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OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround

In today’s episode, we talk about OpenAI bringing receipts to its tussle with Musk, Monzo’s big fundraise, a big startup deal, and new climate regulations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Babylon Micro-Farms is bringing vertical farming to K-12 classes

In an e-mail exchange, Babylon Micro-Farms CEO Alexander Olesson tells me “we’ll have these in every school and apartment one day.” It’s a nice vision, and really the level of belief/commitment required to run a startup – particularly in a … Continue reading

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For Bitcoin Mines in Texas, the Honeymoon Is Over

The energy demands of bitcoin mining have sparked controversy in a state that once welcomed those companies with open arms.

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Cryptocurrencies recover after bitcoin retreats from new record

Cryptocurrencies were recovering much of the losses from the previous day’s sell-off, which came soon after bitcoin hit an all-time high.

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Informatica Claims Data Fragmentation Is Standing in the Way of APAC Generative AI

Data management has become critical to drawing value from generative AI, according to research from Informatica. Senior VP for the Asia-Pacific region Richard Scott argues cloud architecture is key.

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How to Use Norton Secure VPN (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Having a hard time getting started with Norton VPN? Learn how to use Norton Secure VPN with our in-depth tutorial.

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k-ID launches a solution that helps game developers comply with ever-changing child safety regulations

Making a video game successful is already hard. Doing so while complying with the growing number of child safety laws and regulations around the world is an almost insurmountable task. A new technology company called k-ID aims to make this … Continue reading

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Binance made crypto perfume in a baffling attempt to woo women

What does crypto smell like? Ozone, salt and moss, according to Binance’s new fragrance, “CRYPTO.” Binance is the largest crypto exchange in the world by volume, but the company is facing serious challenges. The company and its co-founder, Changpeng Zhao, … Continue reading

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The Dark Side of Open Source AI Image Generators

Open source tools allow anyone to make AI art. They have also been used to produce nonconsensual deepfake porn.

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Microsoft engineer warns company’s AI tool creates violent, sexual images, ignores copyrights

Shane Jones, who’s worked at Microsoft for six years, has found a plethora of disturbing images that are being created by the company’s Copilot Designer tool.

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