Monthly Archives: February 2024

How robotics and AI helped Hippo Harvest land $21M to grow lettuce

The indoor farming startup uses repurposed warehouse robots to grow produce for Amazon Fresh. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The first users of Microsoft’s Copilot AI bot ask if it’s worth the money

AI assistants manage emails, meetings, and other tasks. Still, some people are dubious about them because of their high cost and restricted application, and the Microsoft AI bot is no exception. The Copilot AI assistant is selling well so far, … Continue reading

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The Puzzling Testimony of Craig Wright, Self-Styled Inventor of Bitcoin

In a lengthy cross-examination in the UK High Court, Craig Wright rejected all claims he had forged and manipulated evidence that indicate he is Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin.

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Uber stock pops more than 10% on $7 billion share buyback

Uber’s stock spiked more than 10% Wednesday morning after the ride-sharing company announced it will buy back up to $7 billion worth of company shares.

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Terrorists Are Paying for Check Marks on X, Report Says

The report shows that X has accepted payments for subscriptions from entities barred from doing business in the United States, a potential violation of sanctions.

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Hackers for China, Russia and Others Used OpenAI Systems, Report Says

Microsoft and OpenAI said the A.I. had helped groups with ties to China, Russia, North Korea and Iran mostly with routine tasks.

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What is a Passkey? Definition, How It Works and More

A passkey is a security measure used to grant access to a protected system. This guide explains how it works, and provides more information on its uses and benefits.

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These 32 robotics companies are hiring

There’s no such thing as a future-proof career. This is something I consider nearly any time I write about advances in generative AI. Is there a sense in which I’m contributing to the propagation of my eventual replacement? Probably! But … Continue reading

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Apple’s Vision Pro now has over 1,000 apps specifically designed for the new device

Mark Zuckerberg may be laughing off the competition in the AR/VR headset market, but Apple’s Vision Pro is gaining traction — with developers, at least. On Tuesday, Apple senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, announced on X that … Continue reading

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Real Estate Investing Goes Green With Source Agriculture’s Farmland Investment

Michael Burry, known for predicting and profiting from the 2008 crash, is a huge proponent of  farmland investing. Seeing it as one of the best-performing asset classes of the future, he’s allocated a significant portion of his wealth to it … Continue reading

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