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AI Is Spreading Old Stereotypes to New Languages and Cultures
Margaret Mitchell, an AI ethics researcher at Hugging Face, tells WIRED about a new dataset designed to test AI models for bias in multiple languages.
PayPal introduces 3.7% yield on stablecoin balances to boost payments activity
PayPal and Venmo users will soon be able to earn yield on their stablecoin holdings, the company said Wednesday.
Meta makes ads on Threads available to all eligible advertisers
Meta said that all “eligible advertisers globally” will be able to run ads on Threads after initial January testing with a few U.S. and Japanese companies.
Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing
Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, had 350 million monthly active users around the globe as of March, according to internal data revealed in Google’s ongoing antitrust suit. The Information first reported the stat. Usage of Google’s AI offerings has exploded in … Continue reading
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Bring a +1 to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save 50% on their ticket through May 4
You’re not the only one thinking about where AI is headed. So why come alone? From now through May 4, buy your Early Bird ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save up to $210—plus get 50% off a second ticket … Continue reading
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5 quotes: Elon Musk on robotaxi timeline, Optimus robots, tariffs, energy and Tesla’s future
Elon Musk said the future of the EV maker is autonomous cars and vast numbers of autonomous humanoid robots.
Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings
Tesla shares popped 5% after CEO Elon Musk suggested that he will spend more time at the company and tariff optimism lifted broader investor sentiment.
At Meta’s Antitrust Trial, a Bygone Internet Era Comes Back to Life
In the landmark antitrust case, tech executives have harked back to a Silicon Valley age when social apps like Facebook, Path, Orkut and Google Plus boomed.
EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law
The European Commission said the Silicon Valley companies violated the Digital Markets Act, a law meant to crimp the power of the largest tech firms.
Time-Saving New iPhone and Android Features You Might Have Missed
From photo timers to music identifiers, here are a few new iPhone and Android tools to make your life easier.