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OpenAI former safety researcher Jan Leike joins rival AI startup Anthropic

Nickie Louise Posted On May 29, 2024

Despite its success in the generative AI space, OpenAI continues to experience the departure of several key members from its leadership team. The latest is Jan Leike, one of the company’s lead safety researchers who resigned earlier this month to […]

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BYD unveils new hybrid that can drive non-stop for over 2,000 kilometers without recharging or refueling

Nickie Louise Posted On May 29, 2024

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has unveiled an innovation that could shake the global auto market. Its latest advance isn’t a new car but a next-generation hybrid powertrain capable of traveling more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) on a […]

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Climate fintech startup Cloover raises $114M in seed funding to support transition to renewable energy

Nickie Louise Posted On May 28, 2024

While all eyes have been on generative AI, investors continue to pour billions into climate technology startups. The latest startup to ride the funding wave is Berling, Germany-based climate fintech startup Cloover, which recently secured $114 million in seed funding. […]

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Bitcoin mining startup Riot Platforms bids to acquire rival Bitfarms in $950 million deal

Nickie Louise Posted On May 28, 2024

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms announced on Tuesday that it has offered to buy all shares from rival Bitfarms in a move aimed at a shake-up of the cryptocurrency mining industry. According to a Reuters report, the deal is pegged at […]

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T-Mobile is buying US Cellular’s Wireless operations for $4.4 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On May 28, 2024

T-Mobile announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire all of United States Cellular’s wireless operations, including its customer base, retail stores, and 30% of its spectrum assets, in a transaction valued at $4.4 billion. Under the […]

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ChatGPT coming to iPhones: Apple inks Deal with OpenAI for iOS 18

Nickie Louise Posted On May 28, 2024

Just weeks after initial reports suggested that Apple was planning to integrate ChatGPT into its next iPhone, Bloomberg confirmed over the weekend that Apple and OpenAI have reached a deal for OpenAI to provide chatbot functionality in iOS 18. The […]

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Google faces backlash over AI-generated search summaries; scrambles to make manual changes

Nickie Louise Posted On May 27, 2024

Last week, Google launched AI Overviews, a new search feature intended to enhance user experience by providing streamlined search results. However, instead of improving the search process, the new feature ignited a wave of criticism across social media after generating […]

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Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI closes in on $6B funding round backed by Andreessen Horowitz at $18 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On May 24, 2024

Early this month, we reported that Elon Musk’s AI startup, x.AI was nearing a deal to raise a massive $6 billion in a new funding round that would catapult the company’s valuation to a staggering $18 billion. The story was […]

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Cronos zkEVM Testnet Gets Major Tethys Upgrade before the Mainnet Launch

Nickie Louise Posted On May 23, 2024

The blockchain landscape is about to witness a major transformation as Cronos unveiled a major upgrade to its zkEVM testnet with the release of Tethys this week. Tethys, a zero-knowledge (ZK) layer-2 blockchain secured by Ethereum, promises a faster, cheaper, and […]

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AI Pin Flop: Humane is reportedly seeking a buyer after spending $230 million on failed “smartphone killer”

Nickie Louise Posted On May 23, 2024

Humane, the AI startup behind the much-hyped AI Pin, is reportedly seeking a potential buyer, just a month after it launched its wearable device to less-than-glowing reviews, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Despite its rocky debut, Bloomberg […]

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AI language translator startup DeepL raises $300M at $2 billion valuation, making it Germany’s most valuable AI company

Nickie Louise Posted On May 22, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) startups continue to see an influx of funding as investors look for the next OpenAI. The latest to ride the AI funding wave is German AI language translator startup DeepL. The company announced Wednesday it’s now […]

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EU approves the world’s first major AI regulation; set to take effect in June

Nickie Louise Posted On May 22, 2024

In a historic move that’s set to reshape the global tech landscape, the European Union has approved the world’s first major law regulating artificial intelligence. The landmark legislation, known as the EU AI Act, was unanimously adopted by the 27 […]

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Top 6 Web3 Marketing Agencies to Check Out

Nickie Louise Posted On May 22, 2024

The web3 space is unique and constantly evolving, meaning that a generalized marketing or PR strategy is unlikely to cut it. Instead, you’ll need specific skills and expertise to communicate your ideas well to your intended audience. When looking for […]

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Microsoft launches AI-powered ‘Copilot+’ PCs to challenge Apple MacBooks

Nickie Louise Posted On May 21, 2024

The push to integrate artificial intelligence into every device reached a new milestone this week with the launch of AI-powered personal computers and laptops. Microsoft on Monday unveiled an entirely new class of Windows PCs called Copilot+ PC and Surface […]

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Only 6% of brands can protect their customers from digital impersonation fraud, Memcyco report found

Nickie Louise Posted On May 21, 2024

Have you ever received a call from your “bank” about suspicious activity, only to discover it was a scam? This is just one example of digital impersonation fraud, a rapidly escalating problem. Now, a new report from Memcyco, a provider […]

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Generative AI startup Scale AI raises $1 billion in funding from Nvidia, others; now valued at $14 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On May 21, 2024

Generative AI startup Scale AI said on Tuesday it had raised a massive $1 billion in a growth funding round led by venture capital firm Accel, with participation from Amazon, Nvidia, and Meta. The latest round, which valued the company […]

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Autonomous AI startup Overland AI grabs $10 million for off-road self-driving military vehicles

Nickie Louise Posted On May 20, 2024

In the face of ongoing threats to soldiers in war zones, Seattle-based tech startup Overland AI is stepping up with a mission to minimize these risks using autonomous vehicles. With a focus on autonomous vehicles for high-risk environments, Overland AI […]

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Meet Maven, a new social app that eliminates followers and sparks curiosity instead of popularity

Nickie Louise Posted On May 20, 2024

Since the early 2000s, when Facebook first took the world by storm, social media networks have been under scrutiny for their impact on society, especially among younger users. Research indicates that while social media offers benefits, it can also become […]

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Unicorn travel tech startup Navan eyes IPO as it nears profitability this year

Nickie Louise Posted On May 20, 2024

Travel and expense management platform Navan is having a great year even as thousands of tech startups struggle to afloat due to funding drought. The $9 billion travel tech startup said on Monday that it’s on track to achieve profitability […]

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CyberArk acquires cybersecurity firm Venafi for $1.5 billion to bolster machine-to-machine security

Nickie Louise Posted On May 20, 2024

Less than a month after acquiring UK cybersecurity company Darktrace for $5.3 billion in cash, US private equity firm Thoma Bravo appears to be selling off some of the companies in its portfolio. In an announcement on Monday, CyberArk said […]

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