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OpenAI and Google lay out their competing AI visions
Welcome back to TechCrunchs Week in Review. This week had two major events from OpenAI and Google. OpenAIs spring update event saw the reveal of its new model, GPT-4o, which has voice and vision capabilities that can turn ChatGPT into a virtual assistant seemingly aspiring to be Her. Hot off OpenAIs tail, Googles I/O conference [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Expedia says two execs dismissed after violation of company policy
Expedia says Rathi Murthy and Sreenivas Rachamadugu, respectively its CTO and senior vice president of core services product & engineering, are no longer employed at the travel booking company. In a statement shared with Bloomberg and elsewhere, Expedia said Murthy and Rachamadugu are no longer employed at Expedia Group due to an unspecified violation of [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
With AI startups booming, nap pods and Silicon Valley hustle culture are back
When Jeffrey Wang posted to X asking if anyone wanted to go in on an order of fancy-but-affordable office nap pods, he didnt expect the post to go viral. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
[Update] PB Fintech CEO Yashish Dahiya, Vice Chairman Alok Bansal Offload Stake In Co For 1,109 Cr
Update | May 18, 09:05 PM Insurtech major PB Fintechs chairman and chief executive officer Yashish Dahiya and vice chairman
VCs and the military are fueling self-driving startups that dont need roads
A new crop of early-stage startups along with some recent VC investments illustrates a niche emerging in the autonomous vehicle technology sector. Unlike the companies bringing robotaxis to city streets, these startups are taking their tech off-road. Two recent entrants Seattle-based Overland AI and New Brunswick-based Potential are poised to get [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Deal Dive: Sagetap looks to bring enterprise software sales into the 21st century
When the founders of Sagetap, Sahil Khanna and Kevin Hughes, started working at early-stage enterprise software startups, they were surprised to find that the companies they worked at were trying to sell their innovative tech through old-school methods like repeated cold emails and calls. Khanna, a former product marketer, and Hughes, a former sales manager, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
PF New Rule: You will get Rs 1,00,000 from EPF in three days, EPFO changed the rules
EPFO has now made it easier than before to withdraw money from EPF. Now EPF subscribers can withdraw Rs 1,00,000 from the account in just 3 days. This entire money will come to the subscribers bank accounts within three days. EPFO has now made it easier than before to withdraw money from EPF. Now EPF [] The post PF New Rule: You will get Rs 1,00,000 from EPF in three days, EPFO changed the rules first appeared on discountwalas .
BSNLs superhit plan! Mobile will last for 35 days at just Rs 3 Details Here
BSNL 107 Recharge Plan: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has a 35 days prepaid plan. This plan runs for more than a month. This is an affordable plan of BSNL. BSNL is also offering voice call and data benefits to its customers in its plan. BSNL 107 Recharge Plan : Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) [] The post BSNLs superhit plan! Mobile will last for 35 days at just Rs 3 Details Here first appeared on discountwalas .
Centre Mulling Stringent Norms For Investment Under New EV Policy
The government is looking to implement stricter norms for investments under the new electric vehicle policy that slashed tariffs to
Indian Startup FY23 Financials Tracker: Tracking The Financial Performance Of Top Startups
In a landscape teeming with buzzwords like disruption, innovation and scalability, the stark reality of numbers often tells a different
If you want an iPhone at a lower price, then this could be the right time to buy. iPhones are available with bumper discounts in the Super Value Days sale running from May 16 to May 20 on Flipkart. View Deal If you want an iPhone at a lower price, then this could be the [] The post iPhone Big Discount : Again iPhones are available cheap, maximum discount of 22,000 on Plus model, offer only till May 20 first appeared on discountwalas .
Petrol-Diesel Prices Today: Indian oil marketing companies decide the prices of petrol and diesel daily after reviewing the prices of crude oil in the international market. However, the prices of petrol and diesel are stable in all the metros of the country today i.e. on 18th May. Let us know what is the update on [] The post Petrol-Diesel Prices Today : What is the rate of petrol and diesel today in these cities including Delhi-Mumbai, know the update here first appeared on discountwalas .
Delhivery Expands ESOP Pool With 75,000 Additional Stock Options
Listed logistics major Delhivery on Friday (May 17) announced the allotment of 75,000 stock options under its Employee Stock Option
Is The Indian Crypto Community Coming Of Age?
Bitcoin (BTC) made a stunning comeback at long last, hitting more than $73K in March 2024, soaring past its previous
Adobe comes after indie game emulator Delta for copying its logo
After Apple loosened its App Store guidelines to permit game emulators, the retro game emulator Delta an app 10 years in the making hit the top of the App Stores charts. But the increased attention also brought the threat of legal action, as Adobe targeted Delta for sporting a logo that looked too [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Metas latest experiment borrows from BeReals and Snapchats core ideas
Meta is once again taking on its competitors by developing a feature that borrows concepts from others in this case, BeReal and Snapchat. The company is developing a feature for Instagram called Peek that would allow users to post authentic pictures that can only be viewed once. While Snapchat popularized the idea of ephemeral [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Startups Weekly: Its the dawning of the age of AI plus, Musk is raging against the machine
Welcome to Startups Weekly! We've been drowning in AI news this week, with Google's I/O setting the pace. And Elon Musk rages against the machine. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Indiebios SF incubator lineup is making some wild biotech promises
IndieBios Bay Area incubator is about to debut its 15th cohort of biotech startups; here are a few we took special notice of, making some major, bordering on ludicrous, claims that could pay off in a big way. Biotech has been creeping out in recent years to touch adjacent industries, as companies find how much [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YouTube TVs multiview feature is now available on Android phones and tablets
YouTube TV has announced that its multiview feature for watching four streams at once is now available on Android phones and tablets. The Android launch comes two months after YouTube TV rolled out the feature to iPhones and iPads. The feature, which first launched in March 2023, is aimed at sports viewers who want to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Two students uncover security bug that could let millions do their laundry for free
CSC ServiceWorks provides laundry machines to thousands of residential homes and universities, but the company ignored requests to fix a security bug. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI created a team to control superintelligent AI then let it wither, source says
OpenAIs Superalignment team, responsible for developing ways to govern and steer superintelligent AI systems was promised 20% of the companys compute resources, according to a person from that team. But requests for a fraction of that compute were often denied, blocking the team from doing their work. That issue, among others, pushed several team members [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Harness the TechCrunch Effect: Host a Side Event at Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just around the corner, and the buzz is palpable. But what if we told you theres a chance for you to not just attend, but also take your brand center stage with your own event during the most anticipated tech gathering of the year? Yes, you read that right you [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Slack under attack over sneaky AI training policy
Slack is making it difficult for its customers if they want the company to stop using its data for model training. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Digit IPO Closes With 9.6X Subscription, QIBs Place Maximum Bids
Insurtech unicorn Go Digit General Insurances (Digit) public issue was subscribed 9.6X on the final day for bidding on May
Healthcare company WebTPA discloses breach affecting 2.5 million people
A Texas-based company that provides health insurance and benefit plans disclosed a data breach affecting almost 2.5 million people, some of whom had their Social Security number stolen. WebTPA said in a data breach notice published earlier this month that the company detected evidence of suspicious activity on December 28, 2023, which prompted the company [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Subko Coffee Posts INR 14 Cr Sales In FY23, Incurs INR 9 Cr Loss
Mumbai-based specialty coffee and craft-baked goods brand Subko Coffee Roasters reported sales of INR 13.5 Cr in the financial year
Microsoft dodges UK antitrust scrutiny over its Mistral AI stake
Microsoft won't be facing antitrust scrutiny in the U.K. over its recent investment into French AI startup Mistral AI. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Embedded finance is still trendy as accounting automation startup Ember partners with HSBC UK
Ember has partnered with HSBC in the U.K. so that the bank's business customers can access Embers services from their online accounts. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Kudos lands $10M for an AI smart wallet that picks the best credit card for purchases
Kudos uses AI to figure out consumer spending habits so it can then provide more personalized financial advice, like maximizing rewards and utilizing credit effectively. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
EU warns Microsoft it could be fined billions over missing GenAI risk info
The European Union has warned Microsoft that it could be fined up to 1% of its global annual turnover under the blocs online governance regime, the Digital Services Act (DSA), after the company failed to respond to a legally binding request for information (RFI) that focused on its generative AI tools. Back in March, the [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meet The Brand Helping Startups And Big Cos Become Sustainable
Logistics Startup 3SC Bags $4 Mn Funding To Boost AI Play
Supply chain planning and logistics startup 3SC has secured $4 Mn (around INR 33 Cr) from its existing investor GEF
Oppo Reno 12 Series launch date confirmed! Powerful camera will be available with 5,000mAh battery
Oppo Reno 12 Series Launch Date and Features: The launch date of Oppo Reno 12 series has been confirmed. The phone is going to be launched by the end of this month. Let us know its launch date and its features. Oppo Reno 12 Series Launch Date and Features: Oppo Reno 12 series is going [] The post Oppo Reno 12 Series launch date confirmed! Powerful camera will be available with 5,000mAh battery first appeared on discountwalas .
Shiprocket to upskill 100,000 Indian MSMEs through e-commerce learning
The Shiprocket Growth Academy aims to foster a thriving community where sellers can connect, share valuable insights and learn collaboratively.
Bar Code India (BCI) claims to leverage over 25 years of expertise to deliver cutting-edge software and hardware solutions that enhance supply chain and manufacturing operations. At the core of BCI's unique selling propositions are its indigenous products like RFID readers and IoT sensors.
Odisha FPOs tap global markets with first export of mangoes, vegetables
On May 15, a total of 0.75 tonnes of fresh vegetables were sent to Dubai from the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneshwar.
Why its so hard to track the fashion industrys emissions
The fashion industry, responsible for 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, struggles to reduce its carbon footprint.
Bringing In The Grown-Ups: When Do Startups Need Seasoned Leaders?
In the fast-paced business world, navigating critical decisions can be likened to sailing through a vast ocean. Whether its a
Seraphims latest space accelerator welcomes nine companies
U.K.-based Seraphim Space is spinning up its 13th accelerator program, with nine participating companies working on a range of tech from propulsion to in-space manufacturing and space situational awareness. The intense 12-week program is designed to get seed and Series A companies investment ready, the firm says, by providing specialist mentorship, networking opportunities and intensive [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI inks deal to train AI on Reddit data
OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use the social news sites data for training AI models. In a blog post on OpenAIs press relations site, the company said that the Reddit partnership will provide it access to real-time, structured and unique content e.g. posts and replies from Reddit, allowing its tools [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
X pushes more users to Communities
The broader goal is to connect more of X's user base with with other people, where they can post about a particular topic and comment on posts from others. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Mark Zuckerbergs makeover: midlife crisis or carefully crafted rebrand?
For Mark Zuckerbergs fortieth birthday, his wife got him a photoshoot. Zuckerberg gives the camera a sly smile as he sits amid a carefully crafted recreation of his childhood bedroom. Its appropriately childish a lava lamp, a participation trophy, a white stuffed dog yet the surroundings foreshadow the culture-shifting, technological force Zuckerberg would [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Strava taps AI to weed out leaderboard cheats; unveils family plan, dark mode and more
Strava announced a slew of features, including AI to weed out leaderboard cheats, a new 'family' subscription plan, dark mode and more. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Astronauts fall over. Robotic limbs can help them back up.
We all fall down sometimes. Astronauts are no exception. You need to be in peak physical condition for space travel, but bulky space suits and lower gravity levels can be a recipe for disaster, causing them to trip over themselves. The answer to this very specific issue may well be robotic limbs. They wont prevent [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Microsofts custom Cobalt chips will come to Azure next week
Microsoft will launch its custom Cobalt 100 chips to customers as a public preview at its Build conference next week, TechCrunch has learned. In an analyst briefing ahead of Build, Scott Guthrie, Microsofts executive VP of the Microsoft Cloud and AI group, directly compared Cobalt to AWSs Graviton chips, which have been available to developers [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Tesla keeps cutting jobs and the feds probe Waymo
What a wild week for transportation news! It was a smorgasbord of news that seemed to touch every sector and theme in transportation. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
GrubMarket buys Butter to give its food distribution tech an AI boost
Winston Chi, Butter's founder and CEO, told TechCrunch that most parties, including our investors and us, are making money from the exit. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The investor lawsuit is related to Bolt securing a $30 million personal loan to Ryan Breslow, which was later defaulted on. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
With the end of Workplace, its fair to wonder if Meta was ever serious about the enterprise
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, launched an enterprise version of the prominent social network in 2015. It always seemed like a stretch for a company built on a consumer product that made most of its money from ads, making a go of it in the enterprise. Perhaps the biggest surprise is that it lasted [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
ThreadsDeck? Threads in testing pinned columns on the web
X, formerly Twitter, turned TweetDeck into X Pro and pushed it behind a paywall. But there is a new column-based social media tool in the town, and its from Instagram Threads. Mark Zuckerberg announced today that the social network is testing pinned columns on the web. While the Meta CEO didnt mention what you can [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Googles expands hands-free and eyes-free interfaces on Android
As part of 2024s Accessibility Awareness Day, Google is showing off some updates to Android that should be useful to folks with mobility or vision impairments. Project Gameface allows gamers to use their faces to move the cursor and perform common click-like actions on desktop, and now its coming to Android. The project lets people [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Hacker claims theft of Indias Samco account data
A hacker listed the data allegedly breached from Samco on a known cybercrime forum. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
IPO-Bound Awfis Posts INR 19 Cr Loss In The First Nine Months Of FY24
Coworking startup Awfis, which is all geared up for an INR 599 Cr initial public offering (IPO), continued to remain
Ireland privacy watchdog confirms Dell data breach investigation
A top European privacy watchdog is investigating following the recent breaches of Dell customers personal information, TechCrunch has learned. Irelands Data Protection Commission (DPC) deputy commissioner Graham Doyle confirmed to TechCrunch that the DPC has received a breach notification on this matter referring to Dell which is currently under assessment. Asked to elaborate, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google I/O was an AI evolution, not a revolution
At Googles I/O developer conference, the company made its case to developers and to some extent, consumers why its bets on AI are ahead of rivals. At the event, the company unveiled a revamped AI-powered search engine, an AI model with an expanded context window of 2 million tokens, AI helpers across its [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meet the Magnificent Six: A tour of the stages at Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt has always been the ultimate convergence point for all things startup and tech. In the bustling world of innovation, it serves as the big top tent, where entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders gather to witness the unveiling of groundbreaking technologies, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and forge invaluable connections. As we gear up [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Khosla Ventures, Pear VC triple down on Honey Homes, a smart way to hire a handyman
Theres apparently a lot of demand for an on-demand handyperson. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC have just tripled down on their investment in Honey Homes, which offers up a dedicated handyman to take care of all the random tasks on a homeowners to-do list. The company raised $9 million last June in a Series A [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TikTok tests 60-minute video uploads as it continues to take on YouTube
TikTok is testing the ability for users to upload 60-minute videos, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The feature is available to a limited group of users in select markets, and TikTok says it doesnt have any immediate plans to make the feature available widely. The feature, which was first spotted by social media [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Digit IPO Subscribed 79% On Day 2, Retail Investors Show Highest Interest
Insurtech unicorn Go Digit General Insurances (Digit) public issue was subscribed 0.79X on the second day (May 16) of the
Flock Safetys solar-powered cameras could make surveilliance more widespread
Flock Safety is a multi-billion dollar startup thats got eyes everywhere. As of Wednesday, with the companys new Solar Condor cameras, those eyes are solar-powered and using wireless 5G networks to make them all that much easier to install. Adding solar power to the mix means that the companys mission to blanket the country with [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Info Edge Q4: Posts Profit Of INR 88 Cr, Sales Soar To INR 657 Cr
Delhi NCR-based online classified company Info Edge reported a consolidated net profit of INR 87.9 Cr in Q4 of financial
Agora raises $34M Series B to keep building the Carta for real estate
Since he was very young, Bar Mor knew that he would inevitably do something with real estate. His family was involved in all types of real estate projects, from ground-up construction to managing residential, commercial and retail properties. But unlike his parents, Mor also had a passion for technology. His interest in tech was reinforced [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google adds Gemini to its Education suite
Google is launching a Gemini add-on for educational institutes through Google Workspace. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YC-backed Recall.ai gets $10M Series A to help companies use virtual meetingdata
More money for the generative AI boom: Y Combinator-backed developer infrastructure startup Recall.ai announced Thursday its raised a $10 million Series A funding round,bringing its total raised to over $12M. The startup has built infrastructure and a unified API that enables companies to access raw data from virtual meeting platforms like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Colabs collaborative tools for engineers line up $21M in new funding
Engineers Adam Keating and Jeremy Andrews were tired of using spreadsheets and screenshots to collab with teammates so they launched a startup, Colab, to build a better way. The two met as undergraduates at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where they studied mechanical engineering together. While they were completing their last internships prior to graduating [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Reddit reintroduces its awards system
Reddit announced on Wednesday that it is reintroducing its awards system after shutting down the program last year. The company said that most of the mechanisms related to awards will remain the same, with some new additions. For instance, theres a new design for awards, a new award button under eligible posts, and a leaderboard [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Sigma is building a suite of collaborative data analytics tools
Sigma Computing, a startup building a range of data analytics and business intelligence tools, has raised $200 million in a fresh VC round. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
EU closely monitoring X in wake of Fico shooting as DSA disinfo probe rumbles on
European Union enforcers of the blocs online governance regime, the Digital Services Act (DSA), said Thursday theyre closely monitoring disinformation campaigns on the Elon Musk-owned social network X (formerly Twitter) following the Wednesday shooting of Slovakias prime minister, RobertFico. The bloc has been formally investigating X since last December over disinformation in civic discourse and [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Spoor uses AI to save birds from wind turbines
Wind is the largest source of renewable energy in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, but wind farms come with an environmental cost as wind turbines can wreak havoc on bird populations. Meet Spoor, the startup using AI to help wind farms mitigate that risk. Spoor is a software that uses machine [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Cannabis and gaming payments startup Aeropay is now offering an alternative to Mastercard and Visa
The key to taking on legacy players in the financial technology industry may be to go where they have not gone before. Thats what Chicago-based Aeropay is doing. The provider of pay-by-bank solutions for businesses started out helping cannabis retailers and gaming companies with their payments and is now entering into Visa and Mastercards territory [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Forget EVs: Why Bedrock Materials is targeting gas-powered cars for its first sodium-ion batteries
Bedrock Materials is developing a new type of sodium-ion battery, which promises to be dramatically cheaper than lithium-ion. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Thoma Bravos LogRhythm merges with Exabeam in more cybersecurity consolidation
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo has announced that its security information and event management (SIEM) company LogRhythm will be merging with Exabeam, a rival cybersecurity company backed by the likes of Cisco and Lightspeed Venture Partners. SIEM is the business of using real-time data gleaned from servers, network devices, and applications to flag abnormal activity [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
7 Food Brands Disrupting The D2C Landscape Of India
IAMAI Warns Draft Digital Competition Bill Will Dry Up VC Funding In Tech Startups
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has written to the Corporate Affairs Ministry, expressing apprehensions that the draft
InstaAstro Nets $2.3 Mn To Fuel Its Astrology Offerings, Expand Into Southern States
Noida-based astrotech startup InstaAstro has raised INR 18.5 Cr (around $2.3 Mn) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by
Awfis Sets Price Band Of INR 364-INR 383 For INR 599 Cr IPO
Coworking startup Awfis has set a price band of INR 364-INR 383 for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). Its
D2C Paan Brand The Betel Leaf Gets Funding From Inflection Point Ventures, Venture Catalysts
Bengaluru-based online paan startup The Betel Leaf has raised $1.2 Mn (around INR 10 Cr) in a bridge funding round
SBI FD Interest Rates: SBI gave a gift, increased FD interest rates, see new rates
SBI FD Rates: State Bank has increased its retail and bulk FD interest rates by up to 75 basis points. The new rates have come into effect from today. SBI FD Rates Hike: The countrys top public sector bank State Bank of India has changed the interest rates of its fixed deposit scheme. The bank [] The post SBI FD Interest Rates: SBI gave a gift, increased FD interest rates, see new rates first appeared on discountwalas .
Soket AI Labs Partners Google Cloud To Launch Open-Source Multilingual Model Pragna-1B
Homegrown GenAI startup Soket AI Labs has launched Indias first open-source multilingual foundational model Pragna-1B in partnership with Google Cloud.
Senate study proposes at least $32B yearly for AI programs
A long-running working group in the Senate has issued its policy recommendation for federal funding for AI: $32 billion yearly, covering everything from infrastructure to grand challenges to national security risk assessments. This roadmap is not a bill or detailed policy proposal, but nevertheless it gives a sense of the scale lawmakers and stakeholders are [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
FBI seizes hacking forum BreachForums again
The FBI along with a coalition of international law enforcement agencies seized the notorious cybercrime forum BreachForums on Wednesday. For years, BreachForums has been a popular English-language forum for hackers and cybercriminals who wanted to advertise, sell, and trade stolen data. Just recently, a threat actor advertised Dell customers personal information and data stolen from [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Netflix to take on Google and Amazon by building its own ad server
The announcement signifies a significant shake-up in the streaming giant's advertising approach. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Matt Garman taking over as CEO with AWS at crossroads
Its tough to say that a $100 billion business finds itself at a critical juncture, but thats the case with Amazon Web Services, the cloud arm of Amazon, and the clear market leader in the cloud infrastructure market. On Tuesday, the company announced that CEO Adam Selipsky was stepping down to spend more time with [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google still hasnt fixed Geminis biased image generator
Back in February, Googlepausedits AI-powered chatbot Geminis ability to generate images of people after users complained of historical inaccuracies. Told to depict a Roman legion, for example, Gemini would show an anachronistically diverse group of soldiers, while rendering Zulu warriors as uniformly Black. Google CEO Sundar Pichai apologized, and Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Googles [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Googles call-scanning AI could dial up censorship by default, privacy experts warn
A feature Google demoed at its I/O confab yesterday, using its generative AI technology to scan voice calls in real time for conversational patterns associated with financial scams, has sent a collective shiver down the spines of privacy and security experts who are warning the feature represents the thin end of the wedge. They warn [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The top AI announcements from Google I/O
Googles going all in on AI and it wants you to know it. During the companys keynote at its I/O developer conference on Tuesday, Google mentioned AI more than 120 times. Thats a lot! But not all of Googles AI announcements were significant per se. Some were incremental. Others were rehashed. So to help [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem
Uber is taking a shuttle product it developed for commuters in India and Egypt and converting it for an American audience. The ride-hail and delivery giant announced Wednesday at its annual Go-Get event in New York City it will launch a shuttle service in certain U.S. cities this summer. The service will eventually cater to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google takes aim at Android malware with an AI-powered live threat detection service
Google is preparing to launch a new system to help address the problem of malware on Android. Its new live threat detection service leverages Google Play Protects on-device AI to analyze apps for malicious behavior. The service, announced following the Google I/O developer event on Tuesday, examines various signals related to an apps use of [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google Maps is getting geospatial AR content later this year
Users will be able to access the AR content by first searching for a location in Google Maps. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Quilt heat pump sports sleek design from veterans of Apple, Tesla, and Nest
The heat pump startup unveiled its first products and revealed details about performance, pricing and availability. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
