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Monthly Archives: June 2023
SnapCalorie taps AI to estimate the caloric content of food from photos
While working at Google, Wade Norris wanted to create a project that could positively impact people’s lives. He co-founded Google Lens, Google’s computer vision-powered app that brings up information related to the objects it identifies. But it didn’t quite scratch … Continue reading
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The US Senate Wants to Reign In AI. Good Luck With That
With a poor track record on tech regulation, do lawmakers stand a chance?
The US Is Exporting Anti-LGBTQ Hate Online
Conspiracy theories and misinformation with their roots in the American right are driving global anti-LGBTQ sentiment—and offline violence.
IBM acquires Apptio from Vista for $4.6B in cash to double down on hybrid cloud services
As cloud architecture continues to more ubiquitous among organizations, increasingly what is more apparent is that many organizations are taking a hybrid approach, blending SaaS in private and public clouds with some products that remain on premises. Today, IBM made … Continue reading
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Amazon’s New Robots Are Rolling Out an Automation Revolution
A wave of advanced machines is coming to the company’s facilities thanks to better AI and robots smart enough to work with—and without—humans.
Adobe indemnity clause designed to ease enterprise fears about AI-generated art
When it comes to artworks created by generative AI, enterprise users have specific legal concerns around permissions – and Adobe has recognized those worries. That’s why the company has written an indemnity clause that states that Adobe will pay any … Continue reading
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The robotic falcon maker who lost £100,000 to cyber criminals
John Donald transferred the money to fraudsters as his business struggled during the Covid pandemic.
Aston Martin taps Lucid to help develop electric vehicles
Lucid Group, the U.S. automaker that produces the luxury all-electric Air sedan, will supply Aston Martin with powertrain components for future electric vehicle models, the companies said Monday. The iconic British luxury automaker aims to launch an EV in 2025. … Continue reading
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French VC firm Frst reaches $80 million first close for its new seed fund
Frst, the Paris-based VC firm with no vowel in its name, is in the process of raising its second fund. The firm has already reached a first closing of €72 million (nearly $80 million at today’s exchange rate). And if … Continue reading
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UTU raises $35M to help travelers get more from tax-free shopping
Utu, a travel tech company that helps flyers get more out of their tax-free shopping, announced today it has raised a $35 million Series B led by SC Ventures. Part of the funding was used to acquire CardsPal, a Singapore-based … Continue reading
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