company’s augmented and virtual reality unit. In a memo published earlier this year, he suggested that 2025 could either mark a significant milestone for Reality Labs or be remembered as a “legendary misadventure” for […]
Continue reading...ChatGPT Enhances Functionality with Meeting Recording and Integrations for Google Drive, Box, and More
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is enhancing its offerings for business users with the introduction of several new features, including integrations with various cloud services, meeting recordings, and support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect with tools for in-depth research. The latest launch includes connectors for prominent cloud storage platforms such as Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, […]
Continue reading...Reddit Files Lawsuit Against Anthropic for Failing to Compensate for Training Data Usage
Reddit has initiated legal action against Anthropic for purportedly utilizing the platform’s data to develop artificial intelligence models without obtaining a proper licensing agreement. The lawsuit was filed in a Northern California court and asserts that Anthropic’s unauthorized use of Reddit content for commercial gain violates both legal standards and Reddit’s user agreement. This lawsuit […]
Continue reading...Snap Introduces Lens Studio for iOS and Web, Enabling Easy AR Lens Creation with AI Tools
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, […]
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